Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Governess of Penwythe Hall | 2019 | Sarah E. Ladd | Buy |
| 2 | The Thief of Lanwyn Manor | 2020 | Sarah E. Ladd | Buy |
| 3 | The Light at Wyndcliff | 2020 | Sarah E. Ladd | Buy |
The Cornwall series by Sarah E. Ladd consists of three novels set on the Cornish coast during the Regency period: The Governess of Penwythe Hall (2019), The Thief of Lanwyn Manor (2020), and The Light at Wyndcliff (2020). Each book centers on a woman in a precarious or dangerous position — a governess, a woman facing financial ruin, a woman caught up in smuggling intrigue — who finds strength, faith, and love against the atmospheric backdrop of Cornwall’s rugged landscape.
The series sits within Ladd’s established style of Christian historical romance: faith is woven into the characters’ motivations and decisions without overwhelming the plot, and the historical setting is carefully researched. The Cornish setting distinguishes this series from her Yorkshire and Surrey work, giving the books a wilder and more isolated atmosphere. All three can be read independently, though the world-building has more depth when read in order.