THE DAUGHTER OF SHILOH by Terri Haynes, Reviewed by Rebecca and Paula #ReleaseDay

 ENDURING HOPE SERIES

REBECCA'S REVIEW:
"We applaud your discipline and desire to further your education. Your accomplishments alone were enough to grant you a scholarship, but now that we have met you in person . . . "

Lealia Bevard was on the precipice of achieving her life's goal, to attend Howard University through a coveted scholarship bestowed by the Shiloh Baptist Church Convention. She had already proven herself a good student during her tenure at Tuskegee Institute and was looking forward to her interview with the Education Board. Traveling to Birmingham alongside fellow Tuskegee student Milton Rafferty, she never anticipated experiencing an historic tragedy, one that changed the trajectory of her future along multiple dimensions.

Recovering from a slightly slow start, this story glides along several interesting pathways: Lealia's recovery and time to self-reflect, Milton's opportunity to face the demons of his past, their combined efforts to serve a grieving community, and an unexpected mystery that threatens their tenuous peace of mind. However, it is the ending that is nothing short of providential! 

 

All in all, a very nice combination of history, mystery, and romance.
*A copy was provided by publisher but I had no obligation to provide a positive review. 3.5 stars

 

PAULA'S REVIEW:

Such a lot of great history in these pages along with relevant spiritual lessons.
 

Lealia and Milton both return to Birmingham, Alabama for a large convention at Shiloh Church. They are students at Tuskegee and excel enough to be invited to Shiloh for the event. I learned a great deal about Tuskegee that I had not had the opportunity to before. I have admired Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver for a long time, but this shed more light on what they did to forward the climate of the times.
 

What stood out was that during this disaster, Lealia and Milton were brave and sought to help others despite the trauma to themselves. It gave a chance for their faith to grow. The author focused not only on physical injuries but how the tragedy affected the mind also.
 

The mystery part was handled realistically as the characters showed the tension of how to handle the information that they uncovered.
 

This was another commendable story in the Enduring Hope series.
*A complimentary print copy of this book was provided by Barbour and via NetGalley. I wa# not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*4 stars and a solid faith thread

 

BackCover Blurb:
A Stampede Tramples Hopes

Collect a series of six historical romances. When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of enduring hope and love to be discovered.

Lealie Bevard, a determined Tuskegee Institute student, attends the Shiloh Baptist Church convention in Birmingham on September 19, 1902, to request a scholarship for continued education at Harvard. But a beautiful gathering turns tragic when a stampede breaks out and Lealie is injured. While convalescing at the home of fellow Tuskegee student Milton Rafferty, Lealie’s concerns for her future are set aside to help Milton uncover a mystery revolving around missing church funds and a possible murder. Perhaps a pause in Lealie’s well-laid plans can be used for good. . .and lead to love.

Other books in the Enduring Hope series include:
The Angel of Second Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey
The Undercover Heiress of Brockton by Kelly Goshorn  

Barbour Fiction, October, 2025

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