Handsome, wealthy, and well-born, Jonas Tallent has everything a gentleman needs to enjoy London society to the fullest - and he has. He's played cards until dawn, flirted with eligible young ladies, and made love to some ineligible ones. But now he's restless, bored with the mindless frivolity and careless pleasure, so its with a sense of relief that he takes up the reins of his family's estate in rural Devon. His most pressing need is to hire a new manager for the inn--the center of village life. Such a small task, yet he discovers few decent applicants are willing to live in a quiet country backwater. Then genteel but impoverished Miss Emily Beauregard applies for the position. Jonas's initial response is an emphatic "no!" Ladies, especially one as attractive as Emily, belong in the ballroom or the bedroom, not running an inn. But with no alternatives, he grudgingly allows Emily to try, and she rapidly proves herself worthy, resurrecting the inn with tact and skill. But Em has a secret. Its not only the need to provide for herself and her orphaned siblings that has brought her to Devon. She's surreptitiously searching for a family treasure hidden in the village, the only clues to its location a cryptic rhyme handed down through the generations. Emily is determined to solve the puzzle, find the treasure and reinstate her family to its rightful place in society. Yet Em hasn't bargained on Jonas. His experience is temptation, his attentions irresistible, and he's determined to aid her in her quest. He eventually persuades her to trust him, and together they unravel the clues . But someone else is watching, waiting, and once the family legacy is unearthed, the villain strikes, threatening Em, her family, and the love she and Jonas have discovered in each others' arms.
ISBN:2147483647
Author:Stephanie Laurens
Jeff –
This is storytelling in its finest. Easy to read and enjoy, straight to the point. Highlights the weighty issues in the society like girl-child education and early marriages in the simplest terms possible. It feels like the author is talking to you directly. A beautiful piece of work.
Wallace –
Simple language,sharp edgy suspense with a touch of realism in every day’s life.The dynamic reader will appreciate the quick writing style in this book too.
I loved it.
You didn’t do the watchman at the children’s home justice though. The description had me on the floor.
Ami is an inspiration to the modern girl, chasing her dreams and remaining humble,submitted.
Kwame is an Alpha male. Handled it with finesse.
Looking forward to the next one.
Thankyou.
Timothy Mwenda –
A great read, thought-provoking, and intriguing. Cheerful moments reading from such African contexts from an African writer.
Timothy Mwenda –
A gifted African writer there! The Dawn of Fortune is thought-provoking and captivating as well. Immense the read.
Gathoni Thuku –
I loved the plot twists in the story. It got me engaged and entertained to the days of being a young girl with crushes 😅. Good job girl! Keep writing
Alexandria Majalla –
If you are looking to sunbathe at the beach and pleasantly kill two hours; grab a copy of Dawn of Fortune. Ami and Kwame’s story will tug at your heart strings.
Loise Wambui Muthoga –
Dawn of Fortune is surely the best book I have read so far. Such a beautiful and captivating story which assures that true love exists. And also which give women the power to fight for and follow their dreams. Wanjiru M Thuku you are not only a great writer but the best of our times. We are waiting for Dawn of Fortune part 2. Kudos!
Danshotit –
This is a great piece of art , as an animator too If by any chance possible it can as well be adapted into a feature film / animation. 👌
#ChinkuTravels –
Having got my copy from the author And had it signed, I jumped into reading it even before I got home
This is a story that makes you anxieous to open the next page and the next after. Romantic Story that goes beyond fiction and makes every word come to reality.
Am personally left in waiting of a series of books where I need to know the final story or it will be a sequel of suspense and romantic tension………
Am getting my friends to buying copies each they need to read and enjoy this too
Ngunju –
A friend gave me this book to read as a challenge. Honestly it’s intriguing and captures you and want to know what next, the ending left me with suspense looking forward to a sequel. Kudos to the writer.
Reuben –
What a beautiful book, reading it you get to relate Ami’s story with real life stories of women,
This book is a good reflection of what we sometimes happen to experience in our lives,
You need it, get it
Loise Muthoga –
The best book I have read in years.
Ngamau Kariuki –
Dawn of fortune gives us a girl who dares to dream, bold n courageous enough to choose her own path Ami can’t settle for an early marriage her drive and dedication sees her becoming a gynaecologist
Plotting and choice of Character was just awesome in every sentence you could relate to the events
Dawn of Fortune it’s a book that will ensure you are glued to it till the last page The author ensures on the love pages you not only read but you feel the love vibe in the book
I deeply crave for a part two of the book to get the life of Kwame n Ami thereafter n will they also get a chance to meet Serwa who brought them together???I’m left in suspense
The book stands no comparison it was just the best
Brendah Nyaguthii –
One of the books you pause for a minute and come back hurriedly to continue. A very well written novel. I hope to read more books written by wanjiru Thuku! Kudos!
Evah Wamugi –
Am not an avid reader as books tend to get me tired however on this book it’s quite captivating, an eye opener and a repeat read.
Can’t wait for a new book to be launched. Well done Wanjiru Thuku, you are nothing but an amazing author
Chris Wafula –
Lovely. One of those that makes one to put aside everything to just concentrate. Well thought out, well written and the beauty of romance well expressed. Kudos to Purity for this romantic masterpiece.
Kiragu James –
This is a very nice love story. One can’t afford to stop reading it. It is just as drops of honey from the beehive.
Kiragu James –
This is a nice love story. I compare it to drops of honey from the beehive. It has taken me only 2days to finish it. Grasp a copy and enjoy the love journey of Ami. You can’t stop reading it.
Kinyanjui Kinyanjui –
A story, beautifully told. We want a sequel! Haki yetu! Haki yetu! Haki yetu!
Joyce wanjohi –
Wow nice book ,has a lot of information one cannot miss a chance to read atleast a chapter .In a matatu one cannot afford to waste time ihave to read a chapter and it’s not enough.Very interesting
Carson Kanyi –
Captivating!!…so hard to put the book down!just love it
Nyawira Gachahi –
You have no idea what you just brought to life! I love how easy it is to relate to Ami as she goes through the motions. The story is intriguing, it’s beautiful and relatable to our daily lives.
After this read, I am positive of two things:
One, I have just met the newest, finest African Author.
Two, avid reader or not, this is a well written, fast and easy read.
Judy Wangui –
It’s an intriguing story, I can read it again and again there is no boring chapter.
Caroline Gachahi –
It’s the flow,romance and the intensity of emotions. By the end of my read I wanted more….still do.
Caroline Gachahi –
For me, it was the flow and how relatable the book is across various age groups. With a tight schedule, trust me I always created time to read a chapter and at the end, I wanted more…. I still do.
Keshi –
Form the very first page, this book held me hostage. Couldn’t put it down until I was done. Beautifully written!!!!
Stella –
One of the best African books I have read so far, for romantic fanatics who love a touch of mystery and suspense, this should be in your library.
Damaris –
Quite a good read, intriguing and romantic. It kept me glued on the pages, I couldn’t put it down the suspense comes out so well from one chapter to the next I just wanted to know what’s next and that’s how I read the book in 2 afternoons. Book well thought out!
Susan Ndegwa –
What a read.i couldn’t wait to put my baby down to sleep and continue reading.amazing love story funny and heart warming.You are able to relieve yourself off stress by reading this novel.cant wait for what you have in store for us next.
Regina K –
An amazing read right here, once you start, you cannot stop!
I love it! keeps me smiling all through a chapter….
smwlmugo –
The best romantic book ever. Make sure you have enough time reading coz when you start you you won’t get time to rest because of its sweetness. Thanks Wanjiru M Thuku for this
Charmant –
I really enjoyed the reading, one of my best
karanijosephine –
This is a book that takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions, places and events. Make sure you have no pending jobs because once you start reading, you will not put it down till you turn the last page.
Joy Moraa –
This is hands down. One of the most thrilling books I have read so far.
thuku.kariuki –
A very lovely read. Never a dull moment when reading this one.
puritymurage88 –
Intriguing, a beauty to behold, highly romantic!