About the Book
Author: Edwina Kiernan
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: November 1, 2022
She wants a new life.
He’s in danger of losing his.
Will love solve everything — or immerse them in even worse peril?
Restless and ready for a change, Grace Stratton gladly accepts the opportunity to leave her remote parsonage home to serve as a wealthy spinster’s companion in the idyllic country town of Lindenfell. Its warm atmosphere and friendly inhabitants sooth Grace’s lonely heart. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, she soon discovers things aren’t always what they seem.
Convinced chloroform will revolutionise the medical world, Dr. David Carbury frequently administers it to his London patients — until one of them dies. Facing a grave trial to prove his innocence and defend a drug most people view as poisonous, he makes hasty plans to buy time to bolster his case. But he wasn’t expecting to face an even deadlier challenge.
As attraction sparks not long after they meet, Grace soon suspects he’s hiding something, and David knows he can’t run from the truth forever.
But neither of them could imagine the sinister threat lurking just around the corner…
Immersed in faith and intrigue, this Christian Victorian romance from award-winning author Edwina Kiernan will encourage and delight you long after you turn the last page.
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My Thoughts:
Taking place in Victorian England, this is a story of a young couple who fall in love in a most idyllic place, but first must overcome their problems. And they need a bit of grace to do that.
Dr. David Carbury is in trouble, and he is frantic to prove his innocence over a death that he is accused of. Seemingly, everyone has turned against him, and he does not know who to turn to. He comes up with a deceptive plan that more or less just makes things a bit worse. But he absolutely is beyond himself. Until in the town of Lindenfell he meets the love of his life and true friends that he can rely on.
Grace Stratton is a young woman who wants to branch out from the little town she is from and all the gossipmongering that goes on about her family, especially her mother. So, with the blessing of her parents, she sets out to Lindenfell to become a companion to an older wealthy woman. Never knowing the friendships or the love or the danger she will find herself in.
This was such a well written story that pulled me into these characters lives and their situations, and I was hoping for the very best for them, even though some of their troubles and misfortunes were amplified by their own deceitfulness.
I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.
About the Author
An enthusiast of classic novels and history, Edwina combines her faith, imagination and research to create hope-infused tales set in times past.
A lifelong word admirer, with Welsh and Irish heritage, she started writing stories early in childhood.
She is a committed follower of Jesus (the Living Word), and endeavours to use her pen to point others to Him.
More from Edwina
Have you ever wished you could travel back in time to a place where quaint buildings are bathed with a golden glow in the afternoon light, where the people are polite and respectful, and where the pace of living allows your soul to breathe and just… be?
In that case…
Welcome to Lindenfell!
The Letter introduces us to Grace Stratton (daughter of the hero & heroine from my award-winning novel, Ruby’s Redemption), who accepts a position as a lady’s companion in a place she’s never been before, but where she’ll soon discover a whole new world.
“The air in Lindenfell had a scent of its own — one of warmth and peace. Of hope.”
Lord-willing, the Victorian Virtues series will have nine books, each based on an aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, and each exploring the historical events and everyday realities that change and challenge eighteen main characters and nine blossoming romances.
Friends and foes, tragedies and triumphs, hopes and heartaches — the best and worst of life, all in one fictional market town in Victorian England.
It is my deepest hope that, as you travel to Lindenfell in each book of the series, you’ll find the truth and hope you need to navigate your own trials and triumphs, and discover that the refreshment your soul longs for is already available to you, wherever you may be.
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Edwina is giving away the grand prize package of a paperback copy of The Letter and a $50 Amazon gift card!!
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A lot of this story's components are some of my favorites. I am curious about the title and how it relates to the story.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts on The Letter, I like the cover and synopsis, this sounds like a great story and I am looking forward to reading it myself
ReplyDeletethank you for your thoughts. this sounds like such a page turner. would love to read her book
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