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The Rescue (English Garden #2)
by
Lori Wick
Anne's father, the sword-flourishing, full regimental-wearing "Colonel," is unwell. But the only real battle is Anne's-living as a gentleman's daughter on a pauper's means. When newcomer Robert Weston visits their cottage while inspecting his new estate, Anne accidentally topples into his arms from a ladder. The Colonel, mistaking the scene, demands honor for Anne and a ha...more
Paperback, 297 pages
Published
July 1st 2002
by Harvest House Publishers
(first published January 1st 2002)
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I liked this one better because the circumstances were quirky. It is set in 1811 and Anne's dad seems to have Alzheimer's-style symptoms that came about after a prolonged high fever. Their circumstances are poor so she does all the cooking, cleaning and maintenance of the house. The roof needs to be fixed and she gets up on a ladder. She falls and Weston catches her. Anne's dad sees her in his arms and feels her honor has been compromised and forces a marriage at swordpoint. Anne tells Weston to...more
I will preface this review by telling you that Lori Wick is one of my favorite Christian romance authors on the planet. I will also preface this review by telling you that Lori Wick had already published quite a few novels when I started reading her five or six years ago, and she has published quite a few more since then. She seems to have fallen into a rut with her plots, and her novels have become formulaic. That said, there are several of her works that are on my “absolute favorite books ever...more
This book introduces the characters of Anne Gardiner and Robert Weston quickly, and gives them the impetus to fall in love: Gardiner's senile father forces them to marry (at swordpoint, no less!) when he rescues her from falling off a ladder and misinterprets their circumstances.
That a senile old man with a sword is allowed to wander England without supervision is ludicrous enough, but then we're expected to believe that Weston really is rescuing Anne from a life of poverty. There is one cute sc...more
That a senile old man with a sword is allowed to wander England without supervision is ludicrous enough, but then we're expected to believe that Weston really is rescuing Anne from a life of poverty. There is one cute sc...more
The Rescue is a beautiful historical/inspirational romance, the second book in the English Garden series. Anne Gardiner and Robert Weston ended up getting married, when he caught her from falling from a ladder. Little did they know, her ill father wanted them to get married and they did as strangers--a marriage of convenience. But when this happened, it was the talk of the time, while Anne's reputation was tarnished by gossip. That's when Robert decided they get married for real. And slowly but...more
Set in 1811 in England, "The Rescue" centers on two young single people thrown together by danger, gossip, and obedience to God. Eventually, they also fall in love.
While the idea for this series is great (Christian companion stories for Austen & Bronte), the execution is so poor that I would not recommend these to the reader of discretion.
Plot: B
Writing: I-
Vocabulary: D-
Level: Easy
Rating: G
Worldview: Christian
While the idea for this series is great (Christian companion stories for Austen & Bronte), the execution is so poor that I would not recommend these to the reader of discretion.
Plot: B
Writing: I-
Vocabulary: D-
Level: Easy
Rating: G
Worldview: Christian
Definately a Christian read. I guess I should have read the first one in the garden series because I didn't know who half the characters were and she introduced a ton at the beginning. It was good, some parts where better than others. The romance towards the end was good. Clean.
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Lori Wick did an exceptional job telling a beautiful Godly love story from start to finish. Masterfully written, heartwarming. This book challenged me to submit more lovingly to my husband and draw closer to him as a wife.
I thought for sure they were married the first time... It was funny, and I love Anne she is full of independence but so sweet. Another marvelous work Lori, keep up the good work!
This was a cute book which had the couple fall in love after they got married. They were really already there but they just didn't know it of course. nice and clean.
Another pleasant story different from the first in the series but with some of the same characters. Easy, quick read. Sweet and tender story.
I'm a sucker for an arranged marriage/ marriage of convenience that grows into love. See also The Princess by Lori Wick
A most tender stiry of how God can take two broken lives and work it all out. We have to be willing first!
I liked this story because I found it original due to the charcters involved they seemed very alive to me.
Second book in the series... enjoyed it more than the first... loved it.
I wanted to smack Westin in the beginning...but overall great.
It reminded me of Courting Miss Lancaster. A good read.
A little slow in some parts but altogether a good story.
A sweet read of an innocent time. On to book 3 of the series.
It was alright, but not really really exciting.
great read - well written
I loved the ending!
Awww, this book was so cute! Lori Wick does such a great job with the emotional side of characters. Anne was a perfect example of femininity also... Very fun to see how that worked in her marriage. :)
great book!
Favorite Series!!!
Beautiful series
very enjoyable
I found this story line much more orginal than the first book in the series. I also didn't realize that the series didn't stick with the same family but moves around in the town. I loved the charcter of Anne and also of Weston and felt that they both reacted very normally to the situation at hand. The only part that was unclear to me for along time was whether or not they were married in the beginning.
Loved it
I'm having a hard time wanting to finish this book...very unrealistic...such simplistic characters...un-believable storyline...It actually would be a nice book for an eleven year old girl...I should have read it fourteen years ago... :)
Excellent romantic read! Lori Wick's third shot at marriage of convenience was the best. I love Anne Gardiner's handling of the community around her and her eccentric father. I love Weston's tender care of his new wife, and his servant Mansfield's understanding of absolutely everything. I also love that all these names come straight out of Jane Austen books! Fun!
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Lori Wick is known as one of the most versatile Christian fiction writers on the market today. From pioneer fiction to a series set in Victorian England to a contemporary novel, Lori's books (over 5 million in print) continue to delight readers and top the Christian bestselling fiction list. Lori and her husband, Bob, live in Wisconsin with "the three coolest kids in the world."
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Lori Wick is known as one of the most versatile Christian fiction writers on the market today. From pioneer fiction to a series set in Victorian England to a contemporary novel, Lori's books (over 5 million in print) continue to delight readers and top the Christian bestselling fiction list. Lori and her husband, Bob, live in Wisconsin with "the three coolest kids in the world."
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