A Stranger's Secret by Laurie Alice Eakes

Set in the early 1800s on an English seacoast, Laurie Alice Eakes’ novel, A Stranger’s Secret, is a fascinating historical romance. The heroine, Morwenna, is a young widow trying to maintain a crumbling homestead to provide an inheritance for her baby son. When she finds a nearly drowned strange man washed up on her shore, she must nurse him to life, especially when she sees a medallion on his neck containing her own family crest.  The sudden disappearance of the medallion causes great suspicion. Then, a move to Morwenna’s wealthy and influential grandparents’ estate, where David Chastain can be more properly cared for, leads to further mystery especially when someone tries to poison David. In spite of two other potential suitors, family intrigue and near-death experiences, Morwenna and David’s love for each other grows. As I read this compelling novel, I tried to identify the villain; however, the twists and turns lead to a surprising conclusion that is worth waiting for.  In a Stranger’s Secret, the author has created a Gothic-era tale of mystery and a sweet love story.  I highly recommend this novel. . I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher, but I was not required to write a positive review and the words expressed here are my own.