What would you
do if you learned a family secret upon your mother's deathbed? How would it
change your life? What path will Nolan choose; forfeit the aristocracy for
love, or take his place beside his father? These are the questions that haunt
him after he learned he was rightful heir to Stainsby Hall. All his life he
yearned to know who his real father was. Once he found out, he's not so sure
the secret should have come to light. Loving Hannah with a fierce love, they
secretly wed against his father's wishes but things don't go the way he's
dreamed they would. How can he stay true to her while also forging a bond with
a father he never knew he had?
I loved this
story so much! It shows the determination of a man to know who he really is all
while balancing the love of a good woman. Nolan is a man of honor, one who
keeps his promises no matter what. He's dealing with the grief of losing the
only mother he knew and trying to find his place in a world he knows nothing about.
Things start stacking against him, chaffing him to the core. It's in these
times that the fire purifies a person! Once he makes his mind up, and with the
prodding of his lifelong blacksmith friend, he realizes maybe God has a bigger
plan for him.
I loved Hannah, she's a woman wise beyond her young years. She struggles with feeling unloved and unworthy to those around her, and; to God. It takes the convincing of an aunt she never knew to show her that she is both valued and treasured. So many things keep these two apart, but their reunion in the end makes it all the worthwhile! I also loved seeing the redemption of Edward Fairchild—Lord Stainsby. He was a fun character to see change as time went on. The story drew me from the very first page and I was loathe to put it down when real life interrupted. There are many layers that kept my nose glued to the pages, characters that felt real & scenery I could picture in my mind.
Lastly, I learned that this was in part, pieces of a real life account of Susan Anne Mason's own family history! That made it even better in my mind. Be sure to read the “Letters to the Reader” in the back of the book to find out more. It's a fascinating story!
I loved Hannah, she's a woman wise beyond her young years. She struggles with feeling unloved and unworthy to those around her, and; to God. It takes the convincing of an aunt she never knew to show her that she is both valued and treasured. So many things keep these two apart, but their reunion in the end makes it all the worthwhile! I also loved seeing the redemption of Edward Fairchild—Lord Stainsby. He was a fun character to see change as time went on. The story drew me from the very first page and I was loathe to put it down when real life interrupted. There are many layers that kept my nose glued to the pages, characters that felt real & scenery I could picture in my mind.
Lastly, I learned that this was in part, pieces of a real life account of Susan Anne Mason's own family history! That made it even better in my mind. Be sure to read the “Letters to the Reader” in the back of the book to find out more. It's a fascinating story!
Favorite lines:
Nolan's mom to
him: “Promise you'll let go of your anger. Don't blame God for taking me. His
will is beyond our understanding, but perfect in its execution. Don't let it
shake your faith.” ~pg. 44
Aunt Iris to
Hannah: “ I hope you also know that your heavenly Father loves you
unconditionally and without limit. You are a treasured child of God, most
worthy of all goodness that comes into your life. And definitely worthy of a
fine man like Nolan.” ~pg. 262
Back Cover Blurb
When stable hand Nolan Price learns from his dying mother that he is actually the son of the Earl of Stainsby, his plans for a future with kitchen maid Hannah Burnham are shattered. Once he is officially acknowledged as the earl's heir, Nolan will be forbidden to marry beneath his station.
Unwilling to give up the girl he loves, he devises a plan to elope--believing that once their marriage is sanctioned by God, Lord Stainsby will be forced to accept their union. However, as Nolan struggles to learn the ways of the aristocracy, he finds himself caught between pleasing Hannah and living up to his father's demanding expectations.
At every turn, forces work to keep the couple apart, and a solution to remain together seems further and further away. With Nolan's new life pulling him irrevocably away from the woman he loves, it seems only a miracle will bring them back together.
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Great review, Trixi. The story kept me guessing as to how it would all work out. I found the author’s connection interesting as well! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the premise of this story. I wish I'd thought of it! and the background makes is so much fun! Susan Anne Mason is just a lovely woman. I wish you could all meet her!
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I, too, love the premise of the story. I'm eager to read this book! Thanks, Trixi!
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding me I need to read this. It sounds great, and I love books with male protagonists. Not enough in CF it seems. :)
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