The Letter from Briarton Park

The Houses of Yorkshire Series, Book 1

By: Sarah E. Ladd

Narrated by: Jude Mason

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

In Regency England, one letter will alter a young woman’s fate when it summons her to Briarton Park—an ancient estate that holds the secrets of her past and the keys to her future.

Cassandra Hale grew up knowing little about her parentage, and she had made peace with the fact that she never would. But her world shifts when a shocking deathbed confession reveals a two-year-old letter from Mr. Clark, the master of Briarton Park, with hints to her family’s identity. Stung by betrayal, Cassandra travels to the village of Anston only to learn Mr. Clark has since passed away.

James Warrington is a widower and the new master of Briarton Park, where he lives with his two young daughters, his sister, and his mother-in-law. When Cassandra appears at his doorstep with a letter from the previous owner and then proceeds to assist his family in an unexpected way, he is honor bound to help uncover the answers she seeks.

The more time Cassandra spends in Anston, the more she begins to suspect not everything—or everyone—is as they seem. As details emerge, the danger surrounding her intensifies. Using wit and intuition, she must navigate the treacherous landscapes between truth and rumor and between loyalty and deception if she is to uncover the realities of her past and find the place her heart can finally call home.

Sarah Ladd’s latest Regency romance, first in the new Houses of Yorkshire series, combines mystery and intrigue with the best of historical storytelling.

Praise for The Letter from Briarton Park:

“The swoon-worthy romance of Jane Austen meets the suspense of Charlotte Bronte in Sarah Ladd's enthralling The Letter from Briarton Park. As Cassandra navigates the mystery of her own life, it is absolutely clear that family—either of blood or heart—are where she, and we, ultimately find our home.” —Joy Callaway, international bestselling author of The Fifth Avenue Artists Society and The Greenbrier Resort

• Sweet Regency romance with mystery elements
• The first book in the Houses of Yorkshire series, but can be listened to in any order
• Book length: approximately 91,000 words

©2022 Sarah E. Ladd (P)2022 Thomas Nelson

Comforting, romantic, surprising

I’ve been in a listening rut with books on audible and found this book and enjoyed every minute of it. I listened to it consecutively for three days and it brought me back into loving listening to books. The story is predictable, but I find that comforting. I enjoyed the characters and the audio book narration.

Best read in along time

Narrator was good I n enjoyed the book a lot. Would recommend to all enjoys a little mystery with their romance.

Really enjoyed!

I really enjoyed this book. The mystery was intriguing, the characters drew you in, and the writing was well done. The only reason for my not giving it 5 stars was that I would have liked to have seen more at the end.

Pick up this book. You won’t be disappointed!

a simple, sweet read

nothing too deep or memorable here, but a pleasant enough distraction...a light, period romance

The Right Wins Right

Before the Vicar was revealed, I certainly did NOT like him! As said, "Good riddance!"

Great Story, Perfectly Suited for Fall Evenings

Firstly, the narration is superb. Ms. Mason (the narrator) did an excellent job. And if you're an audio book fan you know poor narration can really sink a story. Thankfully this is not the case in Letter to Briarton Park.
Secondly, kudos to the author for making a realistic heroine, warts and all. Cassandra has a past, a past I believe at times makes her apprehensive and suspicious of others. Even when such individuals show no evidence of harm towards her. And that's what makes her a realistic heroine because we've all been stung by someone in our past, making it challenging for future personal relationships.
And lastly our hero Mr. Warrington is everything most women want in a man. Let's just say whenever I come across the aroma of sandalwood, wood smoke, and horses I'll think of him. Please enjoy this book.

Good storytelling

Perhaps predictable, still enjoyable. An easy read when happy endings are needed. Would recommend to readers looking for a clean read, delightful story… as I was.

Enjoyable read

I enjoyed this book. I cared about the main characters. This book kept my interest and I listened in less than two days.

easy listen

enjoyable enough, a mix between drama, romance and a bit of mystery

excellent voice performance

Felt bored

The narrator did a good job, but the story just felt kind of boring to me.