I really liked this book.
It is set in the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, a period in time
that I love to read about. This is a
clean romance with lots of excitement, mystery and emotion. The author opens the story introducing us to
Sophie, a once-upon-a-time southern belle, who now is struggling to keep her
home. The British army had taken over
her home of Three Chimneys and left her with no food or supplies. Her father fled because of his alliance with
the British and her borther has disappeared while fighting in the Patriot
army. Sophie, along with two aging
servants, is left to manage the estate.
This is what the publisher says:
“There can be only one mistress of Tall Acre
. . .
The American Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre, she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general's past returns without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful mistress of Tall Acre?”
The American Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre, she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general's past returns without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful mistress of Tall Acre?”
This is a Christian romance and the faith of the characters
plays an important role in the story. However, it is not at all preachy and I
think any lover of historical novels would enjoy reading it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and Baker
Publishing Group through their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed above are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Publishing Group through their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed above are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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