Publisher Description
“In 1850, Mellicent “Mellie” Blanchard takes a job at a mill in Manchester, New Hampshire, to help support her family. In search of additional earning opportunities, she approaches a daguerreotype shop owner with the proposal that he hire her to make paper cuttings or silhouette portraits for those who can’t afford an expensive daguerreotype.
When a particularly charming customer–whose broad smile and twinkling eyes catch her off guard–asks to escort her home, the seeds of romance begin to blossom. All the pieces of her new life seem to have fallen perfectly into place, but when her new venture brings her an unexpected opportunity, she is confronted with the truth that all is not as it seems. Will Mellie, who is keeping secrets of her own, find happiness in the new life she has carved out for herself in the busy mill town?”
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My Review:
I enjoyed this Christian historical novel written by Judith Miller. I immediately felt drawn into Mellie’s story line and appreciated her righteous character and compassionate heart. The author did a great job incorporating details about the time period to help the reader understand the difficult circumstances faced by the ladies who worked in the mills. I had a little bit harder time connecting with Morgan and his parents, but warmed up to them as the story progressed. I’ve always loved Grace Livingston Hill novels and this story reminded me somewhat of those books with a sweet heroine who has an almost impossible financial situation to overcome; and an upstanding guy who looks past her circumstances and sees her true value as a person. I appreciated Mellie’s strong faith and her willingness to sacrifice for others.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Judith is an award winning and best-selling author of historical fiction for Bethany House Publishers. With a love of history, a dash of romance and a touch of mystery, Judith transports her readers to another time and place. Her passion for history and love of God keep her inspired. Judith and her husband are empty-nesters who live in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Judy blogs with four other historical novelists at www.writespassage.blogspot.com
Your review makes me want to cuddle up with the book and my blanket and read it! I will definitely get the book!