Lyn Cote opens her new Quaker Brides series with a solid
piece of historical fiction. Honor is
betrayed by her grandfather, cousin, and former love interest. She and her companion, Royale, must find a
way to survive as a disinherited plantation lady and a freed slave. Their salvation comes in the form of a deaf
man, a marriage of convenience, a trip on the Ohio River, and a new business.
Many tragedies and near-tragedies keep the reader on pins
and needles. Slave catchers, abolitionist
journalists, brave Christians, apathetic neighbors, and lazy/corrupt public
officials combine in a story that is the human story: fallen people trying to
live together in community.
This novel is an excellent blend of fact and fiction. Those who like their romantic fiction with
more substance than fluff will enjoy this book.
I received a free copy of Honor from Tyndale publishers for
my review.
No comments:
Post a Comment