Worthy Of Legend by Roseanna M White

Extending The Hand Of Grace

Worthy Of Legend by Roseanna M White is a powerful Christian historical novel. It is the third book in The Secrets Of The Isles series. It can be read as a stand-alone but it is far better to read the books in order as each one starts where the previous one ended.

There is a continuity of characters throughout the series. Each book has it’s focus on different main characters. In this book we have four lead characters to follow.

We drop in on a young woman and her maid. In these changing times of 1906, we see that friendship steps over the class boundaries as the pair form a strong friendship bond.

We cannot choose our family members. We witness the cruelty that has been levied at a daughter by her brother and father. She has felt isolated and an outcast but still has a heart that extends the hand of grace.

The pursuit of wealth and fame is a shocking master. When greed steps in, a downfall is sure to happen. True treasure lies within hearts that love.

1906 is a time when the world was on the brink of change. Young ladies know their own minds and are so much more than the outdated view that society has of them. She was “nothing but a marriage pawn – whose ideas were worthless, whose purpose was to be pretty.”

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The Woven Lie by Liz Harris

Cosy Crime

The Woven Lie by Liz Harris is a light-hearted historical cosy crime novel that entertained me from the start. It is the third book in The Three Sisters series but can be read as a stand-alone.

The action takes place in a village in Suffolk in 1948 as we join a young woman who has a new job in charge of a local museum.

We witness the passion for the ancient artefacts. We also witness her naivety as she learns on the job and is far too trusting.

Greed is a terrible master. There is sure to be a downfall when greed motivates actions.

The rural setting introduces the reader to a close-knit community where not everyone is quite as they seem.

Times are changing as we move away from the war years. 1948 saw the birth of the NHS. We follow characters who are implementing those changes.

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The Chemist by A.A. Dhand

Gripping

The Chemist by A.A. Dhand is a totally gripping contemporary gangland suspense that I read in just two sittings.

The reader enters the criminal underworld of Leeds as we traverse a no-go estate run by unscrupulous drug lords.

There is a tension as rival gangs fight over turf.

Within these turf wars, innocents are caught up and used by the rival gangs as pawns to force a father’s hand.

Those who would do good, find themselves spiraling downwards into a murky grey area as revenge is sought on behalf of the innocent.

Within The Chemist we meet anti-heroes who work to right the wrongs, using whatever is at their disposal. They clash with the law enforcement, even though they have similar goals.

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To Treasure An Heiress by Roseanna M White

A Pearl Of Great Price

To Treasure An Heiress by Roseanna M White is an enthralling Christian historical adventure which I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the second book in The Secrets Of The Isles series, and though it can be read as a stand-alone, I would recommend reading book one first.

The novel is set in 1906 on the Scilly Isles and follows on immediately where book one finished

All the familiar characters are in the tale but the focus is on a different lead pair. There is a delightful light-hearted and amusing banter between the two which highly entertains the reader.

We see that first impressions are not always correct. Some are charming at first but turn out to be wolves in sheep’s clothing, and the flock need to beware. Others seem abrasive at first but turn out to be true gentlemen.

Being a gentleman has nothing to do with class and everything to do with character.

God looks after His children. The characters are seeking buried treasure. True treasure is not found in the ground but in the hearts of people. When we sin, we are like buried treasure – we are dirty and need washing with the blood of Jesus. Within the hearts of the children of God is where true treasure is found.

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