On Angels Wings

by Heather Adams

More than 200 years ago privateers and spies roamed the Long Island shores As a child, Heather Adams grew up on the East end of the island, daydreaming about these events. The result is her premier novel, On Angels Wings. She now resides in Delaware, where she writes full time. Star crossed lovers, Duke Monroe Enderby who fancies himself an adventurer like his hero Odysseus, and Angela Anderson, an equally adventuresome girl, fi nd themselves on opposite sides of the Atlantic, separated by scorned servant Polly. Monroe begins his own twenty year Odyssey before he can be reunited with his beloved. In 1755 Angela Anderson's father dies and turns her life upside down. After fi nding that she is a lord's bastard and then being sold to a brothel, she leaves her home and meets Duke Monroe Enderby. He marries her unbeknownst to all but a blind man of God and after becoming pregnant with Monroe's child, Angela decides to leave Enderby Hall to protect Monroe's family name. Helped by scheming servant Polly who covets Monroe for herself, Angela escapes to Gray Corners, a solitary place where all noblemen send their pregnant mistresses. After spending ten heartbroken years there, she and her son Weylin travel to America where the Revolutionary War is getting ready to break out. Her troubles really begin when the British plot to kidnap her in an attempt to stop her son from helping the Sons of Liberty! Actual history is interwoven to give On Angels Wings and adventuresome spirit as well as the romance that three continents, two wars and twenty years cannot kill.

640 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Trish Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful debut novel, and the first in a series. The author has a masterful way with words, and has woven true historical events into this period romantic suspense novel about a love that endures everything.
In eighteenth century Britain, a mother dies and leaves her child, Angela, alone and without anyone to support her. Her philandering and heavy drinking stepfather steals all the money and sells her to a brothel.

Being a spirited young woman, Angela refuses to accept her fate, and in time, she meets Duke Monroe Enderby, and discovers the delights of falling in love.

The two are secretly married, only to be torn apart by injustice, war, and a jealous servant.

With Monroe away fighting the war, Angela gives birth to a son, Weylin. Years pass, and in time, they travel to the New World, where Weylin becomes involved with the Sons of Liberty.

This story is a must read. Follow the two lovers as they live their own Odyssey. Will they ever be reunited? And what is the secret of the wolves?

I was gifted this novel in exchange for an honest review.

[Juanita Kees · Rating 5 out of 5]

ON ANGELS WINGS is a charming romantic adventure that crosses oceans and boundaries in an effort to make Angela's dreams come true. I had a hard time putting this book down which resulted in quite a few sleepless nights. It's a long story but you won't notice as you're swept along on a tide of emotion, enthralled by their adventures and totally in love with the well-developed characters. To read the full review: http://www.kees2create.com.au/the-oth...

[Jaimie March · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never been so involved in a book before. It had history, a love story, and suspense that was absolutely killing me. Each time I thought something was about to happen a new twist appeared completely throwing me off. It's a great read that I will read again.I can't wait to start the next book by Heather Adams.