It is the 1920's and Moria is on the cusp of an exciting future, all looks bright. She has just graduated and qualified to be a teacher. Her mother's beloved village in Donegal, Ireland has offered her a teaching job. Instilled with her mother's never dying love of her hometown, she is going to go. Then suddenly her mother dies. After several months she decides to go ahead and move and take the job. She is nervous and a bit frightened being all alone in the world, but she knows this would make her mother happy.
Greater obstacles than just moving to a new country face her. There are odd quirks to the language, superstitions, customs and a very different culture. Upon arriving the locals treat her with contempt and she hears odd murmurings about her mother, but has no clue about the reasons. She purposes to soldier on and throw her life and heart into educating the children. She also wants to ferret out the truth about her mother.
She does find some loving and supportive friends to carry her through. I was endeared to those characters. I found their compassion and making her a part of their homes comforting. Sean McFadden was one of those friends. He became her protector and listening ear. What impressed me the most was Moria's diligence in seeking God and His Word for strength and guidance. I love the scriptures quote and how she applied them to her problems. Throughout I see Moria grow not only as a woman but also as a Christian. Very inspiring! As the story unfolds there are many twists and turns, not to mention big surprises. I wish I could share more but I don't want to give away the story!
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
Greater obstacles than just moving to a new country face her. There are odd quirks to the language, superstitions, customs and a very different culture. Upon arriving the locals treat her with contempt and she hears odd murmurings about her mother, but has no clue about the reasons. She purposes to soldier on and throw her life and heart into educating the children. She also wants to ferret out the truth about her mother.
She does find some loving and supportive friends to carry her through. I was endeared to those characters. I found their compassion and making her a part of their homes comforting. Sean McFadden was one of those friends. He became her protector and listening ear. What impressed me the most was Moria's diligence in seeking God and His Word for strength and guidance. I love the scriptures quote and how she applied them to her problems. Throughout I see Moria grow not only as a woman but also as a Christian. Very inspiring! As the story unfolds there are many twists and turns, not to mention big surprises. I wish I could share more but I don't want to give away the story!
I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have stated are my own.
