Review of 'An Ocean of Time' by Kennedy Kerr
Release date: February 10th, 2026
Publisher: Storm Publishing
REVIEW
An Ocean of Time is another thrilling atmospheric novel from Kennedy Kerr. It is book one of the ‘Echoes of Cornwall’ series. What an intriguing time travel concept. Our main character Tegan is dropped into 1755 from present day and she is bewildered. Her reactions are so appropriate, the way we would expect to be if we suddenly found ourselves transported back in time a few hundred years. At first she thinks she is in some historical play but the house either has suddenly been restored and/or the people she comes in contact with are great actors. Quickly, it becomes obvious that she is not where she expects to be. She meets a mysterious man who she feels an immediate connection to—but how does she know him? The lines between dream and reality become blurred. Her main thoughts are ‘I have to get out of here’ and we can feel her panic and alarm. Has she been kidnapped or about to be murdered? It is all so surreal.
Ultimately this is a timeslip romance of two people fated to be together. They find each other through a magical means. But nothing is cut and dry. Tegan finds herself in 1755 but unable to understand how she actually got there (except through the garden) or how to get back to her present day. While there, she is mistaken to be the new maid for mistress Edith of Trevarron House. She plays along not knowing what to expect. It is quite an eye opening experience. William, the Lord of the Manor, seems so familiar to her. Is he the man she keeps dreaming about, king of her heart, that the Prologue so beautifully delivers? There are some major twists and turns. Shocking revelations, plus unique developments of unexpected support that offer her some direction. There is much to learn and grasp with this time travel occurrence. And lots of surprises that keep us turning the pages trying to guess what might happen next.
Although the main bones of this story is a timeslip romance, it also showcases the severe challenges women faced in the 1700s—particularly represented in character Edith Trevarron. We get to see the effects of her lack of choices and the horrible things she is expected to endure. In contrast, present day Tegan gets a first-hand taste of what it was like back then. As her modern views clash with those of the past, she cannot help but speak out against the terrible treatment, unbalance of power and inequality for women. Besides the weak position we witness of the ladies in the past, we also get to see the contrasting viewpoint of Aunt Bill, Tegan and other family members who are women of resilience and strength. And who know their mind and speak it.
I must add that the setting is stunning. Cornwall’s dramatic beauty and history have been well described and woven into the plot to great effect. We also get a glimpse of the smuggling activities that occurred on this coastline. I enjoyed visiting these shores, Trevarron House, its mysteries and all it characters.
This is a fascinating time travel story with a cliff hanger that left me holding my breath! I am anxious to read the second part of the continuing series to see what happens next with Tegan and William. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC.
