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Mine Is the Night (Here Burns My Candle #2)
SHE LOST EVERYTHING SHE LOVED.
HE HAD EVERYTHING SHE NEEDED.
BUT COULD SHE FIND THE COURAGE TO TRUST HIM?
Stepping from a battered coach on a rainy April eve, newly widowed Elisabeth Kerr must begin again, without husband or title, property or fortune. She is unafraid of work and gifted with a needle, but how will she stitch together the tattered remnants of her life? And who...more
HE HAD EVERYTHING SHE NEEDED.
BUT COULD SHE FIND THE COURAGE TO TRUST HIM?
Stepping from a battered coach on a rainy April eve, newly widowed Elisabeth Kerr must begin again, without husband or title, property or fortune. She is unafraid of work and gifted with a needle, but how will she stitch together the tattered remnants of her life? And who...more
Paperback, 464 pages
Published
March 15th 2011
by WaterBrook Press
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A gentle, historical story about a young Jacobite widow and her widowed mother-in-law trying to survive after being denounced as traitors by King George. I'd hesitate to call it a historical romance, because although that does certainly feature in the story it's not the entire point - the point is the character development, the changes in each as they have to accept their new social ranking and struggle to make their way together, rather than alone, in changed circumstances.
No longer Lady Kerr,...more
No longer Lady Kerr,...more
Elizabeth and her mother in law Marjory Kerr start life anew along with Marjory's cousin Anne in poverty. Elizabeth a gifted seamstress seeks work to support herself and mother in law working for Michael Dalgliesh. She quickly begins spending time with Michael's son Peter and feels quite comfortable with him. Within a short time she is sent looking for new work at Bell Hill. Although not a resident of Bell Hill she longs for at least one friend there. The owner Lord Jack Buchanan befriends her a...more
This is the third book I have reviewed for Liz Curtis Higgs. You can read my review of the last book in this series, “Here Burns My Candle” and my review her study, “Bad Girls of The Bible.”
From “Here Burns My Candle,” Elisabeth Kerr, now a widow, must make her life in a town of her mother-in-law's home. Both her mother-in-law and her must barge in on distant cousin for shelter. The story continues to mimic The Book of Ruth in “Mine is The Night.” Elisabeth is a talented seamstress and at first...more
From “Here Burns My Candle,” Elisabeth Kerr, now a widow, must make her life in a town of her mother-in-law's home. Both her mother-in-law and her must barge in on distant cousin for shelter. The story continues to mimic The Book of Ruth in “Mine is The Night.” Elisabeth is a talented seamstress and at first...more
I did not listen to the first book in this series but I didn’t have any difficulty following the story thread in this stand-alone book. The narrator was first rate and seemed to TRULY know the story and the author’s intent because it was none other than LIZ CURTIS HIGGS HERSELF!!! I sent her a Facebook message afterwards because I could not believe it really was her. But as a long time radio personality that was probably easy for her. And her passion for the story comes through in the narration....more
Well researched and well written historical about the aftermath of the Jacobin rebellion (when the Scots wanted Bonnie Prince Charlie on the throne instead of King George -- and lost the war). Those who supported the prince were hunted down and imprisoned or executed for treason, though for a short period, any who would recant and support the king were given a one-time-offer of pardon.
This is the story of two widows (a mother and daughter-in-law) of men killed in battle. They sought for some wa...more
This is the story of two widows (a mother and daughter-in-law) of men killed in battle. They sought for some wa...more
I thought this book was really good. I knew it was based on the Biblical story of Naomi and Ruth, which is what prompted me to read it (even though I haven't read the others in this series). I do like my happy endings.
I realized AFTER reading it (duh!) that there was a glossary in the back for the Scottish terms used throughout. Nonetheless, I figured most of it out.
That being said, the story was wonderful. It began with Elizabeth (Ruth) and Marjory's (Naomi) journey back to Marjory's home after...more
I realized AFTER reading it (duh!) that there was a glossary in the back for the Scottish terms used throughout. Nonetheless, I figured most of it out.
That being said, the story was wonderful. It began with Elizabeth (Ruth) and Marjory's (Naomi) journey back to Marjory's home after...more
Mine is the Night by Liz Curtis Higgs is the sequel to Here Burns My Candle which takes the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi and places it in 18th century Scotland in the reign of King George. Elizabeth Kerr has followed her mother-in-law Marjory back to her home in Selkirk after the death of her husband, Donald, and his brother in battle fighting for Bonnie Prince Charlie. Because of their support of Charlie, their lands have been seized by the king and they've been labeled traitors. Marjory ha...more
"Mine Is the Night" is a Christian historical (with several romances in it) set in 1746 in Scotland right after the bonny Prince Charlie insurrection was defeated. This is the second and last novel in the series, but you don't have to read the first novel to understand this one. However, if you read this one first, it will spoil some major events in "Here Burns My Candle."
The characters were engaging, complex, and had realistic struggles. Marjory struggled with her sudden poverty, the realizatio...more
The characters were engaging, complex, and had realistic struggles. Marjory struggled with her sudden poverty, the realizatio...more
Liz Curtis Higgs in her new book, "Mine Is The Night" the conclusion of the series originated in "Here My Burns My Candle" published by WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.
Once again we return to Scotland in 1746 and pick up in the lives of Lady Marjory Kerr and her daughter-in-law Elisabeth Kerr. The two widows have returned home poverty stricken and Elizabeth has to take a job with Admiral Lord Buchanan sewing new uniforms for the newly hired staff. While in this employ Elizabeth meets Lord...more
Once again we return to Scotland in 1746 and pick up in the lives of Lady Marjory Kerr and her daughter-in-law Elisabeth Kerr. The two widows have returned home poverty stricken and Elizabeth has to take a job with Admiral Lord Buchanan sewing new uniforms for the newly hired staff. While in this employ Elizabeth meets Lord...more
Scotland, spring, 1746 has proven to be a dangerous time for those with Jacobite leanings. Elizabeth Kerr knows only too well how deadly the world can be. Her husband, Lord Donald Kerr and his brother Andrew have perished in battle, fighting for the Jacobite cause. Lady Marjory Kerr, her widowed mother-in-law, has been stripped of title, land and income. Now Elizabeth and Marjory flee Edinburgh, seeking sanctuary with a distant cousin in Selkirk.
So opens “Mine is the Night,” Liz Curtis Higgs’ fo...more
So opens “Mine is the Night,” Liz Curtis Higgs’ fo...more
Have you ever been disappointed in a book written by Liz Curtis Higgs? Is it even possible? Once again the author has triumphed with her latest novel Mine is the Night.
The sequel to Here Burns My Candle, Mine is the Night continues to follow the lives of Marjory and Elizabeth Kerr. Set in Scotland during the 1700's, this epic story will capture your attention immediately with it's vivid descriptions of Scotland and it's cast of characters.
Those who have read Here Burns My Candle will be pleasant...more
The sequel to Here Burns My Candle, Mine is the Night continues to follow the lives of Marjory and Elizabeth Kerr. Set in Scotland during the 1700's, this epic story will capture your attention immediately with it's vivid descriptions of Scotland and it's cast of characters.
Those who have read Here Burns My Candle will be pleasant...more
I just finished Mine is the Night written by Liz Curtis Higgs. The book is based on the story line of Ruth in the Bible, but takes place in 18th century Scotland. Elizabeth, a widow, follows her widowed mother-in-law, who was stripped of title and fortune, back to her home town of Selkirk. There, they struggle penniless and Elizabeth becomes employed as a seamstress at Bell Hill where Lord Jack Buchanan seeks to provide for this widow and her loved ones.
I was surprised and delighted by Higgs cre...more
I was surprised and delighted by Higgs cre...more
Evocative of the Book of Ruth, Mine Is the Night: A Novel is set in Scotland in 1746, shortly after the Jacobite Rebellion in Scotland. Marjory had moved to her husband's Highland home, and while there her two sons married local women. After her husband and sons were killed in the rebellion, she returns to her hometown, not as the proud lady of the manner she was when she left, but rather as a poor widow needing the charity of a relative, a relative with whom she did not associate in her wealthi...more
MINE IS THE NIGHT by Liz Curtis Higgs is an amazing inspirational historical fiction set in 1746 Selkirk,Scotland. It is the amazing conclusion of "Here Burns My Candle".It is well written with depth and details.It is based on the Biblical characters Naomi and Ruth.This is an amazing story of love,trust,faith and triumph during turbulent times in Scotland.In the beginning of the story of see Marjory(Naomi) and Elisabeth(Ruth) on their way to Marjory's birthplace of Selkirk,where they are hoping...more
I loved this book as I have read some of Liz's other novels, she never fails to create a great read. Liz loves Scotland and so she sets some of her book in that country.
As the Story starts Elizabeth Kerr and her mother-in-law Marjory were both widows and leaving their beloved home and traveling to Selkirk to live with a cousin Anne, or so they hoped as they had sent Gibson "the faithful servant in their home, ahead of them but he was walking as they did not have enough money for him to ride with...more
As the Story starts Elizabeth Kerr and her mother-in-law Marjory were both widows and leaving their beloved home and traveling to Selkirk to live with a cousin Anne, or so they hoped as they had sent Gibson "the faithful servant in their home, ahead of them but he was walking as they did not have enough money for him to ride with...more
Though Mine is the Night by Liz Curtis Higgs focuses on three female characters, in some ways it tells the tale of all women because it’s patterned after the book of Ruth.
The story reminded me of this unchanging truth: No matter the culture, time period, or circumstances, God sees each woman’s most-cherished dreams, hears the cries of her heart, and works His plan into her life—if she will let Him.
The drama opens in Scotland circa 1746. Anne, Marjory, and Elizabeth have each experienced painfu...more
The drama opens in Scotland circa 1746. Anne, Marjory, and Elizabeth have each experienced painfu...more
First reviewed here: http://overweight-bookshelf.blogspot....
I adored this book, which should come as no surprise since I have loved everything penned by Liz Curtis Higgs. This sweeping saga retelling the story of Ruth in Naomi that began in Here Burns My Candle sadly comes to a conclusion in this book. I say sadly because I have grown to adore the characters and will miss accompanying them on the journey to new hope.
Liz has an uncanny talent for transporting the truth of biblical stories into...more
I adored this book, which should come as no surprise since I have loved everything penned by Liz Curtis Higgs. This sweeping saga retelling the story of Ruth in Naomi that began in Here Burns My Candle sadly comes to a conclusion in this book. I say sadly because I have grown to adore the characters and will miss accompanying them on the journey to new hope.
Liz has an uncanny talent for transporting the truth of biblical stories into...more
This was everything I hoped the first book would have been. It was full of realistic characters, exciting plot lines, drama, romance, and a satisfying finish. I am a fan of Liz Curtis Higg's fiction- and this book did not let me down!
I knew what the plot line was based on the second half of the book of Ruth. There were many plot points that I was curious about. How were they going to portray the character that represented Boaz? What happened to Rob? What would happen to Marjory and Gibson? Would...more
I knew what the plot line was based on the second half of the book of Ruth. There were many plot points that I was curious about. How were they going to portray the character that represented Boaz? What happened to Rob? What would happen to Marjory and Gibson? Would...more
If I could only use one word to describe this book, it would be "delightful". Whereas the preceding book, Here Burns My Candle was dark, and full of betrayal, war, and menace, Mine Is the Night is full of light, humor, love, and friendship. I read this book one evening until my eyes were burning, then picked it up and finished it the next morning because I had to know how it ended.
Mine Is the Night is the second half of a semi-modernized retelling of the story of Ruth and Naomi. Elisabeth is a w...more
Mine Is the Night is the second half of a semi-modernized retelling of the story of Ruth and Naomi. Elisabeth is a w...more
May 03, 2011
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It is with mixed feelings that I write this review. In some ways I like this book, in other way, I did not care for it at all.
What I liked about it: The characters were very well developed. They were real. They had real struggles and real issues.
The senses were used very well. You did feel as though you were there in the "auld" Scottish town.
What I didn't like about it: The pacing of the book was ever so slow. The hero did not even enter the stage until over a third of the way into it.
The langua...more
What I liked about it: The characters were very well developed. They were real. They had real struggles and real issues.
The senses were used very well. You did feel as though you were there in the "auld" Scottish town.
What I didn't like about it: The pacing of the book was ever so slow. The hero did not even enter the stage until over a third of the way into it.
The langua...more
When it comes to historical fiction, it does not get much better than this. One of the things that amazed me about the first book in this series, Here Burns My Candle, is how Liz Curtis Higgs was able to take a very well known story from the Bible and create a story set in Scotland in the eighteenth century. She concludes that story in Mine is the Night. I have to say that I actually liked this book better than the last one, which is good because I was so looking forward to reading and to be thi...more
Mine Is the Night is book two in a series, book one is entitled Here Burns My Candle. In the first book the Jacobite rising of 1745 is the historical period dramatized through a family named Kerr. Lord Donald and his wife Lady Marjory Kerr and their two sons had left the town of Selkirk, and had settled in Edinburgh, Scotland when the boys were young. The sons grew up in a titled wealthy family. When Here Burns My Candle begins each son had married a lovely girl. Lady Marjory was a woman accusto...more
What a great ending to a great story! I felt the ending was somewhat predictable but that doesn’t mean I lost interest, by any means. The characters felt like friends to me, and I was so glad to follow them through this book. I hesitate to share much about the plot (even the beginning!) because I don’t want to give anything away from the first book. So in the most general of terms, this is a historical fiction novel set in 18th century Scotland. Mine is the Night is an interpretation of Ruth, ch...more
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genre’s to read. Liz Curtis Higgs has a real way of writing so that as a reader, you connect with the characters and the places of her stories. In this book, I was carried away to eighteenth century Scotland and immersed in the language, customs and celebrations of its people.
Elizabeth Kerr, newly widowed, displaced and without title, accompanies her mother in law to Selkirk seeking refuge and a chance to rebuild a life for herself. Elizabeth is quite tal...more
Elizabeth Kerr, newly widowed, displaced and without title, accompanies her mother in law to Selkirk seeking refuge and a chance to rebuild a life for herself. Elizabeth is quite tal...more
Mine Is The Night
By Liz Curits Higgs
Published by WaterBrook Press
Set in the eighteenth-century Scottish Lowland’s, Mine Is The Night is one family’s journey through loss, sacrifice, and redemption. Two women widowed, stripped of title, wealth, and pride. One woman forgotten, unexpectedly called upon to take them in.
When Marjory Kerr’s two sons are killed on the battlefield at Falkirk fighting for the Jacobite cause, she pleads with her daughters-in-law to return to their families. Having said go...more
By Liz Curits Higgs
Published by WaterBrook Press
Set in the eighteenth-century Scottish Lowland’s, Mine Is The Night is one family’s journey through loss, sacrifice, and redemption. Two women widowed, stripped of title, wealth, and pride. One woman forgotten, unexpectedly called upon to take them in.
When Marjory Kerr’s two sons are killed on the battlefield at Falkirk fighting for the Jacobite cause, she pleads with her daughters-in-law to return to their families. Having said go...more
I really liked Here Burns My Candle, but I loved Mine is the Night. This was a fantastic sequel. Much like Ruth stays with Naomi in the bible, Elisabeth follows Marjory as she returns to her husband's ancestral home. Because King George considers the Kerr support of Prince Charles to be treason, they have lost everything and must prevail upon a distant cousin for shelter.
As they go from wealth to poverty, Elisabeth and Marjory must support themselves and Elisabeth is fortunate to secure work as...more
As they go from wealth to poverty, Elisabeth and Marjory must support themselves and Elisabeth is fortunate to secure work as...more
Liz Curtis Higgs didn’t disappoint me with her newest book. I had a bit of a hard time getting into the first book, Here Burns My Candle but reading it was important to understanding where this book picks up. Higgs does an amazing job of weaving the accent into the story to the point where it’s not too overpowering and takes away from the story but is just the right blend. And Lord Buchanan would have to be one of my favorite characters. Though fictional, he’s the kind of guy I want to find some...more
This was a wonderful, wonderful book. My only regret is that I didn't have the time to read it faster!
Mine is the Night is a fictional re-telling of the story of Ruth and Naomi from the Bible. Only this one is set in 18th-Century Scotland. Elisabeth and Marjory are hoping to escape the notice of the dragoons seaching the landscape for Jacobite rebels. Both Marjory's sons fought and died for Bonnie Prince Charlie at Falkirk and now Elisabeth adn Marjory have been stripped of their title, fortun...more
Mine is the Night is a fictional re-telling of the story of Ruth and Naomi from the Bible. Only this one is set in 18th-Century Scotland. Elisabeth and Marjory are hoping to escape the notice of the dragoons seaching the landscape for Jacobite rebels. Both Marjory's sons fought and died for Bonnie Prince Charlie at Falkirk and now Elisabeth adn Marjory have been stripped of their title, fortun...more
Not realizing I was reading a book that was the last in a trilogy, Mine is the night by Liz Curtis Higgs was a hard read. I am a fan of historical fiction, but maybe this one was beyond me. The language was hard for me to read and, sometimes, understand. Being unable to finish it, I am only 1/3 of the way through and for some reason cannot get into this one.
Liz Curtis Higgs writes a tale of faith, family, and hope. In the age of this tale, women find it hard to actually get a good job; outside...more
Liz Curtis Higgs writes a tale of faith, family, and hope. In the age of this tale, women find it hard to actually get a good job; outside...more
I appreciate historical fiction that is well-researched, and this book is certainly that. I absolutely loved the first book, Here Burns My Candle, and this second book did not disappoint at all. Set in 18th century Scotland, this is basically a retelling of the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz from the Old Testament. While the message is strong, this book isn't overly preachy, as some Christian fiction tends to be. In fact, if you aren't a Christian and don't care for that particular genre, I woul...more
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In her series of best-selling Bad Girls of the Bible books, workbooks, and videos, Liz Curtis Higgs breathes new life into ancient tales about the most infamous—and intriguing—women in scriptural history, from Jezebel to Mary Magdalene. Biblically sound and cutting-edge fresh, these popular titles have helped more than one million women around the world experience...more
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In her series of best-selling Bad Girls of the Bible books, workbooks, and videos, Liz Curtis Higgs breathes new life into ancient tales about the most infamous—and intriguing—women in scriptural history, from Jezebel to Mary Magdalene. Biblically sound and cutting-edge fresh, these popular titles have helped more than one million women around the world experience...more
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