Ladies of the Lake in Clearly Christian Readathon

May 26, 2024 Nikki Akerson rated it it was amazing

This was an incredible read. There was a huge plot twist that I did not see coming and it was pure joy. The writing was captivating and quick paced. I needed to know the outcome. This book makes me appreciate my sisters in Christ. These ladies love like none other ❤️

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Nov 01, 2023 Jeanette Durkin rated it it was amazing

Wow, wow, wow! This is my favorite book thar I've read this year! It's beyond fantastic! The story is unique, and it touched my heart. I connected with the characters so much. The theme of friendship resonated with me.

The characters are amazing! Addie deals with so much loss, and she perseveres. Dot harbors a secret that changed two people's lives. Stephen loses so much and remains true to his heart. Ruth and Susannah are true friends. Portia is my hero. She deals with tremendous loss and people ...more

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Nov 02, 2023 Leslie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley-2023, 2023-reading-challenge

Cathy Gohlke's Ladies of the Lake is one of the best books I've read in a long time! In this Split Time Novel, set both in Canada and the US, tells the story of 4 dear friends who met at school and as they grow into women their friendship is almost ruined forever due to decades long secrets. I love the Anne of Green Gables feel that the book had. Ms. Gohlke is such a good writer the way she weaves each of the character storylines and puts twists and turns in to keep the the reader pleasantly sur ...more

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Jul 24, 2023 Dione Hanke rated it it was amazing

Shelves: historical-fiction, christian-favs, christian, 2023, fiction, favorite-author, 2023-favorite

This is a really touching story. I love historical fiction when it teaches me something new about history through a wonderful story.

The characters in the book were developed so well that I became emotionally attached to them while reading. This book is about forgiveness and what it means to be friends forever, no matter what happens. Sounds so easy, but it proves to be hard as life happens to each of us.

Cathay Gohike based this book on history during two time frames and places. First, 1910-1917 ...more

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