Publisher Description:
Tatiana Bergman views life through a different lens than most. She says and does what she likes without regard for hurt feelings on the way. Living in the 1840s in rural Pennsylvania, her passionate, impulsive behavior confounds her sisters and appalls her peers.
Life only gets more complicated when Tatiana befriends Jonny Creek, mischievous young man whose Native American blood puts him on the fringes of society. Jonny is trouble; Tatiana is intrigued. Together they spell out disaster. From being chased by wolves, to bashing around fancy gatherings, the unlikely pair get into one scrape after another.
When tragedy strikes the Bergman family, Tatiana is compelled to leave the security of her childhood home to live in the bustling city of Philadelphia. There, she is forced into adulthood as she deals with a mysterious young coworker and an unsavory employer.
Tatiana struggles to subdue her wild spirit and keep her heart pure while making the right choices and wrestling with her own woman she finds herself in a battle of her will between two young men and the God she serves.
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My Review:
This book reads as if it could have been written in the late 1800’s, and I mean this as a compliment to the author. There’s very much a “Louise May Alcott” vibe all through the book, and reminded me a little bit of the Alcott book “Rose in Bloom”. The title character, Tatiana, has a bit of the spirit of Jo Marsh from “Little Women”, and that made this story interesting to read.
In this book, the reader follows Tatiana as she grows from a rebellious little girl to a faith-filled young adult. There’s a strong salvation message all throughout the story as Tatiana strives to live out her faith through the struggles of her life. Some of her childhood antics made me laugh. The author tackles prejudice in part of the book, and those parts have a more serious turn. But this all blends together well, and I enjoyed reading Tatiana’s story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Madeline Brock’s love of people, history, the Lord, and good storytelling flows over into her writing. She was born and raised in Northwest Ohio and came from a homeschooling family of seven. Madeline has loved reading and writing from a very young age.
In childhood, a favorite activity was taking family road trips across the country. Several unique part-time jobs filled her teen years. Among these were: music teacher, nanny, and a historic museum costumed guide. A chocolate factory and a produce stand were also memorable work experiences.
After graduation, Madeline spent two years on a Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Her primary activity was teaching at a private school. Now California’s beautiful Central Valley is her home. She resides with four cats, her carpenter husband, and their infant daughter.
Two of Madeline’s favorite books are Little Women and Anne of Green Gables. She loves the timeless way the authors relate and portray their characters. Madeline strives to write with the nostalgia and emotion of her favorite authors.
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