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Legacy Of Hope
Zion's Call
In the spring of 1836, Howard Egan, tired of working as a sailor, chooses to start a new life in Salem, Massachusetts.
Howard takes a job in a rope factory and starts to become a prosperous businessman. He also intends to marry a good woman. When he meets Tamson Parshley for the first time, Howard believes he has found that good woman. He just didn't expect her to be so beautiful—or so harsh.
Howard soon finds himself entangled in a life or death struggle involving a Mormon missionary named Erastus Snow and a powerful anti-Mormon businessman named Edward Clark, a man powerful enough to summon an anti-Mormon mob at the snap of his fingers.
Assigned as Erastus's bodyguard, Howard is duty bound to be at the minister’s side as he preaches his new religion, a religion and faith that complicates Howard’s duty and his business dealings. But Howard and Tamson vow to not let the Mormon Church or Erastus come between them and any hope of love.
Howard soon finds himself struggling to fulfill his duty to Erastus, win Tamson’s love, find an answer to his faith—and stay alive as anti-Mormon fervor threatens Salem’s peace.
Howard takes a job in a rope factory and starts to become a prosperous businessman. He also intends to marry a good woman. When he meets Tamson Parshley for the first time, Howard believes he has found that good woman. He just didn't expect her to be so beautiful—or so harsh.
Howard soon finds himself entangled in a life or death struggle involving a Mormon missionary named Erastus Snow and a powerful anti-Mormon businessman named Edward Clark, a man powerful enough to summon an anti-Mormon mob at the snap of his fingers.
Assigned as Erastus's bodyguard, Howard is duty bound to be at the minister’s side as he preaches his new religion, a religion and faith that complicates Howard’s duty and his business dealings. But Howard and Tamson vow to not let the Mormon Church or Erastus come between them and any hope of love.
Howard soon finds himself struggling to fulfill his duty to Erastus, win Tamson’s love, find an answer to his faith—and stay alive as anti-Mormon fervor threatens Salem’s peace.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
264 pages, Paperback
First published June 5, 2015
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July 23, 2019
So, I didn't actually finish this one. I just couldn't. Get a good editor and then I will give it another chance. I read at about 10 percent of the book before I wasn't willing to devote any more time to it.
July 20, 2015
After a stint at sea, Howard Egan finds himself in Salem, Massachusetts. While there he runs into an intriguing young lady and decides his time might be better spent in Salem. Taking a position making ropes, he soon sets forth a great future for himself. Things change though when some Mormon missionaries come to town. Howard becomes the bodyguard for the Mormons, but this puts him in a difficult position. Everything he has carefully planned may be destroyed for some men he hardly knows. Will it all be worth it?
I love historical fiction, so I was excited to read this book. There was a great story mixed with some real historical things. That made for a really fun story. I did feel a little thrown into things at the beginning though. I feel like the introductions could have been a bit smoother. Once you get to know everyone though and their backgrounds, things fall into place. I thought Howard had a very compelling story. He wanted to make a better life for himself, and he worked very hard to get there. He also was a man of great conscience. He did was he was supposed to, and he did it to the best of his ability.
Of course in all this there was a love story as well. Howard is immediately taken with a girl, but he has to work to get her for sure. Her name is Tamson, and she's a girl with a sharp tongue and a very clear idea of what she wants. Howard will work just as hard to earn the girl of his dreams as he will for the life of his dreams. Things get a bit complicated with Tamson becomes a believer in the Mormons that Howard has been a bodyguard for. Overall this was a fun story with a lot of good historical context. It was a very good read.
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I love historical fiction, so I was excited to read this book. There was a great story mixed with some real historical things. That made for a really fun story. I did feel a little thrown into things at the beginning though. I feel like the introductions could have been a bit smoother. Once you get to know everyone though and their backgrounds, things fall into place. I thought Howard had a very compelling story. He wanted to make a better life for himself, and he worked very hard to get there. He also was a man of great conscience. He did was he was supposed to, and he did it to the best of his ability.
Of course in all this there was a love story as well. Howard is immediately taken with a girl, but he has to work to get her for sure. Her name is Tamson, and she's a girl with a sharp tongue and a very clear idea of what she wants. Howard will work just as hard to earn the girl of his dreams as he will for the life of his dreams. Things get a bit complicated with Tamson becomes a believer in the Mormons that Howard has been a bodyguard for. Overall this was a fun story with a lot of good historical context. It was a very good read.
Book provided for review.
April 10, 2018
This was a wonderful book . I would highly recommend to my LDS friends! I know these things are real.
I have been widowed for nearly 41 years and I am 76 yrs old & I've had some faith promoting experiences along the way of my life's journey while rearing 4 children and depending on heavenly
help. Keep the "good reads" coming. Thank you, Karen Stoddard
I have been widowed for nearly 41 years and I am 76 yrs old & I've had some faith promoting experiences along the way of my life's journey while rearing 4 children and depending on heavenly
help. Keep the "good reads" coming. Thank you, Karen Stoddard
July 4, 2019
Brilliant
I loved every page. I loved Howard and Tamson. Reading how the gospel comes into the lives of different people is something I really find interesting, the only thing I didn't like was Howard dying at the end, I would have loved to read how he and Tamson went to the Salt Lake Valley.
I loved every page. I loved Howard and Tamson. Reading how the gospel comes into the lives of different people is something I really find interesting, the only thing I didn't like was Howard dying at the end, I would have loved to read how he and Tamson went to the Salt Lake Valley.
February 20, 2018
An Excellent Adventure.
So glad to have read this book - my first by this author. Enjoyed it thoroughly and am looking forward to the next adventure by Jeremy Maughan.
So glad to have read this book - my first by this author. Enjoyed it thoroughly and am looking forward to the next adventure by Jeremy Maughan.
June 17, 2015
As I started to read this book, I initially noted the attention to detail. The small things that one might not normally notice. Things such as the stance a man takes when fighting, or the detailed information about how ropes were made, and things such as this. I found it drew me into the story, and I liked what I was reading.
As the story progressed, I also came to like that, for the most part, the characters were rather on the imperfect side, and still human. They seemed to have a natural ability to survive and to make the best of their life decisions, in whatever course it may take them. They were good people, to the best of their abilities.
I was also surprised (though I don't know why) to see mention of a town that I live not far away from, that has a prominent Mormon population today. They have a church there now, that stands out as a beautiful structure, much as the one briefly described in this book. I enjoyed these things, too, as it touched on a bit of local history, for me.
Again, as the book progressed, there was just a bit of preachiness, and I began to wonder if it would take a turn. However, given the nature of the book, it was not overdone. These things were placed and spaced well, so as not to be too much. The story still remained central, which I did enjoy.
In the end, however, I was left confused. I guess I just didn't get it. I could not make that ending work, with too many gaping holes to be filled in order for it to make sense. Hence, after all that, I could only give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
As the story progressed, I also came to like that, for the most part, the characters were rather on the imperfect side, and still human. They seemed to have a natural ability to survive and to make the best of their life decisions, in whatever course it may take them. They were good people, to the best of their abilities.
I was also surprised (though I don't know why) to see mention of a town that I live not far away from, that has a prominent Mormon population today. They have a church there now, that stands out as a beautiful structure, much as the one briefly described in this book. I enjoyed these things, too, as it touched on a bit of local history, for me.
Again, as the book progressed, there was just a bit of preachiness, and I began to wonder if it would take a turn. However, given the nature of the book, it was not overdone. These things were placed and spaced well, so as not to be too much. The story still remained central, which I did enjoy.
In the end, however, I was left confused. I guess I just didn't get it. I could not make that ending work, with too many gaping holes to be filled in order for it to make sense. Hence, after all that, I could only give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
December 29, 2015
It's a historical novel interesting, engaging, really well written with great attention to detail: the author must have done extensive research.
Howard has lived almost always on a ship. After meeting an awesome girl understands that the time has come to establish on the mainland. He finds a family that really generous hosts him in Salem, Massachusetts and provides employment. Howard is really good at his new job. He also will fight hard to win the girl of his dreams.
The characters are well developed and very realistic. I adore Tamson: is stubborn, tenacious, really knows what she wants.
It 's also interesting to see the first steps and the first difficulties of the Mormon religion.
I recommend it to anyone who loves historical novels
Howard has lived almost always on a ship. After meeting an awesome girl understands that the time has come to establish on the mainland. He finds a family that really generous hosts him in Salem, Massachusetts and provides employment. Howard is really good at his new job. He also will fight hard to win the girl of his dreams.
The characters are well developed and very realistic. I adore Tamson: is stubborn, tenacious, really knows what she wants.
It 's also interesting to see the first steps and the first difficulties of the Mormon religion.
I recommend it to anyone who loves historical novels
December 22, 2016
This is a good historical book that focuses on one man's struggle with faith and figuring out his life path. Luckily he does figure it out with the help of a wonderful woman.
I am always curious about the LDS faith just because I can't wrap my mind around some of it (not necessarily the beliefs because most of that parallels christian beliefs, but some of the customs) but this story was very enjoyable and can be enjoyed by anyone whether a LDS believer or not. I liked that Howard had struggles in his life because life isn't easy for anyone and showing his vulnerabilities made him human.
I am always curious about the LDS faith just because I can't wrap my mind around some of it (not necessarily the beliefs because most of that parallels christian beliefs, but some of the customs) but this story was very enjoyable and can be enjoyed by anyone whether a LDS believer or not. I liked that Howard had struggles in his life because life isn't easy for anyone and showing his vulnerabilities made him human.
September 9, 2015
I liked the story and some time we have trials of fire make choices in life worthwhile.
Great stories that show the path we should take to better our time here on earth before we return to His presence.
Great stories that show the path we should take to better our time here on earth before we return to His presence.
January 11, 2016
Loved it
The trials you heaped on them are quite close to what many recorded and suffered .I can't imagine being them but the advice is still the same for our trials today.
The trials you heaped on them are quite close to what many recorded and suffered .I can't imagine being them but the advice is still the same for our trials today.
April 29, 2016
Completely inaccurate to the time period.... So not historical.
If you find it romantic for men to slam a door in your face to knock you down a peg...
It's a rape culture book....so not a romance.
If you find it romantic for men to slam a door in your face to knock you down a peg...
It's a rape culture book....so not a romance.
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