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I have enjoyed all of the authors previous titles, especially her Colorado historicals, but I have to say, this latest Southern antebellum novel in To Whisper Her Name evoked a love for southern fiction I didnt know I possessed.
The novel is rich and to be savored. I read the story slowly, not because it didnt thoroughly capture my attention, but only because it didnt feel right to blaze through for the sake of simply reading. I fell in love with the characters as they fell in love with each other. Something I think only an excellent author can accomplish over nearly five hundred pages.
There is a tapestry of love and grace and finesse through every single page that brings the characters and reader together, directly into the heart of the story. There was no doubt the place I sat while I reading this story: the veranda of the Belle Meade.
Olivia and Ridley are dynamic characters. The Belle Meade a place of rich extravagance. The voice of the novel a gripping delicacy. Description doesnt rule the novel, which is one thing I appreciated about itI saw the characters interacting with their surroundings and it worked. Every single word of this novel simplyworked.
Im impressed, grateful and eager for the next novel in this Belle Meade series. A well-crafted work of fiction!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
The novel is rich and to be savored. I read the story slowly, not because it didnt thoroughly capture my attention, but only because it didnt feel right to blaze through for the sake of simply reading. I fell in love with the characters as they fell in love with each other. Something I think only an excellent author can accomplish over nearly five hundred pages.
There is a tapestry of love and grace and finesse through every single page that brings the characters and reader together, directly into the heart of the story. There was no doubt the place I sat while I reading this story: the veranda of the Belle Meade.
Olivia and Ridley are dynamic characters. The Belle Meade a place of rich extravagance. The voice of the novel a gripping delicacy. Description doesnt rule the novel, which is one thing I appreciated about itI saw the characters interacting with their surroundings and it worked. Every single word of this novel simplyworked.
Im impressed, grateful and eager for the next novel in this Belle Meade series. A well-crafted work of fiction!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
Kay M. (maydayzee) reviewed To Whisper Her Name (Belle Meade Plantation, Bk 1) on + 754 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this post-Civil War novel set at the beautiful Belle Meade Plantation near Nashville, Tennessee. The action started on page one and moved along quickly throughout the whole story. There was always something new and exciting happening, and I felt like I was figuratively sitting on the edge of my seat as I read each new scene.
The history was wonderful and seemed very true-to-life and believable. I loved all the characters and even the secondary characters were multi-dimensional and seemed like real people.
I highly recommend To Whisper Her Name to everyone who enjoys historical novels of this era. It is a very satisfying read.
The history was wonderful and seemed very true-to-life and believable. I loved all the characters and even the secondary characters were multi-dimensional and seemed like real people.
I highly recommend To Whisper Her Name to everyone who enjoys historical novels of this era. It is a very satisfying read.
Joan P. (joangrace) reviewed To Whisper Her Name (Belle Meade Plantation, Bk 1) on + 74 more book reviews
Another good book by Tamara Alexander. This historical fiction/love story gives what would appear to be an authentic view of post Civil War Nashville. Set on a stud farm, you learn a lot from the main character's lessons on horse training, more than about horses.
Well done
Well done
Mary N. (maggysue) reviewed To Whisper Her Name (Belle Meade Plantation, Bk 1) on + 811 more book reviews
So good! Tamera Alexander does not disappoint in this book. Highly recommended.
