Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
I love living in Nebraska, but it's not a popular setting for novels. So when I learned that the latest installment of the Daughters of the Mayflower series takes place in my state, I was very excited!
This historical romance was inspired by the Children's Blizzard that occurred in Nebraska on January 12, 1888. In this actual event, 213 children and 22 adults perished because the surprise storm occurred mid-afternoon while children were attending classes in rural school buildings. But this plot includes much more than the blizzard. Readers enjoy an enemies-to-lovers romance between Abigail and Dashiell as well as a mystery to solve a crime that is deeply personal to Abby. And since this is a Christian fiction title, there's a return to faith and a sweet redemption subplot.
Thank you to Susanne Dietze for creating a wonderful cast of characters to live in a place near and dear to my heart.
This historical romance was inspired by the Children's Blizzard that occurred in Nebraska on January 12, 1888. In this actual event, 213 children and 22 adults perished because the surprise storm occurred mid-afternoon while children were attending classes in rural school buildings. But this plot includes much more than the blizzard. Readers enjoy an enemies-to-lovers romance between Abigail and Dashiell as well as a mystery to solve a crime that is deeply personal to Abby. And since this is a Christian fiction title, there's a return to faith and a sweet redemption subplot.
Thank you to Susanne Dietze for creating a wonderful cast of characters to live in a place near and dear to my heart.
Karen R. (flwergirl) -
A touching, inspirational story based on true events set in 1888 Nebraska. An undercover operation to flush out a fugitive counterfeiter becomes dangerous for a Secret Service agent and the local schoolteacher with a mission of her own. The book is one of a series, but reads easily as a stand alone.
This story drew me in with characters that are far from perfect, but are quite courageous and determined to finish their mission no matter what the personal cost. Plenty of inspiration is found between the action, with a strong underlying redemptive theme, also pulling out the roots of bitterness, extending grace and mercy, healing and forgiveness. It was done well as the main characters wrestled with their faith and past hurts.
The story moves at a good pace as it builds towards a catastrophic event and the mystery is solved. It was interesting to read the author's notes at the end about the real history behind it. It was sad, but made me thankful in many ways.
Recommend to readers who enjoy clean inspirational historical romances. 4.5 stars
(An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.)
This story drew me in with characters that are far from perfect, but are quite courageous and determined to finish their mission no matter what the personal cost. Plenty of inspiration is found between the action, with a strong underlying redemptive theme, also pulling out the roots of bitterness, extending grace and mercy, healing and forgiveness. It was done well as the main characters wrestled with their faith and past hurts.
The story moves at a good pace as it builds towards a catastrophic event and the mystery is solved. It was interesting to read the author's notes at the end about the real history behind it. It was sad, but made me thankful in many ways.
Recommend to readers who enjoy clean inspirational historical romances. 4.5 stars
(An ebook was provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.)
