PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Her calling to change the world may be his downfall.
On the heels of the Great Rebellion, Margaret Foster, an abolitionist northerner, takes a teaching position in 1865 San Diego—a town dominated by Southern sympathizers. At thirty-seven years of age, Margaret has accepted spinsterhood and embraced her role as teacher. So, when Everett Thompson, the handsomest member of the School Board, reveals his interest in her, it’s a dream come true. Until her passionate ideals drive a wedge between them.
After two decades of hard work, Everett Thompson is on the verge of having everything he’s dreamed of. Even the beautiful new teacher has agreed to his courtship. Then two investments go south and a blackmailer threatens everything Everett has and dreams of.
As Everett scrambles to shore up the crumbling pieces of his life, Margaret unwittingly sets off a scandal that divides the small community and threatens her position as teacher. With the blackmailer still whispering threats, Everett must decide if he’s willing to risk everything for the woman still keeping him at arm’s length.
My Review:
This review is going to be more about my impressions of the book, rather than actual details of the story. I don’t want to spoil the impact for the reader while reading this well-crafted storyline.
This is beautifully written Christian historical novel takes place during the year 1865, a year of change and turbulence in our nation. The author gives us a look at the challenges during those times; and the historical details the author included helped me feel that I was experiencing the growing unrest that was affecting the characters’ lives in the story. Margaret is wonderful character, and I greatly sympathized with her and the difficulties she was going through. I admired her strength and resolve in the unfair situation she faced. I had a difficult time at first liking Everett, but appreciated the way his character grew all throughout the story. The theme of faith in God during difficult times makes this books inspirational and encouraging.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen Denly lives in sunny Southern California with her loving husband, four young children, and two cats. As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories. When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, Kathleen spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting. Kathleen is the award-winning author of Chaparral Hearts, a three-book series of stand-alone novels set in nineteenth century Southern California (plus a prequel novella available exclusively to her newsletter subscribers).