"A Castaway in Cornwall" by Julie Klassen

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Laura Callaway is a keeper of treasures. She loves combing the beaches for things that wash ashore from one of the many shipwrecks off the Cornish coast. If there are identifying marks, Laura does her best to track down family members and return the trinkets or mementos. She never expected that the next treasure she would bring home would be a man.

As she aids Alexander Lucas's recovery, she begins to suspect he isn't everything he presents himself to be. When a rogue Frenchman turns up with an interest in Mr. Lucas, Laura must decide who is telling the truth—and which is the spy working against her country.

Alexander has seen a lot of loss in his life. His time in Cornwall allows him to think about what is most important, and what he will do to make things right with his family.

I enjoyed this Regency novel. Fans of Poldark will recognize the names of places in this story, as well as the unique phrasing of the Cornish accent. Tons of research went into making these scenes come to life—so many details slipping in smooth as butter. I'd recommend this to all fans of historical romance, especially if you enjoy stories set in Cornwall.

I received my copy of the book from the author. All thoughts in this review are my own.