Carving a Future by Carla Olson Gade
This is a good and interesting story filled with historic detail. It had been a while since I read a story set in the Colonial era, and I'd forgotten how much I enjoy this historic period of American history. The women are sweet and charming, but also industrious and sincere. I particularly like Lucy, who is the Ingersoll's servant and becomes a good friend to Constance. I love all the cooking details and it was also fun learning about the figurehead carving trade.
Trading Hearts by Amber Stockton
This is a sweet story. I love the main male character, Jonathan. What a man of principle and integrity! He is such a great model for young men today, who often are lacking these characteristics. I like that even though he has these desirable attributes, he isn't in the least bit stuffy or a âholier than thouâ type person. I had to chuckle when I compared our young people todayâin contact minute by minute with their friends, and the 5-month period that Jonathan and Clara spent writing letters to each other. How the world has changed in 300 years!
Over a Barrel by Laurie Alice Eakes
This interesting story really shows the plight of women in the mid-1700's, especially widows. I enjoyed this fascinating story. It is enlightening to see the contrast between women's lives today compared to those in Colonial America.
Impressed By Love by Lisa Karon Richardson
I enjoyed the story. I was a bit familiar with impressment into the navy, but this story really brings that practice home. I became quite emotionally involved in the lives of the characters and how this forced recruitment might affect not only the person being impressed, but also his family and others who depended upon him. My favorite aspect of Impressed By Love is the spiritual theme of trusting God in all circumstances.
This is a good and interesting story filled with historic detail. It had been a while since I read a story set in the Colonial era, and I'd forgotten how much I enjoy this historic period of American history. The women are sweet and charming, but also industrious and sincere. I particularly like Lucy, who is the Ingersoll's servant and becomes a good friend to Constance. I love all the cooking details and it was also fun learning about the figurehead carving trade.
Trading Hearts by Amber Stockton
This is a sweet story. I love the main male character, Jonathan. What a man of principle and integrity! He is such a great model for young men today, who often are lacking these characteristics. I like that even though he has these desirable attributes, he isn't in the least bit stuffy or a âholier than thouâ type person. I had to chuckle when I compared our young people todayâin contact minute by minute with their friends, and the 5-month period that Jonathan and Clara spent writing letters to each other. How the world has changed in 300 years!
Over a Barrel by Laurie Alice Eakes
This interesting story really shows the plight of women in the mid-1700's, especially widows. I enjoyed this fascinating story. It is enlightening to see the contrast between women's lives today compared to those in Colonial America.
Impressed By Love by Lisa Karon Richardson
I enjoyed the story. I was a bit familiar with impressment into the navy, but this story really brings that practice home. I became quite emotionally involved in the lives of the characters and how this forced recruitment might affect not only the person being impressed, but also his family and others who depended upon him. My favorite aspect of Impressed By Love is the spiritual theme of trusting God in all circumstances.
