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Lady of Milkweed Manor
written by Julie Klassen
Studio : Bethany House
by Bethany House
Publisher : Bethany House
Released : 2008-01-01
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Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780764204791
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 72 reviews)
List Price : $13.99
Our Price : $6.24
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ISBN13: 9780764204791
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Condition: New
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Product Description |
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As Charlotte drew closer to the looming grey edifice that was to become her temporary home, she could not help but notice the secretive shuttered windows. Then she noticed the milkweeds.... Even a proper vicar's daughter can make a mistake--and now Charlotte Lamb must pay a high price for her fall. To avoid the prying eyes of all who know her, she hides herself away in London's forbidding "Milkweed Manor," a place of mystery and lore, of old secrets and new birth. But once there, she comes face to face with a suitor from her past--a man who now hides secrets of his own. Both are determined, with God's help, to protect those they love. But neither can imagine the depth of sacrifice that will be required. Sprinkled with fascinating details about the lives of women in Regency England, Lady of Milkweed Manor is a moving romantic drama about the redemption of past failings and the beauty of sacrificial love. |
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Outstanding! |
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The only disappointment about this book was reaching the end! Having read Silent Governess, I was most impressed so bought this book along with the Apothecary's daughter - I yet have to read the latter! I love this author and hope she carries on to write more books! |
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Very Enjoyable Read |
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This is the second of Julie Klassen's books I've read and I enjoyed this one as much as the first. They are "easy" reads, but also still full of rich detail of life for young women in that time period, and the Christian message is there but not forced. Forgiveness and understanding is given but also shows the reality that not everyone, especially those who would be most expected to give it, actually do so. This isn't a book I had to think hard about, but the ending was still up in the air right until the last, and that made it more interesting. Not wanting to spoil the story too much, I fully related to Charlotte, as she goes through something that I went through, only more difficult, in a time when single-parenthood was unacceptable for a woman in her position. I was amazed, actually, that there were places for "unwed mothers" in that time period, and I was impressed with the delicate way in which Miss Klassen handled the scene where Charolette gets pregnant. Yes, there is a bit of "Jane Eyre" in the story, but Klassen does manage a new spin on the story. All in all I would recommend this to anyone, and I look forward to the next book, "The Silent Governess", already on it's way. I hope there will be many more from Julie Klassen. |
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another great story |
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Another great story that could surely make for a nice movie, you can just picture the characters. You learn as you read about life in the 18th and 19th century. It is an easy read, great love story, I would read other books by this author (and I already have) |
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Very enjoyable read |
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This book kept me reading till the end. I even had a bit of a cry, but I enjoyed it so much I order another of her books. |
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Good historical fiction, not entertaining |
This isn't the most entertaining book I've ever read, but it is a fairly decent glimpse into the life of a young girl whose type of story isn't often portrayed (if ever).
I found the writing style easy to pick up and follow -- however, I do gravitate towards happier romance novels. While this book does indeed have its elements of romance, the main theme of the story isn't as uplifting. It's a hard story and a sad situation for the characters involved, even though it does have a redemptive conclusion.
I don't know that I'd read this book again unless it were necessary to help in a support group or do a character study on historical teen pregnancy. In that sense, it's incredibly eye-opening and will provide lots of food for thought. That's why I'm giving it 4 stars. If you want a serious novel that will change the way you think, this is a good book to consider. But for an entertaining & uplifting read, this isn't the book I'd pick up. |
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