The Headmistress of Rosemere

By: Sarah E. Ladd

Narrated by: Henrietta Meire

In Regency England, the same time period as Bridgerton and Poldark, Patience Creighton has devoted her life to running her father’s boarding school. But when the enigmatic master of the estate appears at her door, battered and unconscious, the young headmistress suddenly finds her livelihood—and her heart—in the hands of one dangerously handsome gentleman.

At twenty-five, Patience Creighton is already a spinster. The busy headmistress of Rosemere always expected a dashing man to sweep her off her feet and take her away . . . but that man never came. And since her father’s death, keeping the school running and her mother happy has been plenty to keep her occupied.

William Sterling dallied his way into financial trouble and mortal danger. When he is assaulted by his creditors’ henchmen on the road home from a tavern, he guides his horse to the doorstep of his tenant, the Rosemere School for Young Ladies. After being tended to by Patience, the wounded William rides off into the dawn—but makes a point to learn more about the lovely headmistress.

As he spends more time at Rosemere, something delicate begins to develop between William and Patience. But that will not deter William’s creditors. With little money to repay his debts, and less for the upkeep of his estate, it becomes clear that sacrificing Rosemere may be the only way to preserve his legacy. But it may also cost him his happiness.

• Book Two of the Whispers on the Moor series. Books do not need to be read in order.
  • Book One: The Heiress of Winterwood
  • Book Two: The Headmistress of Rosemere
  • Book Three: A Lady at Willowgrove Hall
• Book length: approximately 85,000 words
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs
• Chaste, kissing-only Regency romance

Good story, another HORRIBLE narrator.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Incredibly monotone and boring, like Ben Stein, and it made the book/story boring. I actually sped it up just to get through it. She really isn't a "narrator", but rather is just a common reader. Was she reading while asleep???

Any additional comments?

Liked the mystery, but could barely get through the story w/o falling asleep or getting distracted with other activities because of the deep constant drone, lack of excitement, and even lack of normal feeling of the reader. Good grief, the first two books in the series had horrible narration, is the third one going to be the same??? I'm seriously regretting spending my credits on these.

Another Great Book

I continue to enjoy Sarah’s writing. I love the plot, the intrigue, the spiritual foundation and of course the realistic love story.

I also enjoy Henrietta Meire’s reading of the book. I truly felt like I was actually watching the story; well done!!

Looking forward to more....

Merry CHRISTmas to all!
JAMs

Sweet

This was a Very good read. It had plenty of drama and characters. I actually liked the Narrator and the ending was sweet.

Loved IT!

What did you love best about The Headmistress of Rosemere?

Really pulled me into the storyline from the beginning. Kept my attention. Loved the narrator. She was the perfect one to read aloud.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Loved the main character, Patience. She was incredibly believable and a women of integrity.

Bronte and Austen Fans Will be Thrilled!

Audio narration: I purchased the CD audiobook version first. The narrator has a somewhat depressed sounding voice and speaks slowly. Too slowly. So I came over to Audible.com and downloaded this version and set the narration speed at 1.5 which worked out great on my Kindle. Much better narration than performed by the narrator for Sarah's first novel's. Still wish they could have gotten someone who didn't make the story sound like such a tragedy, because it wasn't. This was an inspirational fiction and a narrator with some hope in her voice would have been better.

Story: This is like a cross between a Jane Austen and a Charlotte Bronte story and won't disappoint those fans! A great listen, lovely story, sweet and well developed cast of characters, lots of tension, and little Emma steals the story! This is only the second book Sarah has written and she's already grown so much as a writer. She delivers a wonderful HEA that will leave readers emotionally satisfied. Brava, Sarah!