I love this new novel set in Virginia during the War of 1812. The descriptions of sights, sounds and even smells are so vivid, I felt like I was right there with the characters in the homes, on the plantation and in the towns. I was totally immersed in the story from the first paragraphs of the prologue. The characters are interesting and very much individualized. I was particularly gratified to meet Andrew Gill, a secondary character who has some type of learning disability, but also has outstanding strengths. The complexity of the many and varied characters adds depth and richness to the story.
There are many spiritual themes woven into the story, such as: struggling with one's identity after a loss, dealing with new/different responsibilities, forgiving others, forgiving ourselves, dealing with moral issues and more. These all strengthen the universal appeal of Dogwood Plantation. I highly recommend this book to everyone who is searching for that next really good novel.
There are many spiritual themes woven into the story, such as: struggling with one's identity after a loss, dealing with new/different responsibilities, forgiving others, forgiving ourselves, dealing with moral issues and more. These all strengthen the universal appeal of Dogwood Plantation. I highly recommend this book to everyone who is searching for that next really good novel.
