From Amazon Bestselling author Ruth Saberton comes THE ISLAND LEGACY – a story of love, betrayal and family secrets – set in beautiful Cornwall. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Rosamunde Pilcher and Poldark.Ness Penwellyn always struggled to feel settled and now her life has taken an unexpected turn; she is the heir to the ancestral family home in England. Ness exchanges her American life for … American life for a castle set on a Cornish island and swaps solitude for newly discovered relatives – some more pleased to learn of her existence than others.
Inheriting vast debts alongside the castle, it isn’t long before Ness encounters property developer, Max Reynard. Wealthy and wickedly handsome, Max is accustomed to getting his own way. His assumption she’ll sell to him only makes Ness more determined to find the strength to go it alone – even as bitter cousins plot and circumstances spiral out of control.
Before long Ness and Max are locked in a battle of wills as the castle’s past and present collide in the fight to preserve its future. Soon Ness must decide who she can trust with both the island legacy and her heart…
THE ISLAND LEGACY is captivating blend of romance, mystery and courage played out against the breath taking beauty of Cornwall’s dramatic coastline.
“The new Poldark” Cornish Guardian
“Compulsive Read” Closer magazine
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This book was easy to read but the writer did a great job of developing the characters and story. There is a twist that I had not seen, which was not predictable.
Very well written with well developed characters.
I lived this book, one of the best I have read and highly recommend it.
I love her books. I haven’t read one of the that I didn’t like.
I read this on a rainy day. We lived in England for 3 years so it was entertaining to read about the island
Was a very unique story. Loved the main characters gumption. The writer described the scenery so wonderfully, you felt like you were there.
With most happily ever after books, the ending is mostly predictable. The characters in this story were well defined people that the author made likable and engaging.
Haven’t finished it yet but I am loving it so far!
Predictable but entertaining. Easy read especially if you read on the bus or train!
A fun read. Wonderful descriptions of Cornwall. An eclectic group of characters.
Liked it tremendously
Loved it!
I’ve been recovering from surgery and this was a perfect healer. It certainly entertained and kept me excited about the next page. I definitely look forward to reading more from this new author to me…Ruth Saberton
What a great book this was! Hard to put it down!
Family mystery, stories within each character.
I loved this beautifuuly written book Stayed up to 5:30 a.m.reading it. Could not put it down
I enjoyed this book. No sex, which I think is great! Just love and romance and a very, very entertaining plot!
An engaging contemporary romance with well drawn characters and a thread of mystery.
Ruth Saberton, I love your writing. The Island Legacy was amazing, hard to put down. A wonderful story can be written without foul language. God Bless you, Ruth.
The Island Legacy – A well written, funny, dramatic and intriguing story that spanns the decades, past to present. The island is an interesting, intriguing character in its own right; but the other characters are interesting, fun or not, and have much going for and against them. Multiple stories are involved in the telling of island’s legacy and what its future will be rides heavily on one character’s shoulders. Many love the island and in their own way leave a legacy. Heartwarming and suspenseful, it’s a wonderful story second only to The Letter by the same author. 5*
The Letter : Heartbreaking. Heartwarming.
The Letter – What a wonderful story; written similar to the manner of Rosamunde and Maeve! I loved the way Neil was always there, yet, in Cornwall, there are no memories to interfere with Chloe’s grief. This is a well written, mesmerizing story with interesting, believable characters that grow as the story progresses. The story telling flows along, keeping the reader locked in the pages. The emotions run the gamut from grief to excitement to happiness to horror, among others.
The mystery about Kit and the daisy add to the intrigue of The Letter. This the main love story tears the heart out of the reader. While Chloe and Neil and Matt are important parts of The Letter, Daisy and Kit are the heart and soul of this story.
World War I was the beginning of modern warfare and even as primitive as the weapons were, compared to today’s arsenal, the damage done to the soldiers and their families was horrific. The trenches and the mustard gas destroyed so much of that generation. The author does a great job describing the parts of The Great War that affected the characters. I’ve enjoyed all the books I’ve read so far by this author and hope to read more of her future intriguing and mesmerizing stories. She does not disappoint the reader. 5*