Monthly Archives: October 2015

Island Magic

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Theresa

Ranulph is one of the survivors of a shipwreck, rescued by the inhabitants of one of the Islands off the coast of France and England. He is invited by Rachell Du Frocq to spend his recovery time at their farm. … Continue reading →

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The Hearth and the Eagle

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Theresa

Hesper Honeywood is a passionate, authentic, gutsy heroine searching for fulfillment away from her childhood home of Marblehead Massachusetts. Disaster seems to stalk her as she suffers grief and loss during the Civil War, poverty and hardship and desertion. When … Continue reading →

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A Quilt for Christmas

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Theresa

Eliza’s husband has gone to fight in the Union army. When she is especially lonely, she takes his letters down from the tin box on the shelf and reads them. “Scurvy has broke out and I wish you could send … Continue reading →

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The Last Runaway

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Theresa

I really enjoyed this historical fiction novel that was set in Ohio in the 1850’s, just prior to the Civil War. This time in the history of America was a volatile one, especially with the passing of the Fugitive Slave … Continue reading →

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Mary by Janis Cooke Newman

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Theresa

I was captivated as I read this fictional biography of Abraham Lincoln’s wife. My sympathy was deeply engaged with Mary as I read about her losing her mother at a young age and the lack of affection her new stepmother … Continue reading →

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