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The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter (Gresham Chronicles #2)
Love is in the air. As the wedding of Julia Hollis and Vicar Andrew Phelps approaches, the quaint English village is caught up in a stir of excitement and the promise of an event to remember. Andrew's daughter Elizabeth is being courted by a handsome young curate. But the man she once loved suddenly appears at her door, wanting to prove he's now worthy of her affection. Wh...more
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
October 1st 1998
by Bethany House Publishers
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The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter is the sequel to the charming novel, The Widow of Larkspur Inn. Here you'll find the continuation of the stories and characters introduced in the first novel. Julia Hollis is engaged to Vicar Andrew Phelps. Her three children are Philip, Aleda, and Grace. His two children are Elizabeth and Laurel. Taking more of a central role in this novel are Elizabeth Phelps who is being pursued by two men: Paul Treves and Jonathan Raleigh. A slightly funnier romance invo...more
ALL FOUR BOOKS IN THIS SERIES ARE REVIEWED HERE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
THE WIDOW OF LARKSPUR INN, The Gresham Chronicles Book #1
Lawana Blackwell
•°o•:*¨¨*:•. THESE PEOPLE BECAME FAMILY .•:*¨¨*:• o°•
Book one of The Gresham Chronicles is set in England/1860s. Julia Hollis has 3 children, servants and a grand home, and everything she needs until her husband suddenly passes away. She finds herself very suddenly deep in debt. She has days before the bank will throw her out and take everything. The only...more
THE WIDOW OF LARKSPUR INN, The Gresham Chronicles Book #1
Lawana Blackwell
•°o•:*¨¨*:•. THESE PEOPLE BECAME FAMILY .•:*¨¨*:• o°•
Book one of The Gresham Chronicles is set in England/1860s. Julia Hollis has 3 children, servants and a grand home, and everything she needs until her husband suddenly passes away. She finds herself very suddenly deep in debt. She has days before the bank will throw her out and take everything. The only...more
I just finished this book and found myself wishing it wasn't over! Such a beautifully written book, and a large but well-developed cast of characters.
I have to say, the book didn't engage me at first. This is the second in the series, and not having read the first, I had trouble keeping track of all the characters. Along with that comes my one complaint about the book: I really wish there was a list of the characters at the beginning to help the reader know who's related to whom and that sort of...more
I have to say, the book didn't engage me at first. This is the second in the series, and not having read the first, I had trouble keeping track of all the characters. Along with that comes my one complaint about the book: I really wish there was a list of the characters at the beginning to help the reader know who's related to whom and that sort of...more
I come away from reading this book with the same sense of total satisfaction I experience after devouring a great meal. There is much to be treasured in the stories of the good people who populate the village of Gresham. We start with Vicar Phelps and his lovely fiance, Julia Hollis. You will have met these two good people if you read the first book in the series, "The Widow of Larkspur Inn". As Julia and Andrew prepare for their marriage they see around them loving couples,many with paths not q...more
Lawana Blackwell has my utter respect. Despite the rather large cast of characters in The Courtship of the Vicar's Daughter, each and every one had such a unique personality. All the characters - even minor ones - were well-rounded, believable individuals.
The book itself almost seemed to have several different ongoing plots, though all, for the most part, involving a romance in the small village of Gresham. I'm really not even sure there was a single main character, but rather many. Now, while...more
The book itself almost seemed to have several different ongoing plots, though all, for the most part, involving a romance in the small village of Gresham. I'm really not even sure there was a single main character, but rather many. Now, while...more
I love this series. All the characters from the first book were there with interesting new ones. While there were four romances going, the hardest storyline for me was Philip's life at boarding school. What a terrible system for young boys and girls (and to think it continues to this day - hopefully with many changes).
The most intriguing story was of Seth who had been in prison on a trumped up charge. His journey remaking his life was very uplifting.
I delighted in Mrs. Kingston's plan for Mercy...more
The most intriguing story was of Seth who had been in prison on a trumped up charge. His journey remaking his life was very uplifting.
I delighted in Mrs. Kingston's plan for Mercy...more
Another delightful visit to the English village of Gresham! Lawana Blackwell has captured my attention again with wonderful villagers that I know so well from #1, and introduces some new characters that are just as intriguing and enjoyable.
Loved the story line of Seth & Thomas Langford and Mercy. And that Mrs. Kingston is a clever, inventive woman that faces no challenge she can't accomplish for herself - or any one else who needs her! From my original thought (at the VERY beginning of #1)...more
Loved the story line of Seth & Thomas Langford and Mercy. And that Mrs. Kingston is a clever, inventive woman that faces no challenge she can't accomplish for herself - or any one else who needs her! From my original thought (at the VERY beginning of #1)...more
I have enjoyed reading Ms. Blackwell's historical fiction. I believe that this is almost the best novel so far. She certainly comes up with vivid personality traits of all her characters, adding various interesting dilemmas for all of them. Every character seems to have at least some growth spiritually, and some immense. The love, romance, courting is special, very cautious and sweet that helps you feel like you are the one that is feeling so excited! Faith is always at the top of the list of im...more
I am enjoying this series much more than I expected. These books have been around for years and Blackwell's writing reminds me a bit of another favorite author, Michael Phillips, because she does more than tell a story. She disciples her reader in their Christian faith. The plot is good though unsurprising, the English setting and time period are interesting, but the characters thoughts as Christians are what I like the best because they call me to a deeper walk with Christ and force me to refle...more
I really liked this book, though it took me a few chapters to get into it. I enjoyed all the different story lines that were interconnected, though the title plot line seemed almost a lesser plot line. I also had trouble keeping some of the minor characters straight, but perhaps if I'd read the first book in the series I wouldn't have had that problem. I really enjoyed reading this book and felt it drew me closer to God through the inspiring stories of the characters.
Just as good as book #1. In this book, we follow the romance of Julia and Andrew as they prepare for their wedding. Phillip and Audrey go off to boarding school. Newcomer Seth and his adopted son Thomas buy a house in the country and meet their neighbor, Mercy Sanders. The squire courts a reluctant Mrs. Kingston, and finally we come to the courtship of Elizabeth, the vicar's daughter. Which suitor will win her heart and her hand?
The second book in the series. The story continues in the small town of Gresham, where the widow continues to run the bordering house, sees one of her borders go off to be married, sees her eldest son go off to boarding school, where he will deal with the older boys bullying. A couple new characters are introduced and their journey into each others lives is quite funny.
Another endearing book.
Another endearing book.
Another sweet and delightful story about the residents of Gresham, England. I enjoyed the glimpses of what life was like in the 1870s and was interested in learning of some of the advancements that I hadn't expected to have been around that early, such as gas stoves. Again, the village seems like a lovely place to live, almost storybook perfect, but still in a realistic way.
Absolutely superb! I stayed up until the early morning hours just to finish this book. I loved visiting the village of Gresham again! I can't wait to begin the next book in the series. I wish I could personally go there and walk the village with Mrs. Kingston and stay at the Larkspur Inn. Lawana Blackwell is a very talented writer.
I enjoyed this book as I did the first in this series. The title seems a bit off to me, although the story of the Vicar's daughter's courtship is covered, it didn't seem to me like it was the main one. There are several ongoing stories throughout -- I felt like the story of Mercy Sanders and Seth Langford was the main one in this book, and I hope we hear more about them in the next books in this series.
I continue to enjoy this series and liked this even more than the first installment. Felt like the author was really hitting her stride. Interestingly, it felt like half of the book about about the courtship of a different character -- and a good story, too -- but I kept wondering about the vicar's daughter and whether that line was ever going to catch fire!
Much applause to this second book in the trilogy! I loved it as much as the first and simply cannot wait to read the last one. ( And indeed, there is another trilogy set in the same town that is from further back - yay! )
Loved this one even more than the first in the series! This series is about a small town in England and the different families that live there in the late 1800's. The author does a wonderful job of getting the reader invested in each different story line. I can't wait to start the next one!
I really enjoyed the characters in this book. It follows a lot of different people from one town, and jumps around between their stories, so it is a little slow, but I liked it.
I think it was a good book, but as good as the first one, but still I enjoyed it tremendously. This one is mostly about not only healing but moving on with your life and getting second chances.
Again, it's a very light book, filled with good messages, with characters with good hearts and intentions.
This book had more Christian references that the Widow of Larkspur Inn, so if anyone had a problem with that, it's going to get worse now. But still, it has a clean, happy message.
We have some new ch...more
Again, it's a very light book, filled with good messages, with characters with good hearts and intentions.
This book had more Christian references that the Widow of Larkspur Inn, so if anyone had a problem with that, it's going to get worse now. But still, it has a clean, happy message.
We have some new ch...more
This book did a great job of following older characters from the first book we had grown to love as well as adding several new ones, or introducing us more closely to characters we knew, but not very well. A great read. Looking forward to the next.
Longer review to come later.
Longer review to come later.
Enjoyable as the first getting to know the characters and the town, I love reading about real life problems and how character is really built
Nice little story. Seemed to focus more on other courtships than on the vicar's daughter's courtship. I'll wait awhile before reading the third in the series. The writing is pleasant, but the stories become predictable.
Just like the first in this series, I loved the characters and the storyline. It's tied with the first for being my favorite in the series.
Cute series. On the third book right now. I feel like I know all the Gresham inhabitants. Gresham is sort of the new Cranford!
A nicely done story -- not as obvious which person was for whom at the beginning of the book, which is refreshing :)
This is a wonderful series. I am headed to the 3rd book now. Loved the characters, details, imagery and the way it was weaved together.
Love books in a series because then you don't have to say goodbye to characters you have come to love.
I enjoyed this almost as much as book one. I found it refreshing that Blackwell added in new, interesting characters to book #2. (Grade: B+).
I think I actually like these books more than some of Lori Wick's more recent ones.
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Lawana Blackwell is a full-time writer with 10 published novels, including the bestselling Gresham Chronicles series. She and her husband have three grown sons and live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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