...You cant base your faith on a position. You cant live your life as a protest. Sooner or later positions resolve themselves, and then whats left? Theyre temporary...
A devout Quaker girl is pulled into the war between Britain and the rebels in 1778 simply because she wants to help her brother, who is in prison. She finds herself involved with a crippled patriot who will help her see her brother if she will spy for him and an unlikely partnership is formed. Set against the backdrop of the revolutionary war, this is the story of an unlikely pair who find that they have much in common and eventually fall in love as they seek ways to help Washingtons troops.
This is my first experience with Siri Mitchells writings and it definitely wont be my last. Although the novel started off at a rather slow pace, it did not take long for it to capture my interest and draw me into the story. All of the characters were very realistic and the plot was well written. I like historical fiction and this one is very good. I also really liked the way Hannah and Jeremiah each found a deeper walk with God and learned how to hear His voice. It added depth and a spiritual aspect to the story that made it a very worthwhile read. As Jeremiah said,
God does not forsake...Tis man who does the discarding.
And discounting. There is that of God in all of us.
Conclusion: the story contained good historical fiction, a sensitive love story, and a tale of conviction and sacrifice. Five star reading at its best.
I received this complimentary copy from Bethany House Publishers for this review. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
A devout Quaker girl is pulled into the war between Britain and the rebels in 1778 simply because she wants to help her brother, who is in prison. She finds herself involved with a crippled patriot who will help her see her brother if she will spy for him and an unlikely partnership is formed. Set against the backdrop of the revolutionary war, this is the story of an unlikely pair who find that they have much in common and eventually fall in love as they seek ways to help Washingtons troops.
This is my first experience with Siri Mitchells writings and it definitely wont be my last. Although the novel started off at a rather slow pace, it did not take long for it to capture my interest and draw me into the story. All of the characters were very realistic and the plot was well written. I like historical fiction and this one is very good. I also really liked the way Hannah and Jeremiah each found a deeper walk with God and learned how to hear His voice. It added depth and a spiritual aspect to the story that made it a very worthwhile read. As Jeremiah said,
God does not forsake...Tis man who does the discarding.
And discounting. There is that of God in all of us.
Conclusion: the story contained good historical fiction, a sensitive love story, and a tale of conviction and sacrifice. Five star reading at its best.
I received this complimentary copy from Bethany House Publishers for this review. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
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