Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
To have gold is to be in fear, and to want it to be sorrow." - Samuel Johnson
This quote perfectly summarizes Bridge of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse, the third and latest in the Doors to the Past series. In both the 1933 and present day timelines, the lust for gold motivates a villain who endangers the lives of the hero and heroine. Thankfully the author successfully weaves these six narratives together into an intriguing novel. The 1849 Gold Rush is also a part of San Francisco's history and of this book with sunken ships and lost trunks filled with gold.
The Golden Gate Bridge is the featured locale - I learned much about the creation of the Bridge and the 'land' of San Francisco Bay. Most of the main characters are deep sea divers, a profession fraught with danger, but the contrast between 1930s methods and today's was shocking.
As is often the case, I was more interested in the present day storyline which includes mystery, romance, and a bit of political intrigue. Kayla and Steven (named for the author's daughter and son-in-law) were more fully formed than the characters in the historical timeline. I appreciated the historical information and links to research in the author's note.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
This quote perfectly summarizes Bridge of Gold by Kimberley Woodhouse, the third and latest in the Doors to the Past series. In both the 1933 and present day timelines, the lust for gold motivates a villain who endangers the lives of the hero and heroine. Thankfully the author successfully weaves these six narratives together into an intriguing novel. The 1849 Gold Rush is also a part of San Francisco's history and of this book with sunken ships and lost trunks filled with gold.
The Golden Gate Bridge is the featured locale - I learned much about the creation of the Bridge and the 'land' of San Francisco Bay. Most of the main characters are deep sea divers, a profession fraught with danger, but the contrast between 1930s methods and today's was shocking.
As is often the case, I was more interested in the present day storyline which includes mystery, romance, and a bit of political intrigue. Kayla and Steven (named for the author's daughter and son-in-law) were more fully formed than the characters in the historical timeline. I appreciated the historical information and links to research in the author's note.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
