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| About the series: While most stories set in Regency England focus on the rich, the young, and the beautiful, award-winning author Carolyn Miller decided she wanted to give readers something different for a change. Her new Regency Wallflowers series follows the commoners, away from the hustle and bustle of 1810s London, out in the Lake District of England. She tells the stories of women who are slightly older and have few prospects for marriage, women who might be considered “wallflowers.” About the book: How can a meek wallflower help a returning war hero whose dreams are plunged into darkness? Mary Bloomfield has no illusions. Her chances for matrimony have long since passed her by. Still, her circumstances are pleasant enough, especially now that she has found purpose in assisting her father with his medical practice in England’s beautiful Lake District. Even without love, it’s a peaceful life. That is until Adam Edgerton returns to the sleepy district. This decorated war hero did not arrive home to acclaim and rest, but to a new battle against the repercussions of an insidious disease. Mary’s caring nature cannot stand to see someone suffer–but how can she help this man see any brightness in his future when he’s plunged into melancholic darkness, his dreams laid waste by his condition? Adam wants no charity, but he’s also no coward. If this gentle woman can work hard, how can he do less? Together they struggle to find a way forward for him. Frustration and antipathy slowly develop into friendship and esteem. Then a summer storm atop a mountain peak leads to scandal–and both Mary and Adam must search the depths of their closed hearts for answers if they hope to find any future path with happiness at its end. Best-selling author Carolyn Miller is back with a fresh series that will not only thrill readers eager for more of her work, but bring in new fans looking for beautiful writing, fascinating research, deftly woven love stories, and real faith lived out in the Regency period. Click here to read an excerpt. My Review: This is a heart-touching Christian historical fiction novel set in the Lake District of England during the year 1811. Carolyn Miller has written a compelling story about learning to trust God in difficult and sometimes tragic situations. It’s not often that I recommend reading the “Author’s Notes” at the end of the story before you read the rest of the book. But in this case, I think the notes give some interesting historical background that adds extra depth to the story for the reader. I wish I had read these before I read the rest of the book. The two main characters, Mary and Adam, have both experienced disappointments and heartaches. Adam is a wounded war hero who is struggling to find his way through to a new “normal” life after completely losing his sight. Mary’s dedicated her life to helping her physician father treat their patients, but she still sometimes yearns for a husband and family of her own. Mary’s compassionate heart drives her to attempt to help Adam find his way back to participating in life. As the two work together, things do not always go smoothly, and the faith of both Mary and Adam will be tested. This story touches on some themes about accepting God’s will in our lives that apply to us today. I enjoyed reading the story itself, but the book also left me with some faith applications in my own life to think through. There is mention of a sexual assault in this story. It’s not graphically described and is handled appropriately. But if this is a trigger for you, please be aware that this is part of the storyline. I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own. |
| About the Author |
 Carolyn Miller is an inspirational romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children.A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. She enjoys music, films, gardens, art, travel, and food. Miller’s novels have won a number of RWA and ACFW contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers. Learn more about Carolyn at www.carolynmillerauthor.com, or find her on Facebook (Carolyn Miller Author), Instagram (@CarolynMillerAuthor), and Twitter (@CarolynMAuthor). |
So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing your kind words.