Thursday, July 23, 2015

Review - The Curiosity Keeper



The Curiosity Keeper
by Sarah E. Ladd
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date: July 7, 2005
ISBN: 978-0718011789
Pages: 352
Buy Link: http://bit.ly/1CGUeKn
Blog Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/author/sladd

Review:

You might recall me reviewing The Whispers On The Moors Trilogy on here awhile back by Sarah E. Ladd. Well, the author has released her newest work - The Curiosity Keeper, the first book in A Treasures of Surrey series.


Set in London England in 1812, The Curiosity Keeper centers on Camille Iverness, a young woman who has helped her father run the Iverness Curiosity Shop ever since her mother abandoned them. This isn't your typical shop as it carries unusual items. Her father has gotten himself into some trouble by cheating a few of his loyal customers.

Jonathan Gilchrist only wanted to have a simple life working as a village apothecary, but that all changed when his brother died and left him to the Kettering Hall. Most people would be thrilled to inherit an estate, but his late father's actions have left him a tough situation, which leads him to seek out the sale of a priceless ruby called the Bevoy. 

After Sarah is injured when an intruder breaks into the store, she soon crosses path with Jonathan, forever changing her life and his as well.

The book's cover art feels like something that would come straight out of a Charles Dickens' novel, which instantly caught my interests. Now this isn't your typical historical romance as the author, Sarah E. Ladd, has cleverly pieced together a fabulous mystery with twists and turns around corner (or chapter). Overall, The Curiosity Keeper iss a fast-paced delight to read and I recommend it to others.


*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy  in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.



About the Author:

Sarah E. Ladd received the 2011 Genesis Award in historical romance for The Heiress of Winterwood. She is a graduate of Ball State University and has more than ten years of marketing experience. Sarah lives in Indiana with her amazing husband, sweet daughter, and spunky Golden Retriever.

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