Book Synopsis:
The sixth novel in a stunning series set in eighteenth-century Cornwall, perfect for fans of Bridgerton
Cornwall, 1800.
Imprisoned on false pretences, Madeleine Pelligrew, former mistress of Pendenning Hall, has spent the last 14 years shuttled between increasingly destitute and decrepit mad houses. When a strange man appears out of the blue to release her, she can’t quite believe that her freedom comes without a price. Hiding her identity, Madeleine determines to discover the truth about what happened all those years ago.
Unsure who to trust and alone in the world, Madeleine strikes a tentative friendship with a French prisoner on parole, Captain Pierre de la Croix. But as she learns more about the reasons behind her imprisonment, and about those who schemed to hide her away for so long, she starts to wonder if Pierre is in fact the man he says he is. As Madeleine’s past collides with her present, can she find the strength to follow her heart, no matter the personal cost?
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My Review:
The Cornish Captive is a heartwarming, romantic and absorbing read that I really enjoyed.
Firstly the author has obviously done her research and I loved all the rich historical detail in this book. I hadn’t read much about the French Revolution so I found it really interesting to learn more about that period. I also have a fascination about asylums so it was interesting, though poignant, to learn more about Madeline’s experiences there. I thought the author does a great job of describing Madeline’s feelings on her release from the asylum being a mixture of relief but also being overwhelmed my things.
The story is fairly fast paced and there always seemed to be something happening to keep me reading. Madeline’s relationship with Pierre was very interesting and helped keep me on my toes as I wasn’t sure whether to trust him. There was some lovely heartwarming moments of kindness and community spirit that was lovely to read about.
This is the sixth book in the series which I didn’t realise when I started reading. Whilst it can be read as a standalone I feel the reader would understand more about the backstory to the characters. I’d definitely like to read more of the series in future.
Huge thanks Rachel from Rachel’s Random Resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Corvus for my copy of this book via netgalley.
About The Author:
Nicola Pryce trained as a nurse at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London. She has always loved literature and completed an Open University degree in Humanities. She is a qualified adult literacy support volunteer and lives with her husband in the Blackdown Hills in Somerset. Together they sail the south coast of Cornwall in search of adventure.
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