My review of Lady of Milkweed Manor by Julie Klassen
Posted by:
Michelle Sutton on
January 27, 2008 at
12:50AM EST
About the book:
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.
My review:
This is truly one of the most emotionally gripping novels I've ever
read and it is sure to make my best of 2008 list. My heart pounded with
anticipation so many times I lost count. Just when I thought I knew
what would happen next, something different took place. The author did
an amazing job pulling the reader into Charlotte's life. I longed for
her happiness. And there were so many powerful subplots that my head is
still swimming with amazement, and my heart is still gripped by this
strangely sad, yet hopeful and deeply romantic tale of love and loss,
of sacrifice and reward. Bottom line...This story is so full of passion
that it will make your heart sing.
Best of all, Lady of Milkweed Manor
shows in a tangible and emotionally gratifying way how all things do
work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called
according to His purpose. The element of sacrificial love in this
poignant novel is so incredibly powerful that it will stick with me for
years to come. I am so impressed with this author's "voice" and her
ability to draw my heart into a story that I plan to read every books
she pens from this day forward. I highly recommend this story. If you
take my advice, you'll see why.
Lady of Milkweed Manor was published by Bethany House and released in January 2008.
