chrissireads's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book, easy to read and good gripping story.
bibliobethreads's review against another edition
I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did but I found it highly entertaining and really warmed to the characters, particularly in deciphering who was a goodie and who was a baddie!
stelladafloresta's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
slimbay's review against another edition
5.0
I can't say this is fine literature, but I'm enjoying these Madeleine Brents so much I would probably give them 4.5's if I could. The premise of all of them is perfectly ridiculous but the heroines are likable, settings realistic, plots suspenseful, romances piquant.
aharey's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I absolutely adore this story. Madeleine Brent has been one of my favorite authors since I was a teenager and Tregaron's Daughter is one of the reasons why.
This is the story of brave Cadi Tregaron, raised by her fisherman father, who saves a wealthy Englishman from dying at sea. When her father dies, the man takes her into his family as an adopted daughter of sorts. There she discovers more about her grandmother than she ever knew.
The story is well-plotted and the characters have depth. I highly recommend this novel!
This is the story of brave Cadi Tregaron, raised by her fisherman father, who saves a wealthy Englishman from dying at sea. When her father dies, the man takes her into his family as an adopted daughter of sorts. There she discovers more about her grandmother than she ever knew.
The story is well-plotted and the characters have depth. I highly recommend this novel!
rainnbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Loved Cadi so much.What a wonderful heroine she is. Steady & calm, unruffled and wise!! Loved how the author leaves it to the end to decipher the actual character of Lucian. Mr. Morton is a gem, and what a delight to read about Sarah's growth from a silly to an insightful girl!
bibliophiliadk's review against another edition
4.0
Very entertaining and captivating book. The mystery surrounding the main character, Cadi, and her grandmother is well thought out, and even though it was obvious, who was the bad guy in this plot, the writing made you doubt the obvious every step of the way. Very clever and quite good. I don't think this is the last Madeleine Brent book I'm going to read.
smcleish's review against another edition
4.0
Gothic romance set in the early twentieth century. Heavily indebted to [b:Northanger Abbey|50398|Northanger Abbey|Jane Austen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388201718s/50398.jpg|4039699] and the like, but very well read if you like that kind of thing.
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