My Review
I really enjoy reading time-split novels and discovering how the connection is made between the time periods. While this one is mostly focused on modern times and Taylor's story I did make a connection with Taylor. She gets a chance to be a part of her best friend, Victoria Bennett's family and she dare not mess it up. The women spend much time together as best friends and as aspiring author's take summer classes at Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House. Pushing aside her insecurity Taylor is starting to come into her own until the
ultimate betrayal happens.
I did expect to see more of Louisa May Alcott's story but we do see how the time frames meshed.It's very evident the author has researched this time period.
A beautiful story about grace and finding your place in life,compassion allowing others in,betrayal,coming to grips with it,redemption and forgiveness.
Growth,maturity and love round it out.
The plot was amazing and well rounded,I loved the descriptions feeling
as though I were right there with the characters.
Expected publication: February 9th 2021 by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.
Good Reads Summary
Concord, Massachusetts
2001
Abandoned by her own family, Taylor is determined not to mess up her chance at joining the home of her best friend, Victoria Bennett. But despite attending summer camp at Louisa May Alcott's historic Orchard House with Victoria and sharing dreams of becoming famous authors, Taylor struggles to fit in. As she enters college and begins dating, it feels like Taylor is finally finding her place and some stability . . . until Victoria's betrayal changes everything.
1865
While Louisa May Alcott is off traveling the world, Johanna Suhre accepts a job tending Louisa's aging parents and their home in Concord. Soon after arriving at Orchard House, Johanna meets Nathan Bancroft and, ignoring Louisa's words of caution, falls in love and accepts Nathan's proposal. But before long, Johanna experiences her husband's dark side, and she can't hide the bruises that appear.
2019
After receiving news of Lorraine Bennett's cancer diagnosis, Taylor knows she must return home to see her adoptive mother again. Now a successful author, Taylor is determined to spend little time in Concord. Yet she becomes drawn into the story of a woman who lived there centuries before. And through her story, Taylor may just find forgiveness and
a place to belong.
About The Author
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Heidi Chiavaroli is a writer, runner, and grace-clinger who could spend hours exploring places that whisper of historical secrets. She is an ACFW Carol Award winner and a Christy finalist. Both her debut novel, "Freedom's Ring" and her sophomore novel, "The Hidden Side" are Romantic Times Top Picks. "Freedom's Ring" was also a BOOKLIST Top Ten Romance Debut. She makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons. Visit her online at heidichiavaroli.com.
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