The Heiress of Winterwood Review

A couple of days ago, I read The Heiress of Winterwood. I read it in one day. I was interested in the book because I read one book from the author and I was sure I would like the rest of her books. The first book I read from Sarah Ladd was, A Lady at Willowgrove Hall. I would give the book, The Heiress of Winterwood, a four star. This book is part of the Whispers on the Moor series and is the first book of the series.

The book is about a girl named Amelia Barret, she is an heiress to an estate but she has no legal rights to the estate . The story takes place in Darbury, England in 1814. The book starts with Amelia taking care of her friend, Katherine. Before Katherine dies, she gives a letter she written to her husband to Amelia, and asked Amelia to take care of her daughter, Lucy. I think Katherine died of maternal death or childbirth. Eleven months later, Amelia comes up with a plan to care for Lucy. Her plan is to propose to Captain Graham Sterling when he returns to Eastmore Hall. She thinks Captain Sterling will accept the proposal, marry her, and then he will go back to the navy. She tells her cousin, Helena of her plan and her cousin thinks it is stupid. Helena said that if she goes through with the plan, she will lose everything she has like her to-be husband, her wealth, her reputation, and her prospects. Helena tries to reason with Amelia but she doesn't budge. Amelia then does question her plan but then comes to the conclusion that it is the best thing to do. Amelia is engaged to a man named Edward Littleton. Amelia likes Mr. Littleton because of his dashing looks and passionate nature. Mr Littleton will not allow Lucy to stay at Winterwood Moor once they get married. Because he will not allow Lucy to stay after their marriage, Amelia wants to marry Captain Sterling. Amelia thought she loved Mr. Littleton but she finds out she doesn't love him as much as she thought. She overheard him say something to her uncle. Mr. Littleton cares more about the estate and the money than Amelia.

Ending: Mr Little enraged with Amelia because she broke their engagement, takes the girl, Lucy away from Amelia. A letter given to Captain Sterling says that he will give Lucy back for a ransom and he could only go alone. Amelia wants to come along and he lets her. I think later she is also taken away later. She finds out her cousin, Helena is pregnant with a child. Mr. Littleton was having an affair with Helena. Captain Sterling and his brother, William Sterling find where Mr. Littleton is and rescues Lucy, Amelia, and Helena. I believe Mr. Littleton was going to ship them all away somewhere.


The book isn't exactly what I expected. The book is mainly about Amelia trying to save and protect Lucy. Along the way, she falls in love with Captain Sterling, the father of Lucy. None the less, I still enjoyed this book! I loved it even though it was not what I expected.