Loraine N. (momrain) reviewed The Headmistress of Rosemere (Whispers on the Moors, Bk 2) on + 205 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I really enjoyed getting to know Patience and William as well as watching their story unfold. The action happened right away and kept the storyline hopping throughout.
I liked Patience right from the start. She is strong and kind-hearted. She has had to step up and take control of things after her father passes away. While she does get frustrated with those around her who are oblivious to what she is going through or what strength of character it has taken for her to thrive during this time, she is also careful to mask those frustrations in order keep things running smoothly. This selflessness on her part really appealed to me. Consequently, this is what made William so appealing to me as well. He sees all of those traits in Patience that everyone else is blind to and it is those same traits that he begins to fall in love with. He is definitely flawed, but with the love of God, Patience and a special little girl, he begins to find his way onto the right path.
I liked Patience right from the start. She is strong and kind-hearted. She has had to step up and take control of things after her father passes away. While she does get frustrated with those around her who are oblivious to what she is going through or what strength of character it has taken for her to thrive during this time, she is also careful to mask those frustrations in order keep things running smoothly. This selflessness on her part really appealed to me. Consequently, this is what made William so appealing to me as well. He sees all of those traits in Patience that everyone else is blind to and it is those same traits that he begins to fall in love with. He is definitely flawed, but with the love of God, Patience and a special little girl, he begins to find his way onto the right path.
Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed The Headmistress of Rosemere (Whispers on the Moors, Bk 2) on + 749 more book reviews
This is the second book in the Whispers on the Moors series. I didn't enjoy it quite as much as the first, although I like the main characters, Patience and William. What I like about Patience is that she is kind, responsible and devoted to her duties, though without recognition and gratitude from those who should be encouraging her. What I like about William is that, unlike in the previous book, he now begins to see the error of his ways and begins to turn to God in the process.
Mary N. (maggysue) reviewed The Headmistress of Rosemere (Whispers on the Moors, Bk 2) on + 811 more book reviews
Very good historical novel with a little intrigue mixed with love. Great characters and highly recommended. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
LindseyfromBFCG reviewed The Headmistress of Rosemere (Whispers on the Moors, Bk 2) on + 117 more book reviews
About this book:
"Patience Creighton will finally find the peace she lost years ago--if she can open her heart and forgive the man who loves her.
Bright, sensible Patience knows what is expected of her. At twenty-five, her opportunity for a family of her own has passed, so she finds contentment teaching at her father's school for girls. When her father dies suddenly and her brother moves away to London, she is determined to keep her father's dream alive.
Confirmed bachelor William Sterling also knows what is expected of him, but mistake after mistake has left him teetering on ruin's edge. As master of Eastmore Hall he owns a great deal of land but possesses little money to manage the upkeep. He is desperate to find a new source of income, including the sacrifice of land connected to Rosemere.
When her brother returns with a new wife to take over management of the school, Patience is heartbroken to no longer be responsible for her beloved school and is forced to reassess God's purpose for her life. After her sister-in-law's matchmaking brings Patience and William together, they both learn new truths about their character and find a common goal in restoring Eastmore's legacy."
Series: Book #2 in the "Whispers on the Moor" series. {Book #1 & #3's reviews are both on here :)}
Spiritual Content- Patience believes that God seemed to vanish after her father died; William's Mother had a strong Faith (he looks back on it a few times); Scriptures are quoted; Faiths grow & become stronger; A few Prayers.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two "Egad!"s, three bloody's, four blast's, a "what in blazes", a "where the blazes" and a "devil of a time"; William gets beat-up & pointed at with a gun in the opening chapter (barely above not-detailed & semi-detailed); William used to gamble; Mentions of drinking & those who have had too much; Guns are pointed (but none are shot).
Sexual Content- two not-detailed kisses to a forehead & a semi-detailed kiss; Noticing & Touches that cause warmth; *Big Spoiler* William is a father out of wedlock but all is said is that he was with the mother during the those months. He did not know. *End of Big Spoiler*; Love, falling in love & the emotions.
-Patience Creighton
-William Sterling
P.O.V. switches between them.
Set in 1816
307 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
This really was such a sweet book! I only wish there was a bit more of the characters from first book in this series, "The Heiress of Winterwood". I'll be reviewing the newest book, "A Lady at Willowgrove Hall", in this series next week!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*{{'Books for Christian Girls' reviews all genres of Christian books, writing down all the Spiritual, Negative & Sexual content and does ratings for girls ages 9-19.
Keep in mind, when reading a BFCG review, ignore the things that don't bother you, but take notice of the things that do.}}
"Patience Creighton will finally find the peace she lost years ago--if she can open her heart and forgive the man who loves her.
Bright, sensible Patience knows what is expected of her. At twenty-five, her opportunity for a family of her own has passed, so she finds contentment teaching at her father's school for girls. When her father dies suddenly and her brother moves away to London, she is determined to keep her father's dream alive.
Confirmed bachelor William Sterling also knows what is expected of him, but mistake after mistake has left him teetering on ruin's edge. As master of Eastmore Hall he owns a great deal of land but possesses little money to manage the upkeep. He is desperate to find a new source of income, including the sacrifice of land connected to Rosemere.
When her brother returns with a new wife to take over management of the school, Patience is heartbroken to no longer be responsible for her beloved school and is forced to reassess God's purpose for her life. After her sister-in-law's matchmaking brings Patience and William together, they both learn new truths about their character and find a common goal in restoring Eastmore's legacy."
Series: Book #2 in the "Whispers on the Moor" series. {Book #1 & #3's reviews are both on here :)}
Spiritual Content- Patience believes that God seemed to vanish after her father died; William's Mother had a strong Faith (he looks back on it a few times); Scriptures are quoted; Faiths grow & become stronger; A few Prayers.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: two "Egad!"s, three bloody's, four blast's, a "what in blazes", a "where the blazes" and a "devil of a time"; William gets beat-up & pointed at with a gun in the opening chapter (barely above not-detailed & semi-detailed); William used to gamble; Mentions of drinking & those who have had too much; Guns are pointed (but none are shot).
Sexual Content- two not-detailed kisses to a forehead & a semi-detailed kiss; Noticing & Touches that cause warmth; *Big Spoiler* William is a father out of wedlock but all is said is that he was with the mother during the those months. He did not know. *End of Big Spoiler*; Love, falling in love & the emotions.
-Patience Creighton
-William Sterling
P.O.V. switches between them.
Set in 1816
307 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star (and a half)
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars
This really was such a sweet book! I only wish there was a bit more of the characters from first book in this series, "The Heiress of Winterwood". I'll be reviewing the newest book, "A Lady at Willowgrove Hall", in this series next week!
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*{{'Books for Christian Girls' reviews all genres of Christian books, writing down all the Spiritual, Negative & Sexual content and does ratings for girls ages 9-19.
Keep in mind, when reading a BFCG review, ignore the things that don't bother you, but take notice of the things that do.}}
Lisa G. (plum-marie) -
If I had realized this book was centered on William I don't know if I would have read it. I found myself confused throughout as William and his father were very clearly portrayed in the first book as gamblers and drunks. Now all of a sudden he is portrayed in this book as a love interest? It was strange and just didn't seem believable given Patience's background. I will say that what I enjoy from the first book and this one is the other relationships in the story. I feel those have good detail (the brother-sister fights, the relationship with staff) but the main characters just don't sit well with me.
