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ericajayne64's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
melissasbookshelf's review
5.0
I’ve long been anticipating Poppy’s & Edmund’s story! Deborah M. Hathaway delivers a powerful second chance love story with so much emotion, depth, and well written longing. It’s one of those stories that will stay with you long after finishing. There’s some weighty subject matter in this story which the author presents in a thoughtful, insightful way. There’s also a dash of humor and lightness sprinkled throughout that balances everything beautifully. If you haven’t read one of her Cornish Regency romances, grab this one, then go back and read the others.
When Poppy was 16 years old, she fell in love with Lt. Edmund Harris. Several years later, she was old enough for Edmund to ask her to marry him, but leaving her beloved Cornwall where her family is and her dear father is buried was too much. She was hoping Edmund would come back, but year after year goes by with no sign of him. Then suddenly he’s back in Cornwall recuperating from an old injury.
Instead of the welcoming embrace she imagined, she’s met with cool formality. Poppy’s changed as well though and isn’t the carefree girl she once was. Edmund broke her heart, plunging her into a dark place she’s not wanting to revisit. But as they’re forced into each other’s presence, the familiar teasing and feelings return. What happens though when he leaves for the sea? Will he break her heart again?
Edmund’s heart was torn to pieces when Poppy chose Cornwall over him. He’s not wiling to risk his heart again. Since he was a little boy, his trust has been broken especially by his mother. Her abusive treatment of him deeply scarred him. Will he have the courage to heal from the past and make a future with Poppy, or will he return to the only safe place he’s known, the sea?
I loved Poppy & Edmund. There was so much depth and growth in their relationship. It was hard to see them so at odds at first. Both are hurting and can’t seem to let down their guard. Their relationship grows very organically with two steps forward and one step back. When they finally share their feelings, it’s powerful. The slow build up to their first kiss is well worth the wait.
Edmund’s past was absolutely tragic. His mother is awful and I felt so sorry for him and the pain he carries. Poppy’s such a sunny personality, yet her believable experience with depression reveals the depth of her character. Her fear of returning to that painful bleakness strikes a familiar chord with anyone who has experienced depression or has a loved one who’s experienced it.
The historical detail, vivid descriptions of Cornwall, heartfelt romance, the angst, longing, and endearing characters make this a must read! It can be read as a standalone, but those familiar with the series will welcome seeing familiar characters again. Poldark fans will love this! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
When Poppy was 16 years old, she fell in love with Lt. Edmund Harris. Several years later, she was old enough for Edmund to ask her to marry him, but leaving her beloved Cornwall where her family is and her dear father is buried was too much. She was hoping Edmund would come back, but year after year goes by with no sign of him. Then suddenly he’s back in Cornwall recuperating from an old injury.
Instead of the welcoming embrace she imagined, she’s met with cool formality. Poppy’s changed as well though and isn’t the carefree girl she once was. Edmund broke her heart, plunging her into a dark place she’s not wanting to revisit. But as they’re forced into each other’s presence, the familiar teasing and feelings return. What happens though when he leaves for the sea? Will he break her heart again?
Edmund’s heart was torn to pieces when Poppy chose Cornwall over him. He’s not wiling to risk his heart again. Since he was a little boy, his trust has been broken especially by his mother. Her abusive treatment of him deeply scarred him. Will he have the courage to heal from the past and make a future with Poppy, or will he return to the only safe place he’s known, the sea?
I loved Poppy & Edmund. There was so much depth and growth in their relationship. It was hard to see them so at odds at first. Both are hurting and can’t seem to let down their guard. Their relationship grows very organically with two steps forward and one step back. When they finally share their feelings, it’s powerful. The slow build up to their first kiss is well worth the wait.
Edmund’s past was absolutely tragic. His mother is awful and I felt so sorry for him and the pain he carries. Poppy’s such a sunny personality, yet her believable experience with depression reveals the depth of her character. Her fear of returning to that painful bleakness strikes a familiar chord with anyone who has experienced depression or has a loved one who’s experienced it.
The historical detail, vivid descriptions of Cornwall, heartfelt romance, the angst, longing, and endearing characters make this a must read! It can be read as a standalone, but those familiar with the series will welcome seeing familiar characters again. Poldark fans will love this! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
thebookscript's review
4.0
From the Fields of Porthlenn is a second chance sweet historical romance set on the rocky shores of Cornwall. Deborah excels at historical scene setting and characterization. I felt like this could be made into a BBC movie that I would rewatch over and over.
3 years of separation...three years of misunderstandings and longing and palpable heartache. The reconnection is authentic and not easy...but its also really sweet and full of emotional depth.
The romance is one that will steal your heart. It is a dual perspective plot so you can see how hard it is for both Poppy and Edmund and how they feel pulled in different directions but also have this internal compass pointing towards each other.
I felt a part of this hamlet. All of these characters come alive on the pages...they are so full of warmth and belonging and I loved seeing characters from the previous book. Their struggles are real and their heartaches are realistic. The ending was beautifully done and was the cherry on top. I still have a few books in this series I haven't read so I don't have to say goodbye quite yet.
I have no notes. Beautifully done. I will always read whatever Deborah writes next. Hopefully this isn't the last we have seen of Cornwall.
3 years of separation...three years of misunderstandings and longing and palpable heartache. The reconnection is authentic and not easy...but its also really sweet and full of emotional depth.
The romance is one that will steal your heart. It is a dual perspective plot so you can see how hard it is for both Poppy and Edmund and how they feel pulled in different directions but also have this internal compass pointing towards each other.
I felt a part of this hamlet. All of these characters come alive on the pages...they are so full of warmth and belonging and I loved seeing characters from the previous book. Their struggles are real and their heartaches are realistic. The ending was beautifully done and was the cherry on top. I still have a few books in this series I haven't read so I don't have to say goodbye quite yet.
I have no notes. Beautifully done. I will always read whatever Deborah writes next. Hopefully this isn't the last we have seen of Cornwall.
thecleanreadbookclub's review
5.0
This is book 5 in the Cornish Romance series by @authordeborahmhathaway and a 5 out of 5 star book for me! It’s the perfect ending to this series.
While this can be read as a stand alone, I recommend reading all of them. We’ve met, or seen glimpses, of Poppy and Edmund several times in previous books and for this one the story is so much fuller and richer if you read them all!
Poppy has the perfect amount of spice with her love-able personality. She’s the country darling. We see another side of Poppy that makes your heart go out to her. The heartbreak from the first time Poppy and Edmund say goodbye is real and raw, setting up for an amazing second chance romance that will make your heart melt!
Edmund is the perfect tease. I loved seeing a deeper side from Edmund in this one and realizing there is more than meets the eye. He has to overcome past hurts and insecurities and it felt so real. His character arc was perfectly balanced within this book.
Edmund and Poppy are meant to be and I’m so glad @authordeborahmhathaway wrote their story!
From the Fields of Porthlenn is available NOW and ready for you to read! Trust me, you’re going to want this one❤️
Thanks to the author for the copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
Content: small mentions of depression and child abuse.
While this can be read as a stand alone, I recommend reading all of them. We’ve met, or seen glimpses, of Poppy and Edmund several times in previous books and for this one the story is so much fuller and richer if you read them all!
Poppy has the perfect amount of spice with her love-able personality. She’s the country darling. We see another side of Poppy that makes your heart go out to her. The heartbreak from the first time Poppy and Edmund say goodbye is real and raw, setting up for an amazing second chance romance that will make your heart melt!
Edmund is the perfect tease. I loved seeing a deeper side from Edmund in this one and realizing there is more than meets the eye. He has to overcome past hurts and insecurities and it felt so real. His character arc was perfectly balanced within this book.
Edmund and Poppy are meant to be and I’m so glad @authordeborahmhathaway wrote their story!
From the Fields of Porthlenn is available NOW and ready for you to read! Trust me, you’re going to want this one❤️
Thanks to the author for the copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
Content: small mentions of depression and child abuse.
herliterarytravels's review
5.0
I’m hoping I can adequately express my love for this book, and the bittersweet knowledge that a favorite series has come to an end. I soaked up every minute of it & just like always was transported back to my favorite place in this world….
“You truly have not experienced a community—have not witnessed true beauty—until you’ve stepped foot in Tristwick with its hidden houses and breathtaking views.”
I want to move to this tiny fishing hamlet, and spend the rest of my days here. I’m in love, with the characters, the jutting cliffs, the sea pinks, the stormy ocean, all of it.
Oh Poppy & Edmond, how I have anticipated your story. We meet them in book 1. Poppy at the young age of 16 falls in love with the lieutenant, who is convalescing at Golowduyn after a shipwreck.
We see them again in book 4, ending on a promise that he will return for her.
Now, in book 5, it skips ahead a few years, and things have fallen apart between them.
The story that ensues is full of so much emotion and pulling, heartbreak and forgiveness. We learn that they both are harboring darkness from their past that they have to come to terms with in order to move forward.
My heart broke for them, I cheered for them. I wept with these characters, and the struggles and challenges they faced, yet never gave up. At the heart of it, Poppy and Edmond have an irreplaceable deep friendship and connection.
“You truly have not experienced a community—have not witnessed true beauty—until you’ve stepped foot in Tristwick with its hidden houses and breathtaking views.”
I want to move to this tiny fishing hamlet, and spend the rest of my days here. I’m in love, with the characters, the jutting cliffs, the sea pinks, the stormy ocean, all of it.
Oh Poppy & Edmond, how I have anticipated your story. We meet them in book 1. Poppy at the young age of 16 falls in love with the lieutenant, who is convalescing at Golowduyn after a shipwreck.
We see them again in book 4, ending on a promise that he will return for her.
Now, in book 5, it skips ahead a few years, and things have fallen apart between them.
The story that ensues is full of so much emotion and pulling, heartbreak and forgiveness. We learn that they both are harboring darkness from their past that they have to come to terms with in order to move forward.
My heart broke for them, I cheered for them. I wept with these characters, and the struggles and challenges they faced, yet never gave up. At the heart of it, Poppy and Edmond have an irreplaceable deep friendship and connection.
bookswithnopictures's review
5.0
While half of me is so happy Deborah added this book to her completed Cornwall series, the other half strongly feels like she could squeeze another six books into this beautiful landscape and world she has built. The setting and small seaside town is beautifully done.
Poppy's great love of her family and their fishing Hamlet knows no bounds. She turned down a marriage proposal that would take her away from it all. Several years later, she's hardened her heart against the only man who has tempted her to leave Tristwick. When Edmund Harris returns for a brief visit to his former captain, he attempts to avoid Poppy altogether, but she just keeps popping up.
This is a sloooooow burn romance. The build up is angsty and by the time Poppy and Edmund get to some happiness and closure, I needed something pretty epic to salvage my just-kiss-already feelings. Deborah did not disappoint.
I adore Deborah's love for Cornwall - and Poldark - that shines through in this series. Her passion for the location is something special. I'm eager to see what she creates next.
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
Poppy's great love of her family and their fishing Hamlet knows no bounds. She turned down a marriage proposal that would take her away from it all. Several years later, she's hardened her heart against the only man who has tempted her to leave Tristwick. When Edmund Harris returns for a brief visit to his former captain, he attempts to avoid Poppy altogether, but she just keeps popping up.
This is a sloooooow burn romance. The build up is angsty and by the time Poppy and Edmund get to some happiness and closure, I needed something pretty epic to salvage my just-kiss-already feelings. Deborah did not disappoint.
I adore Deborah's love for Cornwall - and Poldark - that shines through in this series. Her passion for the location is something special. I'm eager to see what she creates next.
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
goodeyreads's review
slow-paced
4.0
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I love the way Hathaway crafts romance books. They feel so romantic and the setting is always perfect and I love being whisked away to the shores of Cornwall.
This second chance romance was incredibly tender. I loved watching Edmund and Poppy reconnect and explore what happened in the past and how they could make progress for the future they both sought. There’s a whole spectrum of emotions that I felt wanting these two to kiss and make-up already (and don’t worry, that kiss scene is fire).
I adored all of the surrounding cast (well, most of them, IYKYK) and appreciate that everyone plays apart in the story. It’s a slow build plot that is enchanting and moving. I love that Edmund and Poppy found a way to be together. To communicate and love each other with everything they had.
I can’t wait to read more of Hathaway’s books. She’s one of my top go-to’s for historical romances.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: low
- Trigger/Content Warnings: physical and emotional child abuse (recounted), loss of a loved one, childbirth, mentions of depression, depictions of grief
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I love the way Hathaway crafts romance books. They feel so romantic and the setting is always perfect and I love being whisked away to the shores of Cornwall.
This second chance romance was incredibly tender. I loved watching Edmund and Poppy reconnect and explore what happened in the past and how they could make progress for the future they both sought. There’s a whole spectrum of emotions that I felt wanting these two to kiss and make-up already (and don’t worry, that kiss scene is fire).
I adored all of the surrounding cast (well, most of them, IYKYK) and appreciate that everyone plays apart in the story. It’s a slow build plot that is enchanting and moving. I love that Edmund and Poppy found a way to be together. To communicate and love each other with everything they had.
I can’t wait to read more of Hathaway’s books. She’s one of my top go-to’s for historical romances.
Overall audience notes:
- Historical Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: low
- Trigger/Content Warnings: physical and emotional child abuse (recounted), loss of a loved one, childbirth, mentions of depression, depictions of grief
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