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Saddler's Legacy #3
Lovelier Than Daylight
When her nieces and nephews fall victim to their alcoholic father's mistakes, Susanna Hanby vows to rescue them. In 1875, Susanna Hanby travels to her sister's Ohio farm-but no one is there. Her sister's alcoholic husband claims that she has run off and dumped their six children at the county orphanage, and he doesn't care. Desperate to keep the family together, Susanna seeks help from her uncle Will in Westerville. Johann Giere is heir to a thriving German-American brewery in Columbus. When he helps a saloon owner take beer to Westerville, Johann expects a fight between the new saloon and the driest town in America. He doesn't expect to meet Susanna, a pretty temperance crusader who wins his sympathy. The small town erupts in gunpowder and fire, but Johann vows to help Susanna rescue her nieces and nephews. Susanna grows to admire him even as she detests his business. He finds her lovelier with every passing day, until they both face an impossible choice between passion and principle. Lovelier than Daylight is a novel of faith and grace inspired by the real Hanby family of Ohio and their role in the Westerville Whiskey Wars.
368 pages, Paperback
First published November 6, 2012
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Rosslyn Elliott
8 books93 followersRosslyn Elliott is a professional writer, researcher, and editor. Her chief joys include learning new things, getting past small talk to the real human being beneath, and writing pieces that move others to laugh, think, or just feel better. She believes in peace, dignity and opportunity for all people. Rosslyn works in many kinds of writing, including novels, journalistic features, copywriting, academic writing, stage plays, audio and video scripts, white papers, corporate communications, and more. Her novels have won awards and critical acclaim for their writing quality and depth of research. Rosslyn is an accomplished public speaker who has often performed her own work and the work of others onstage.
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December 26, 2012
A captivating story in a challenging time period, this novel quickly had my attention and interest. It's one of those stories that goes beyond the page to fill my mind with questions while I can't be reading. The characters are such that you want to cheer for them and see them succeed.
One of the things I loved the most about the book was the writing style and voice. I believe this book truly captivated the essence of years of practice and hard work and previous works of published fiction. Beautiful imagery and word pictures that didn't distract from the story is what sets this book above others I have read.
Now that I have read three books about the Hanby family, I am fascinated to know more and am a bit disappointed that this the final book in the series. Reconnecting with previous characters makes this novel that much more rich for the reader.
The romance was a great player in the book, though I almost wish it had played a stronger role. But the ending certainly makes up for any bit of lack I thought the middle might have had.
All in all, I am quite pleased with this latest novel find and have added it to my keeper shelf.
This review is my honest opinion, thanks to the author for my copy to review.
One of the things I loved the most about the book was the writing style and voice. I believe this book truly captivated the essence of years of practice and hard work and previous works of published fiction. Beautiful imagery and word pictures that didn't distract from the story is what sets this book above others I have read.
Now that I have read three books about the Hanby family, I am fascinated to know more and am a bit disappointed that this the final book in the series. Reconnecting with previous characters makes this novel that much more rich for the reader.
The romance was a great player in the book, though I almost wish it had played a stronger role. But the ending certainly makes up for any bit of lack I thought the middle might have had.
All in all, I am quite pleased with this latest novel find and have added it to my keeper shelf.
This review is my honest opinion, thanks to the author for my copy to review.
November 14, 2012
On a visit to her sister, Susanna Hanby discovers that her sister has disappeared and her children with her. Susanna goes on to her uncle and aunt's home in Westerville, and enlists their help in finding the children. The Hanbys discover that the children have been placed in orphanages. When a saloon opens in Westerville, Susanna feels very strongly about the dangers of drinking and crosses paths with Johann Giere, a German brewer from Columbus. Despite the attraction she feels for him, her judgement is clouded because of his family's profession. As tensions rise in Westerville and the Hanby's determination to claim the children, both Johann and Susanna must work together and learn to put their differences aside.
This is the third and final book in the Saddler's Legacy Series. I'll admit it was hard to say goodbye to Will & Ann Hanby after following them through the other two books. While this one was not my favorite of the series, I still found it to be very good. Susanna's determination to reclaim the children that she loves was touching. Yet what made her seem more human was the fact that when she realized that her strong opinions could possibly have contributed to the destruction of a family's livelihood, she learned the value of holding her tongue and seeking the advise of her wise uncle and aunt. Johann recognized a choice he'd have to make. He prayed hard about both opportunities that presented itself, both which seemed to be of God, before he made a decision. He's a strong man with a strong faith. Hard topics such as temperance, abuse, and even to some extent prejudice are brought up in the book and dealt with beautifully.
I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson's Booksneeze program for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of historical fiction, Colleen Coble, Cathy Gohlke, Jody Hedlund, Julie Klassen
Rating - 4 stars
This is the third and final book in the Saddler's Legacy Series. I'll admit it was hard to say goodbye to Will & Ann Hanby after following them through the other two books. While this one was not my favorite of the series, I still found it to be very good. Susanna's determination to reclaim the children that she loves was touching. Yet what made her seem more human was the fact that when she realized that her strong opinions could possibly have contributed to the destruction of a family's livelihood, she learned the value of holding her tongue and seeking the advise of her wise uncle and aunt. Johann recognized a choice he'd have to make. He prayed hard about both opportunities that presented itself, both which seemed to be of God, before he made a decision. He's a strong man with a strong faith. Hard topics such as temperance, abuse, and even to some extent prejudice are brought up in the book and dealt with beautifully.
I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson's Booksneeze program for the purpose of reviewing. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of historical fiction, Colleen Coble, Cathy Gohlke, Jody Hedlund, Julie Klassen
Rating - 4 stars
January 15, 2013
I quite enjoyed this book. It takes a interesting time in American history and adds a romance story and even some mystery into the fold.
What I liked: This book had a lot of depth and a few different angles to the plot that made it very interesting. Susanna was quite likeable. She did not always think before she spoke but as the book goes along she starts to realize she needs to let God help her to stop and think. I think almost anyone could relate to her. Johann was also quite likeable. He was dealing with what he wanted to do with his life. He could continue to work for his father or he could become a full time journalist. Again he had to stop and let God help him find his way. Ann and Will where also in this book. This is the third book in the series and Ann and Will where the main characters in the first book. They are Susanna’s aunt and uncle and I liked how they fit in the story line.
What I did not like: There really was not much I did not like. Susanna was a little annoying at first but I could understand why she acted the way she did.
Overall this was a great book and I really enjoyed it. It dealt with how drinking can affect a family as well as how Christians can over step at times and how in the end God is supreme even when it seems hopeless. The author did a wonderful job tying it all together. This is the last book in a series of three. I have not read the two books before it but this book can easily be read as a stand alone. Also even though I have not read the other two books I thought the way she wrapped up the book at the end closed the whole series well. I would like to go back at some point and read the first two books to learn more about those characters. If you’re a Historical Fiction fan you will like this book. The information about the time period was very well researched and crafted into a wonderful story. Check it out!
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What I liked: This book had a lot of depth and a few different angles to the plot that made it very interesting. Susanna was quite likeable. She did not always think before she spoke but as the book goes along she starts to realize she needs to let God help her to stop and think. I think almost anyone could relate to her. Johann was also quite likeable. He was dealing with what he wanted to do with his life. He could continue to work for his father or he could become a full time journalist. Again he had to stop and let God help him find his way. Ann and Will where also in this book. This is the third book in the series and Ann and Will where the main characters in the first book. They are Susanna’s aunt and uncle and I liked how they fit in the story line.
What I did not like: There really was not much I did not like. Susanna was a little annoying at first but I could understand why she acted the way she did.
Overall this was a great book and I really enjoyed it. It dealt with how drinking can affect a family as well as how Christians can over step at times and how in the end God is supreme even when it seems hopeless. The author did a wonderful job tying it all together. This is the last book in a series of three. I have not read the two books before it but this book can easily be read as a stand alone. Also even though I have not read the other two books I thought the way she wrapped up the book at the end closed the whole series well. I would like to go back at some point and read the first two books to learn more about those characters. If you’re a Historical Fiction fan you will like this book. The information about the time period was very well researched and crafted into a wonderful story. Check it out!
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July 17, 2013
What a lovely book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Susanna and Johann and the struggles they went through. I have become aware that this is the third book in a series, however, I was able to follow the story without any problems at all. Lovelier Than Daylight can definitely stand alone.
The book begins with Susanna's shocking discovery that her sister has disappeared and her six nieces and nephews have been placed in orphanages. Susanna's drunk brother-in-law claims that Rachel, his wife, has deserted the family and run off with another man.
Susanna and Johann's paths cross when Johann accompanies a shipment of lager from his family's brewery to Westerville, where Susanna is living with her Aunt and Uncle. These two are drawn to each other, however, Susanna has very strong views regarding alcohol and has trouble seeing past Johann's family business.
We follow the story of Susanna and Johann's quest to retrieve the children and unearth the truth behind the disappearance of Susanna's sister. And what a story it is, with many twists and turns.
The author has done a wonderful job of creating characters that are complex and situations that are not easily resolved. The topics of prejudice, drunkenness, and malicious anger are covered, as well as lessons learned about forgiveness and love toward others.
I received this book for free from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The book begins with Susanna's shocking discovery that her sister has disappeared and her six nieces and nephews have been placed in orphanages. Susanna's drunk brother-in-law claims that Rachel, his wife, has deserted the family and run off with another man.
Susanna and Johann's paths cross when Johann accompanies a shipment of lager from his family's brewery to Westerville, where Susanna is living with her Aunt and Uncle. These two are drawn to each other, however, Susanna has very strong views regarding alcohol and has trouble seeing past Johann's family business.
We follow the story of Susanna and Johann's quest to retrieve the children and unearth the truth behind the disappearance of Susanna's sister. And what a story it is, with many twists and turns.
The author has done a wonderful job of creating characters that are complex and situations that are not easily resolved. The topics of prejudice, drunkenness, and malicious anger are covered, as well as lessons learned about forgiveness and love toward others.
I received this book for free from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 21, 2014
"The world had not broken from a lack of righteousness. It had broken from a lack of love".
"Lovelier Than Daylight" was far more than just an interesting book about an interesting historical event; the Westerville Whiskey Wars of 1875 and 1879. This book reached far deeper and wider with an unspoken challenge for current day readers; how does a person's passionate sense of morality affect his/her everyday actions and reactions? Susanna Hanby learned, somewhat the hard way, what a fine line that could be, as she tackled the issue of the "use and abuse" of alcohol; knowing from personal experience the kind of destruction that alcoholism could bring to a family. On the other hand, Johann Giere; an aspiring journalist and heir to a fortune from a partnership in his father's German-American brewery, seeks to persuade Susanna that an honest business can provide a livelihood for good, hard-working families for years to come. Each must take a hard look at the other's opinions; thus,launching these two young people in and out of dire circumstances.
Rosslyn Elliott accomplishes her self-proclaimed goal; "holding up a mirror to an historical event that still has the power to cause us to examine our moral choices." And she does it well!
"Lovelier Than Daylight" was far more than just an interesting book about an interesting historical event; the Westerville Whiskey Wars of 1875 and 1879. This book reached far deeper and wider with an unspoken challenge for current day readers; how does a person's passionate sense of morality affect his/her everyday actions and reactions? Susanna Hanby learned, somewhat the hard way, what a fine line that could be, as she tackled the issue of the "use and abuse" of alcohol; knowing from personal experience the kind of destruction that alcoholism could bring to a family. On the other hand, Johann Giere; an aspiring journalist and heir to a fortune from a partnership in his father's German-American brewery, seeks to persuade Susanna that an honest business can provide a livelihood for good, hard-working families for years to come. Each must take a hard look at the other's opinions; thus,launching these two young people in and out of dire circumstances.
Rosslyn Elliott accomplishes her self-proclaimed goal; "holding up a mirror to an historical event that still has the power to cause us to examine our moral choices." And she does it well!
January 31, 2020
This was my least favorite of the series but overall was still a good book. Not a fan of Susana’s tirade against lager that Johann makes. I understand not liking alcohol and feeling like it is morally wrong but it felt too preachy to be entertaining. It is interesting to read about the Westerville war against alcohol though. It wasn’t something I ever knew about before. I appreciate all the research the author did to write this novel.
May 14, 2020
I liked this conclusion to the Saddler's Legacy. It was interesting to read about Will and Ann Hanby fifty years after the first book. Their niece Susanna comes to Westerville, Ohio to stay with them with the intention of attending Otterbein College. On the way she stops to see her sister Rachel and her family but finds only her drunken husband, George. He tells her Rachel left with another man and left the children in an orphan home. Thus begins Susanna's quest to find her sister and free the children. The youngest three are well cared for but there was no room at that orphanage for the oldest three, who have become indentured at a children's home where they don't have enough to eat. Johann Giere has dreams of becoming a crime reporter for a New York newspaper but his father wants him to continue to work with him at their German brewery in Columbus. Johann and Susanna's lives intertwine as he spends time in Westerville covering the story of the town's opposition to the opening of a saloon and all the tragedy that brings. Susanna has a temper and is quick to judge. Through the examples of Will and Ann and the patience and love of Johann, she begins to learn another way.
October 17, 2017
This was another great book. Susanna is shocked to learn that her nieces and nephew are in a foster home. She suspect her sister's drinking husband is behind all the changes.
Johann is heir to his family's brewery. When he and Susanna first meet, Susanna doesn't like the business. She hates drinking because of her brother-in-law. She constantly goes to the orphanage where her sister's kids are.
When Johann proposes that he and Susanna should get married, she refuses. She keeps telling him that she will never marry a man that is involved with the business of alcohol. She marries him in the end, which made me happy.
Johann is heir to his family's brewery. When he and Susanna first meet, Susanna doesn't like the business. She hates drinking because of her brother-in-law. She constantly goes to the orphanage where her sister's kids are.
When Johann proposes that he and Susanna should get married, she refuses. She keeps telling him that she will never marry a man that is involved with the business of alcohol. She marries him in the end, which made me happy.
October 6, 2021
Do not ask me why I love these fluffy little Christian historical romances so much. I do not know. But the fact remains that I love them. This one wasn't quite as good as Sweeter Than Birdsong plot wise but I loved the characters so much.
November 9, 2018
Meh...
December 16, 2020
Pretty Good
January 28, 2021
4.5 stars
August 8, 2021
Highly recommend this series!!!
November 7, 2012
Rosslyn Elliott in her new book, “Lovelier than Daylight” Book Three in The Saddler’s Legacy published by Thomas Nelson takes us into the life of Susanna Hamby in 1875 Ohio.
From the back cover: Susanna is a lady of principles who values family above all. Johann seems to represent all she despises . . . but appearances can be deceiving.
In 1875, Susanna Hanby is headed off to college in Westerville, Ohio, when she discovers her sister Rachel and Rachel’s children have disappeared. Susanna suspects that Rachel’s alcoholic husband knows more than he’s saying and she vows to uncover the truth.
Johann Giere is heir to a successful German-American brewery in Columbus, but longs for a career in journalism in New York City. When Johann signs on as the supplier for a new saloon in Westerville, his and Susanna’s paths cross and sparks fly. A fiery temperance crusader, Susanna despises Johann’s profession, but she cannot deny the attraction.
When Susanna learns that Rachel’s children have been indentured to orphanages in the city, she despairs that her family will be fractured forever. But Johann makes Susanna an offer she can’t refuse—pitting her passion and her principles against one another.
If she can find a way for her head and her heart to be in harmony, a future lovelier than daylight awaits her.
Lovelier than Daylight is a story of love and faith based on the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875, a dramatic real historical event featured in the 2011 documentary Prohibition by Ken Burns.
In “Lovelier than Daylight” Rosslyn Elliott not only gives us a great romance but a real piece of history. While her work is fiction this book is based on the lives of a real Johann and Susanna who went through much of the events depicted in the story. This story has such great themes such as the use and abuse of alcohol and intolerance to the point of violence. I like history and any story that focuses on some historical event, in this case the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875, is a winner in my book. On top of all of that “Lovelier than Daylight” has the most creative romances between Johann and Susanna as one sells alcohol and the other is a temperance crusader. This is a wonderful read and I guarantee you will be delighted. I am sorry that this series is ending however I look forward to more great stories from Rosslyn Elliott
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the back cover: Susanna is a lady of principles who values family above all. Johann seems to represent all she despises . . . but appearances can be deceiving.
In 1875, Susanna Hanby is headed off to college in Westerville, Ohio, when she discovers her sister Rachel and Rachel’s children have disappeared. Susanna suspects that Rachel’s alcoholic husband knows more than he’s saying and she vows to uncover the truth.
Johann Giere is heir to a successful German-American brewery in Columbus, but longs for a career in journalism in New York City. When Johann signs on as the supplier for a new saloon in Westerville, his and Susanna’s paths cross and sparks fly. A fiery temperance crusader, Susanna despises Johann’s profession, but she cannot deny the attraction.
When Susanna learns that Rachel’s children have been indentured to orphanages in the city, she despairs that her family will be fractured forever. But Johann makes Susanna an offer she can’t refuse—pitting her passion and her principles against one another.
If she can find a way for her head and her heart to be in harmony, a future lovelier than daylight awaits her.
Lovelier than Daylight is a story of love and faith based on the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875, a dramatic real historical event featured in the 2011 documentary Prohibition by Ken Burns.
In “Lovelier than Daylight” Rosslyn Elliott not only gives us a great romance but a real piece of history. While her work is fiction this book is based on the lives of a real Johann and Susanna who went through much of the events depicted in the story. This story has such great themes such as the use and abuse of alcohol and intolerance to the point of violence. I like history and any story that focuses on some historical event, in this case the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875, is a winner in my book. On top of all of that “Lovelier than Daylight” has the most creative romances between Johann and Susanna as one sells alcohol and the other is a temperance crusader. This is a wonderful read and I guarantee you will be delighted. I am sorry that this series is ending however I look forward to more great stories from Rosslyn Elliott
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
To listen to 24 hours non-stop, commercial free Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
December 14, 2012
Susanna is a lady of principles who values family above all. Johann seems to represent all she despises . . . but appearances can be deceiving.
In 1875, Susanna Hanby is headed off to college in Westerville, Ohio, when she discovers her sister Rachel and Rachel’s children have disappeared. Susanna suspects that Rachel’s alcoholic husband knows more than he’s saying and she vows to uncover the truth.
Johann Giere is heir to a successful German-American brewery in Columbus, but longs for a career in journalism in New York City. When Johann signs on as the supplier for a new saloon in Westerville, his and Susanna’s paths cross and sparks fly. A fiery temperance crusader, Susanna despises Johann’s profession, but she cannot deny the attraction.
When Susanna learns that Rachel’s children have been indentured to orphanages in the city, she despairs that her family will be fractured forever. But Johann makes Susanna an offer she can’t refuse—pitting her passion and her principles against one another.
If she can find a way for her head and her heart to be in harmony, a future lovelier than daylight awaits her.
Lovelier than Daylight is a story of love and faith based on the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875, a dramatic real historical event featured in the 2011 documentary Prohibition by Ken Burns.
Lovelier than Daylight by Rosslyn Elliot is a well written story that was a neat mix of romance, intrigue, truth and fiction. It is the third book in the The Saddler Legacy Series, but it is not imperative that you read the other two first in order to enjoy this novel. The plot line was interesting and held my attention throughout. The plot started quickly, but then went into a lull as more background information was given about the situation and characters. However, after a few chapters I was captured by the storyline and the characters, and I read well into the night in order to finish the novel. The plot contained a good mesh of themes such as love, overcoming prejudice, suspense, and intrigue. I was completely satisfied with the ending, and I enjoyed how the novel alternated between the perspective of Susanna and Johann.
The characters were well developed, realistic, and captured my affection. Susanna was a character that had her share of both strengths and flaws. She started out extremely prejudiced against Johann and his trade, but the words of Johann, his family, and her aunt caused her to have a better understanding of what God can do with any business and any people. Johann was a truly admirable character whom I really liked. He was kind, compassionate, gentle, and he trusted God and His leading even when he felt like his heart was leading him somewhere else. The supporting characters of Will and Ann Hanby were exceptional, and I was convicted over and over by their wise words.
Overall, I truly enjoyed Lovelier than Daylight, and I would highly recommend that anyone who enjoys historical fiction/romance read the Saddler Legacy Series.
I received this novel for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers and Booksneeze.com.
See my blog http://hearttoheartbooks.blogspot.com for more reviews.
In 1875, Susanna Hanby is headed off to college in Westerville, Ohio, when she discovers her sister Rachel and Rachel’s children have disappeared. Susanna suspects that Rachel’s alcoholic husband knows more than he’s saying and she vows to uncover the truth.
Johann Giere is heir to a successful German-American brewery in Columbus, but longs for a career in journalism in New York City. When Johann signs on as the supplier for a new saloon in Westerville, his and Susanna’s paths cross and sparks fly. A fiery temperance crusader, Susanna despises Johann’s profession, but she cannot deny the attraction.
When Susanna learns that Rachel’s children have been indentured to orphanages in the city, she despairs that her family will be fractured forever. But Johann makes Susanna an offer she can’t refuse—pitting her passion and her principles against one another.
If she can find a way for her head and her heart to be in harmony, a future lovelier than daylight awaits her.
Lovelier than Daylight is a story of love and faith based on the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875, a dramatic real historical event featured in the 2011 documentary Prohibition by Ken Burns.
Lovelier than Daylight by Rosslyn Elliot is a well written story that was a neat mix of romance, intrigue, truth and fiction. It is the third book in the The Saddler Legacy Series, but it is not imperative that you read the other two first in order to enjoy this novel. The plot line was interesting and held my attention throughout. The plot started quickly, but then went into a lull as more background information was given about the situation and characters. However, after a few chapters I was captured by the storyline and the characters, and I read well into the night in order to finish the novel. The plot contained a good mesh of themes such as love, overcoming prejudice, suspense, and intrigue. I was completely satisfied with the ending, and I enjoyed how the novel alternated between the perspective of Susanna and Johann.
The characters were well developed, realistic, and captured my affection. Susanna was a character that had her share of both strengths and flaws. She started out extremely prejudiced against Johann and his trade, but the words of Johann, his family, and her aunt caused her to have a better understanding of what God can do with any business and any people. Johann was a truly admirable character whom I really liked. He was kind, compassionate, gentle, and he trusted God and His leading even when he felt like his heart was leading him somewhere else. The supporting characters of Will and Ann Hanby were exceptional, and I was convicted over and over by their wise words.
Overall, I truly enjoyed Lovelier than Daylight, and I would highly recommend that anyone who enjoys historical fiction/romance read the Saddler Legacy Series.
I received this novel for free from Thomas Nelson Publishers and Booksneeze.com.
See my blog http://hearttoheartbooks.blogspot.com for more reviews.
December 15, 2012
4.5/5
Source: Received a copy through Booksneeze in exchange for an honest review.
Book 3 in this trilogy picks up in 1875 with the niece of book 1's couple. Susanna arrives to attend college at Otterbein only to discover her sister's kids have been dropped off at orphanages and her sister has disappeared. Additionally a man is attempting to open a tavern in the dry town much to the ire of the temperance movement there.
I loved that alcohol and temperance played such a big role here. I did think that it leaned a little heavily on the extreme pro-temperance side (since that is Susanna's belief and she is the main character); keep in mind, that aligns with my own beliefs and even I thought it was a little extreme. But we also have a strong voice arguing for the allowance of alcohol in the person of Johann Giere, son of a brewer who is an aspiring journalist and whose feelings for Susanna put them in constant contact. There are other voices on both sides but those are the most prominent. Another historical plot aspect was the power of journalism to effect social change. Although this isn't a major thread, newspaper stories provide important documentation about the battle over alcohol and other abuses. We're in a golden period of journalism here!
Johann is a good man and their romance was so sweet. I've read the previous books and this was definitely my favorite romance. I loved the short courtship and the way that sharing their first names was such an intimate act. Although I'm a modern woman, I have idealized some of the old-fashioned mores and this romance was a great example of that. They both placed such value and caution on pursuing this relationship in contrast to some more casual treatments of relationships in some YA novels.
However what really got me and lifted up this book was near the end when Susanna is challenged in her faith. She realizes she was acting out of righteousness rather than with the love and mercy of Jesus. The example of her aunt Ann and uncle Will was pivotal in her recognition of this fact as were interactions with her sister and Johann. It moved me to tears and caused me to reflect-a great combination.
Overall: If you like these categories (Christian historical), I would highly recommend this. I hope if you've read the other books, you also enjoy this one. This can be read as a standalone but I think the rich historical background of the others would add to your reading experience.
Cover: I really like this cover-I think the pop of yellow makes this my favorite cover of the trilogy.
Source: Received a copy through Booksneeze in exchange for an honest review.
Book 3 in this trilogy picks up in 1875 with the niece of book 1's couple. Susanna arrives to attend college at Otterbein only to discover her sister's kids have been dropped off at orphanages and her sister has disappeared. Additionally a man is attempting to open a tavern in the dry town much to the ire of the temperance movement there.
I loved that alcohol and temperance played such a big role here. I did think that it leaned a little heavily on the extreme pro-temperance side (since that is Susanna's belief and she is the main character); keep in mind, that aligns with my own beliefs and even I thought it was a little extreme. But we also have a strong voice arguing for the allowance of alcohol in the person of Johann Giere, son of a brewer who is an aspiring journalist and whose feelings for Susanna put them in constant contact. There are other voices on both sides but those are the most prominent. Another historical plot aspect was the power of journalism to effect social change. Although this isn't a major thread, newspaper stories provide important documentation about the battle over alcohol and other abuses. We're in a golden period of journalism here!
Johann is a good man and their romance was so sweet. I've read the previous books and this was definitely my favorite romance. I loved the short courtship and the way that sharing their first names was such an intimate act. Although I'm a modern woman, I have idealized some of the old-fashioned mores and this romance was a great example of that. They both placed such value and caution on pursuing this relationship in contrast to some more casual treatments of relationships in some YA novels.
However what really got me and lifted up this book was near the end when Susanna is challenged in her faith. She realizes she was acting out of righteousness rather than with the love and mercy of Jesus. The example of her aunt Ann and uncle Will was pivotal in her recognition of this fact as were interactions with her sister and Johann. It moved me to tears and caused me to reflect-a great combination.
Overall: If you like these categories (Christian historical), I would highly recommend this. I hope if you've read the other books, you also enjoy this one. This can be read as a standalone but I think the rich historical background of the others would add to your reading experience.
Cover: I really like this cover-I think the pop of yellow makes this my favorite cover of the trilogy.
October 14, 2012
On her way to college, Susanna Hanby stops to visit her sister Rachel and her 6 nieces and nephews, discovering that they have all disappeared. When she learns that the children have been placed in orphanages, Susanna is heart-broken at the thought of her family being forever separated. In a quest to rescue the children, she finds herself joining forces with an unlikely ally, Johann, heir to a German-American brewery in Columbus, a man connected to the alcohol that Susanna despises. Meanwhile, Johann longs to become a journalist and to capture the attention of a newspaper in New York, and so he finds himself returning over and over to Westerville, Ohio, the site of the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875. His desire for a story soon becomes replaced by a desire to win the affection of Susanna. Can Susanna rescue her family and reconcile her beliefs with what her heart is telling her? Read "Lovelier than Daylight" to find out!
I enjoyed returning to the characters featured in the Saddler's Legacy, especially to a story set against the fascinating backdrop of the Westerville Whiskey War. I've never before learned of this historical event, of the battle between a man trying to open a saloon and the community citizens set on maintaining temperance. Rosslyn Elliott has perfectly captured the tension between a desire for righteousness being overcome by a zeal that puts those beliefs above the love that Jesus would show. Susanna is a wonderful character, a woman apt to speak her mind in her quest for truth and righteousness, and someone who finds herself sometimes rushing to judgments in her desire to protect the innocent. Her faults are actually endearing and make her easy to relate to. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Susanna and Johann unfold so naturally as well. While I did grow a little impatient with some of Susanna's actions in regards to Johann, overall I quite enjoyed watching their friendship develop into a desire for more, despite seeming to have incompatible lifestyles. The dilemma of the children in the orphanages was truly heartbreaking, and I found myself frantically reading through their scenes especially to see how it would all work out.
Be prepared to be entertained by interesting historical details and delightful characters that combine for an action-packed and dramatic read! I award this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Book has been provided courtesy of the publisher, Thomas Nelson, and the Booksneeze program, for the purposes of this unbiased review.
I enjoyed returning to the characters featured in the Saddler's Legacy, especially to a story set against the fascinating backdrop of the Westerville Whiskey War. I've never before learned of this historical event, of the battle between a man trying to open a saloon and the community citizens set on maintaining temperance. Rosslyn Elliott has perfectly captured the tension between a desire for righteousness being overcome by a zeal that puts those beliefs above the love that Jesus would show. Susanna is a wonderful character, a woman apt to speak her mind in her quest for truth and righteousness, and someone who finds herself sometimes rushing to judgments in her desire to protect the innocent. Her faults are actually endearing and make her easy to relate to. I enjoyed watching the relationship between Susanna and Johann unfold so naturally as well. While I did grow a little impatient with some of Susanna's actions in regards to Johann, overall I quite enjoyed watching their friendship develop into a desire for more, despite seeming to have incompatible lifestyles. The dilemma of the children in the orphanages was truly heartbreaking, and I found myself frantically reading through their scenes especially to see how it would all work out.
Be prepared to be entertained by interesting historical details and delightful characters that combine for an action-packed and dramatic read! I award this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Book has been provided courtesy of the publisher, Thomas Nelson, and the Booksneeze program, for the purposes of this unbiased review.
February 17, 2013
In book three of The Saddler's Legacy series Susanna Hanby stops in to visit her sister. But her sister Rachel and Rachel's children are are are no where to be found. Rachel's drunkard husband said that Rachel had be unfaithful to him and that she gave her children to an orphanage. Susanna did not believe her sister would do such things. Rachel was a good mother and loved her children even during the harshest of times.
Susanna was on a quest to first find the children and then to find their mother. She may even have to put off her life long dream of going to college in order to care for the children. She is living with her grandparents and hopes they will be able to help her in finding and caring for the children.
Johann Giere is the heir to his family's brewery but he would much rather be a newspaper journalist. One day he meets Susanna and her grandfather on the train and when Susanna found out his family owned a brewery she was ready to take his head off. She felt it was because of people like him that turned her brother-in-law to drink and therefore causing her sister to be missing and the children being thrown into an orphanage. Nothing would sway her opinion differently!
The author brings The Saddler's Legacy ahead to the third generation of Handby's. She creates Susanna as a headstrong woman moving into a new era fighting for the civil rights of women and children. There is a mystery to solve and a quest to conquer. Susanna's dragon to kill in this case is alcohol in any fashion. She blames it for all her families problems. The author came up with a lot of trickery that goes on in the characters attempt to get custody of the children. She puts her heroine in perilous situations while searching for the sister. But of course there must be a hero to come to her rescue or shall we say for Susanna's sensibility, her sidekick.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure: I won a copy of this book in a giveaway on Lena Nelson Dooley's website. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my honest opinion.
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Susanna was on a quest to first find the children and then to find their mother. She may even have to put off her life long dream of going to college in order to care for the children. She is living with her grandparents and hopes they will be able to help her in finding and caring for the children.
Johann Giere is the heir to his family's brewery but he would much rather be a newspaper journalist. One day he meets Susanna and her grandfather on the train and when Susanna found out his family owned a brewery she was ready to take his head off. She felt it was because of people like him that turned her brother-in-law to drink and therefore causing her sister to be missing and the children being thrown into an orphanage. Nothing would sway her opinion differently!
The author brings The Saddler's Legacy ahead to the third generation of Handby's. She creates Susanna as a headstrong woman moving into a new era fighting for the civil rights of women and children. There is a mystery to solve and a quest to conquer. Susanna's dragon to kill in this case is alcohol in any fashion. She blames it for all her families problems. The author came up with a lot of trickery that goes on in the characters attempt to get custody of the children. She puts her heroine in perilous situations while searching for the sister. But of course there must be a hero to come to her rescue or shall we say for Susanna's sensibility, her sidekick.
I highly recommend this book.
I rated this book a 5 out of 5.
Disclosure: I won a copy of this book in a giveaway on Lena Nelson Dooley's website. I was in no way compensated for this review. It is my honest opinion.
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November 5, 2012
Author Rosslyn Elliott continues to enthrall fans of inspirational historical romance with "Lovelier Than Daylight", the third entry in her "Saddler's Legacy" series. Once again returning to Westerville, Ohio and the Hanby family, the author blends real-life people and events with a compelling story line. When Susanna Hanby heads off to college in 1875, she has no idea of the life-changing events which will soon come to pass. Discovering that her sister Rachel has vanished, she is even more distraught to learn that Rachel's six children have been placed in orphanages. Rachel's alcoholic husband, George Leeds, has allowed all this to happen, and Susanna is determined to discover the truths he tries to hide. Johann Giere is rich, successful and the heir to a thriving German-American brewery in Columbus, Ohio. His family loyalty is conflicted by his desire for a career in journalism and his wish to head East to New York. Westerville is an important center for the temperance movement, and attempts to infuse the area with alcoholic beverages are met with angry rejection which erupts into escalating violence. As Johann begins his work as supplier to a new saloon in Westerville, he and the anti-alcohol Susanna often spar with each other. Despite their obvious differences, an underlying attraction begins to grow. When Johann offers her a way to help Rachel's children, Susanna must look deep into her heart and open her mind to accept a new understanding of what has really occurred. Can she trust her heart and the safety of her family to Johann? Will the truth of Rachel's disappearance ever be revealed? The tumultuous events that actually took place in Westerville, Ohio were called "The Whiskey War", and Rosslyn Elliott has brought to light a fascinating period in American history. I highly recommend the "Saddler's Legacy" series for those who love history, romance, and inspiring human stories.
Review Copy Gratis Thomas Nelson Books
Review Copy Gratis Thomas Nelson Books
October 17, 2012
Lovelier Than Daylight by Rosslyn Elliott
I had never heard of the Westerville Whiskey Wars of 1875 in Westerville, Ohio until I read this book. It sounds unheard of for someone to open up a saloon, only to have the townspeople blow it up with gunpowder. I am really glad to read this book, and the interesting historical information in this Ohio town in 1875. And Suzanna Hanby is sure not someone to stand by and let this happen without speaking her peace about it.
I was happy to read the first two books in this series, so I jumped at reading Lovelier Than Daylight as well. And I thoroughly enjoyed this interesting and entertaining story, as well as being able to visit the characters from the other books. I love Susanna, she is feisty, and will not let anyone run over her that is for sure. He devastating news that her nieces and nephews are now in orphanages sends her on a mission to rescue them from this life they are now living. But having to deal with Johann, an heir to a German/American Brewery, was not really what she expected or wanted. But as the story unfolds, and these two spend time together, an unexpected attraction builds between them, causing just too much tension.
Rosslyn Elliott has created unique and believable characters that well develop throughout the story. A lot happens in this story, with twists and turns that kept my eyes glued to the pages, although some parts of the story is heartbreaking and difficult to read, especially in the orphanages and the situations the kids had to endure.
This is an awesome read, one I highly recommend. One that will sure not disappoint. Why not pick up your copy today to read and enjoy.
A copy of this book was provided by Thomas Nelsom through their blogging program Booksneeze. I was not required or expected to write a positive review. The opinions in this review are mine only.
October 30, 2012
Lovelier Than Daylight
This novel is actually an easier read than some that I have just reviewed. The prose is so beautiful, you can feel the dry heat (so it's great to read this one while the winter winds are howling around the house), hear the explosion of the gun powder, smell the rain when it comes.
Although it is a historical novel, the issues Rosslyn deals with are not time sensitive and are alive and well in today's society. I grew up near a 'dry town' (yes, there is still no liquor store there, nor do the restaurants serve it) but I do not know if there were any disagreements or riots associated with the ruling. The town was founded by the leaders of two religious groups, but being 'dry' did in no way mean the there were no imbibers.
I indentified too closely with Susanna Hanby in my attitudes...i also had to deal with my self righteousness (oh, how I hate to admit it even now, though I have been more or less successful with God's help) and learn that love hides a multitude of sins.
In this novel, Suzanne (and through her, you as a reader) learns to identify that position and with help from friends and family around her to deal with it in a healthy way.
This is actually the third book in the Saddler's Legacy, but since I have not read the others, this one can obviously stand alone. I definetly want to go back and read the others, though.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers through their Booksneeze program for the purpose of review. I was not required to give a positive critique, and the opinions stated are my own.
This novel is actually an easier read than some that I have just reviewed. The prose is so beautiful, you can feel the dry heat (so it's great to read this one while the winter winds are howling around the house), hear the explosion of the gun powder, smell the rain when it comes.
Although it is a historical novel, the issues Rosslyn deals with are not time sensitive and are alive and well in today's society. I grew up near a 'dry town' (yes, there is still no liquor store there, nor do the restaurants serve it) but I do not know if there were any disagreements or riots associated with the ruling. The town was founded by the leaders of two religious groups, but being 'dry' did in no way mean the there were no imbibers.
I indentified too closely with Susanna Hanby in my attitudes...i also had to deal with my self righteousness (oh, how I hate to admit it even now, though I have been more or less successful with God's help) and learn that love hides a multitude of sins.
In this novel, Suzanne (and through her, you as a reader) learns to identify that position and with help from friends and family around her to deal with it in a healthy way.
This is actually the third book in the Saddler's Legacy, but since I have not read the others, this one can obviously stand alone. I definetly want to go back and read the others, though.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers through their Booksneeze program for the purpose of review. I was not required to give a positive critique, and the opinions stated are my own.
November 29, 2012
Wow, what a great ending to Rosslyn Elliott's Saddler's Legacy trilogy. I think this may have been my favorite in the series or at least tied with book 1, Fairer Than Morning. While technically I think you could read this book without reading the other ones, I am not sure I can recommend that only because all the books are so good and should be read.
I really loved the characters in this book and how they handled the situations they were faced with. It was fun watching Susanna and Johann interact because while they had similar passions there was one thing that stood between them and it was fun to see how they would overcome the issue. I found Susanna courageous and daring in ways with her determination to find Rachel and get her children out of the orphanages. I found this book made me think alot of what would I do if I was in her shoes, and boy it wouldn't be easy.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romance, especially the kind set around real historic events. This one is fun because it deals with a tiny part of history in the state of Ohio that many,many people probably have never heard of.
Great job, Rosslyn on another fantastic book!
*I received this book from booksneeze.com for the purpose of this review. Thank you!
December 17, 2012
Lovelier than Daylight is a fictional story based on the Westerville Whiskey War of 1875, and is the third and final book in the Saddler’s Legacy series by Rosslyn Elliott.
When I read the first book in the Saddler’s Legacy series, Fairer than Morning, I was completely captivated. It was the best Christian Historical Fiction book I had read in a long time. I equally enjoyed the next in the series, Sweeter than Birdsong, which is why I was really looking forward to this final book in the series.
I really don’t think that Lovelier than Daylight quite captivated me as much as the first two, but it was still excellent.
This book got my attention right off the bat when Susanna arrives at Rachel’s home and discovers (according to her drunk husband George) that Rachel left town and place the children in an orphanage. After Susanna travels to Westerville, however, the story slowed way down for me. I liked Johann right away, and I appreciated the set up that was given to the situation that was going on in Westerville. But for some reason it still seemed to drag. Once I got about a third to half of the way through the book, though, I couldn’t put it down.
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When I read the first book in the Saddler’s Legacy series, Fairer than Morning, I was completely captivated. It was the best Christian Historical Fiction book I had read in a long time. I equally enjoyed the next in the series, Sweeter than Birdsong, which is why I was really looking forward to this final book in the series.
I really don’t think that Lovelier than Daylight quite captivated me as much as the first two, but it was still excellent.
This book got my attention right off the bat when Susanna arrives at Rachel’s home and discovers (according to her drunk husband George) that Rachel left town and place the children in an orphanage. After Susanna travels to Westerville, however, the story slowed way down for me. I liked Johann right away, and I appreciated the set up that was given to the situation that was going on in Westerville. But for some reason it still seemed to drag. Once I got about a third to half of the way through the book, though, I couldn’t put it down.
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November 21, 2012
History comes alive in Lovelier than Daylight by Rosslyn Elliott. The story is set in Westerville, Ohio during the Whiskey Wars of 1875-1879. Susanna Hanby is searching for her nieces and nephews. Her sister Rachel has disappeared after giving the children to an orphanage in Columbus. Rachel’s husband, George, has destroyed their family with his alcoholism. Susanna and her uncle Will Hanby are in favor of keeping Westerville a dry town in part because of George and others like him.
But Henry Corbin plans to open a saloon in Westerville, and has Johann Giera, son of a Columbus brewery owner, helping him bring in the lager. When Johann and Susanna cross paths, sparks are sure to fly.
Rosslyn Elliott brings the Westerville Whiskey Wars to life, blending fictional and historical characters to weave a delightful story. Without taking sides, she shows the emotions that eventually led to the 18th amendment to the US constitution.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
But Henry Corbin plans to open a saloon in Westerville, and has Johann Giera, son of a Columbus brewery owner, helping him bring in the lager. When Johann and Susanna cross paths, sparks are sure to fly.
Rosslyn Elliott brings the Westerville Whiskey Wars to life, blending fictional and historical characters to weave a delightful story. Without taking sides, she shows the emotions that eventually led to the 18th amendment to the US constitution.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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November 27, 2013 Oh, My GOSH! I loved this book so much! I cannot wait to read the others! I love Historical fiction books in general, and most of the ones I read are set in Europe. I really liked this one, and I am not so nervous to read other American-set books now. Of course there were still Europeans in it, but the story over all, just made my day. I love Historical Fiction, but Historical Romances are just as good! I loved the mannerism that Rosslyn Elliot gave her characters. Johann is so gentlemanly, i love him, he is the kind of man, every young man should strive to be. he respects, others, and is caring. The way that he treats Suzanna, even though at first she doesn't want anything to do with him, is amazing. and his persistence is great. Suzanna mocks him, and openly refuses him, yet through it all, he never gives up. I love it when people, like Suzanna and Johann tease, love, and fight with each other, because when you are able to do all those things, and still be friends, well, that's the moment you know it will work out. Any way, I love this story so much, and I'd better stop before i spoil the whole book!
February 1, 2013
I just finished reading Lovelier than Daylight by Rosslyn Elliott. It's funny, when I read books at first I wonder if I'll ever be able to finish them but then the story captures me and I can't wait to continue to read. I guess that's the magic of a good book.
It was an intriguing story about a girl that was about to start college and before she could begin she finds her sister and her sister's children missing. This tailspins the story into a mystery which combines alcohol, saloons and family beliefs from the 1875s into the mix. I really loved in the book Description how they said, "If she can find a way for her head and her heart to be in harmony, a future lovelier than daylight awaits her." I find this to be so true in life, when we aren't judging people but helping others we can build a stronger friendship and community.
The book has many ups and downs with struggles to find the children and the orphanages made my heart ache with love for my kids. It makes me so thankful for the things we have at this moment. If you enjoy a good romance or mystery than I would highly recommend this book!
It was an intriguing story about a girl that was about to start college and before she could begin she finds her sister and her sister's children missing. This tailspins the story into a mystery which combines alcohol, saloons and family beliefs from the 1875s into the mix. I really loved in the book Description how they said, "If she can find a way for her head and her heart to be in harmony, a future lovelier than daylight awaits her." I find this to be so true in life, when we aren't judging people but helping others we can build a stronger friendship and community.
The book has many ups and downs with struggles to find the children and the orphanages made my heart ache with love for my kids. It makes me so thankful for the things we have at this moment. If you enjoy a good romance or mystery than I would highly recommend this book!
September 7, 2015
I read the first two books in this series. What had drawn me to them is that I was a graduate of Otterbein College, and grew up in central Ohio. Once again, I enjoyed hearing the names of places with which I was familiar, especially those right around the college. I also liked seeing so much of Will and Ann in the story. They were wonderful people throughout. It was sort of sad, though, because much has happened to them through the years. Anyhow, I found Susanna to be overly judgmental and felt that she jumped to judge others WAY too quickly. Johann was a gentleman throughout the story, and I liked his character, in addition to his father's. I really never realized how adamantly opposed people were to saloons, so opposed that a few resorted to violence. It seems so unfair that those who did that went unpunished, and I'd be curious to know what actually happened. The story, for some reason, dragged on a bit for me. I couldn't quite understand why Johann liked Susanna so much, because she seemed to be so rude toward him. Ah, well, there'd not be much of a story, would there? The book was a decent conclusion to the series.
August 16, 2013
*Sigh* This series has left me with a deep satisfaction, as well as a sweet regret that I will not be revisiting these wonderful characters in any more subsequent novels. How wonderful to revisit beloved characters from previous books, and to see their legacy continue.
The reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that I felt it was slower than the first two. However when I paused to think about the story, I did realize that it was happening in a realistic period of time (real life does not happen in the speedy fairy tale style!). So this leaves my other reason, being that I wasn't totally in agreement with the final thoughts on one subject (Note: The author did mention that she did not try to endorse one side or the other)...
All this aside! This was a lovely series that I wish would not end! My little qualms or questions about this last book did not ruin my enjoyment of the story, and I look forward to setting off on another adventure with Rosslyn Elliott the very next time she releases a novel!
The reason I gave this book 4 stars instead of 5 is that I felt it was slower than the first two. However when I paused to think about the story, I did realize that it was happening in a realistic period of time (real life does not happen in the speedy fairy tale style!). So this leaves my other reason, being that I wasn't totally in agreement with the final thoughts on one subject (Note: The author did mention that she did not try to endorse one side or the other)...
All this aside! This was a lovely series that I wish would not end! My little qualms or questions about this last book did not ruin my enjoyment of the story, and I look forward to setting off on another adventure with Rosslyn Elliott the very next time she releases a novel!
October 19, 2016
Lovelier Than Daylight is a study in personality, motivation, and belief. There is more depth to this than your average fictional Christian story. In addition to characterization, this is due to the extensive research the author did into actual historical events and people. Most often, fictional Christian writing seeks to persuade others to believe in Christ and follow his path. In the many, many fictional Christian books I've read I don't recall coming across one that enumerates the beliefs of different Christian denominations this specifically. There is weighing and balancing to determine what the right path is, not the least of which is in the minds of the reader. Through all this there is a budding, hesitant romance that is really quite sweet.
It will be interesting to read what will come from the pen of this writer in the future.
It will be interesting to read what will come from the pen of this writer in the future.
February 2, 2016
Susanna Hanby is excited as she travels to Westerville, Ohio to begin her college experience.
On the way, she stops to visit her sister, Rachel, and her 6 children. As she stares with wide-opened eyes at the empty house, she fears something awful has happened. Where was her family???
As she continues her search in Westerville, she meets Johann Giere. They are as different as can be. Johann is the son of a German-American who owns a successful brewery enterprise and Susanna has very strong views as a temperance crusader!
When Susanna soon discovers that her nieces and nephews have been left in city orphanages, she and Johann begin a crusade to bring the children home.
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On the way, she stops to visit her sister, Rachel, and her 6 children. As she stares with wide-opened eyes at the empty house, she fears something awful has happened. Where was her family???
As she continues her search in Westerville, she meets Johann Giere. They are as different as can be. Johann is the son of a German-American who owns a successful brewery enterprise and Susanna has very strong views as a temperance crusader!
When Susanna soon discovers that her nieces and nephews have been left in city orphanages, she and Johann begin a crusade to bring the children home.
I received this book from Thomas Nelson in exchange for my unbiased review
http://penlessreview.blogspot.com/
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