The Bird of Bedford Manor by Michelle Griep

 

Bedfordshire, England, 1820: Ruined by the sins of her father, Juliet Finch is cast into a life of self-reliance. Survival is a harsh taskmaster, but she is a quick learner and excels at tracking and snaring wild game to feed herself. Juliet embraces her new identity until the day Henry Russell catches her poaching on his land—a crime punishable by death. Henry, however, has other offenses on his mind: namely, the troublesome stalker who’s making a misery of his sister’s life. To try to put a stop to her torment, Henry charges Juliet with tracking the elusive villain so he can be brought to justice. Using her skills, Juliet hunts down the rogue. . .but may just become the prey herself.

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About The Author

I hear voices. Loud. Incessant. And very real. Which basically gives me two options: choke back massive amounts of Prozac or write fiction. I've been writing since I discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. I seek to glorify God in all that I write--except for that graffiti phase I went through as teenager.

 

My Review

 This story is set in the 1820's England. We are at the Russell estate, which Henry is in charge of while his father is in Italy.
Then there is Juliet Finch, whom because of her father's choices is living with her Aunt. Life is hard, and she is poaching on the Russell estate, she is good at what she does, she reads the signs and sets the snares.
Unfortunately, she is caught, but Henry, and all I could think of was her poor Aunt, whom would take care of her. Poaching is punishable by death, but things at the estate are not as they appear, and there has been someone tormenting and threatening his sister. Can Juliet be his answer?
Wow, what journey we begin to find the culprit, and yes, I guessed right, but the author threw in some others to make me second guess my choice.
I really enjoyed this read, with the twists and turns, and throw in some sweet romance, and faith.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.