Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor

A Novel

By: Melanie Dobson

Narrated by: Nancy Peterson

When Heather Toulson returns to her parents’ cottage in the English countryside, she uncovers long-hidden secrets about her family history and stumbles onto the truth about a 60-year-old murder.

Libby, a free spirit who can’t be tamed by her parents, finds solace with her neighbor Oliver, the son of Lord Croft of Ladenbrooke Manor. Libby finds herself pregnant and alone, when her father kicks her out and Oliver mysteriously drowns in a nearby river. Though theories spread across the English countryside, no one is ever held responsible for Oliver’s death.

Sixty years later, Heather Toulson, returning to her family’s cottage in the shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor, is filled with mixed emotions. She’s mourning her father’s passing but can’t let go of the anger and resentment over their strained relationship. Adding to her confusion, Heather has an uneasy reunion with her first love, all while sorting through her family’s belongings left behind in the cottage.

What she uncovers will change everything she thought she knew about her family’s history.

Award-winning author Melanie Dobson seamlessly weaves the past and present together, fluidly unraveling the decades-old mystery and reveals how the characters are connected in shocking ways. Set in a charming world of thatched cottages, lush gardens, and lovely summer evenings, this romantic and historical mystery brings to light the secrets and heartaches that have divided a family for generations.

©2015 Melanie Dobson (P)2020 Two Words Publishing LLC

Favorite author!

Wonderfully written story with some surprises. I loved Libby and I knew what she was about. Loved her innocence.

amazing

I loved everything and the ending was nit what I thought...
I also love how it is different in so many ways

Absolutely loved it !!!

This is a very special book. Rarely do I have watery eyes when I listen to audio books, but this one did it to me. So beautiful, sensitive and intelligent along with a wonderful story full of love, heartbreak and even suspense.
The narration was excellent.
I strongly recommend this book to anyone who understands that every human being is born different and special.

Well Written but Traumatic

As usual, Dobson’s storytelling is a carefully woven work of word-art. For me, however, this one evokes too much grief.

a good one

A time slip historical romance covering four generations in rural England pretty much sums up this book.

This will be the 39th rating of this book which I find surprising as it's a good listen. I enjoyed it and others will as well. It brought tears to my eyes........

Enjoyable!

Nancy Peterson did a wonderful job narrating this touching story with a clear voice. She definitely keeps my interest by reflecting the mood of the story. Her character voices are distinct by not distracting. Melanie Dobson has written a powerful and moving story with likable characters. I was given a copy of this audio book by the publisher. All opinions are my own.

Poignant Story of Redemption

It’s amazing how things change yet stay the same over generations. It takes someone brave and thoughtful to break the cycle.

I had tears through many parts of the story. The Author evokes so many emotions through perspectives and insights. I’ve read the majority of the her works a d just can nit get enough!

loved it!

A poignant story of the power of lies, communication and forgiveness. The beauty of all God's children, is everyone has gifts to share.

Addictive

Loved the book, story, reader. I finished it in two days and usually only like true stories anymore. But this was one fiction I enjoyed thoroughly!

Could not stop listening

A wonderful story about love and forgiveness! And what God does for us in his grace.