The Daughter of Highland Hall
October 29th, 2014. Filed under: Wednesday's Wonders.The Daughter of Highland Hall
By Carrie Turansky
When family expectations and societal pressures collide with love and faith, which values will emerge the victor? Award-winning author Carrie Turansky explores this theme in her new book, The Daughter of Highland Hall.
Book two in the Edwardian Brides Series, The Daughter of Highland Hall, follows 18-year-old Kate Ramsey on a journey of self-discovery as she travels to London to make her societal debut. Her overbearing aunt insists she secure a marriage proposal from a wealthy, titled man. As Kate begins making the round of balls and garden parties, she attracts the attention of Edward Wellington, who seems to have all the qualifications on her list. Yet, is he the best choice? Will this lifestyle bring her true happiness?
Fans of this time period, as represented in the popular TV show Downton Abbey, will be charmed by The Daughter of Highland Hall, which captures both the upstairs and downstairs aspects of Edwardian life, giving readers an emotional connection with the aristocratic Ramsey family and the hardworking, loyal servants.
This pure and inspiring romance will warm the hearts of readers and ultimately point them to the Author of their own love stories.
ISLAND BREEZES
Katherine is on her way. She and her Aunt Louisa are staying in London with Katherine’s cousin, William, so that she can have a proper debut into society. She needs to find a rich husband as she is without a home since Highland Hall passed to her cousin.
She’s finally met an appropriate, i.e., rich suitor. But it appears Edward is not the only man interested in her. Jon is finishing up his education to become a doctor, but has no money.
After a family scandal, society drops Katherine like a hot potato. While waiting for the scandal to blow over Katherine begins assisting at a clinic for the poor.
Once the air clears, will she marry Edward who has been waiting for her or consider giving Jon a chance.?
I’ve always enjoyed Ms Turansky’s books. This is no exception.
***A special thank you to litfuse for providing a review copy.***
Carrie Turansky is the award-winning author of more than a dozen novels and novellas, including Surrendered Hearts, Snowflake Sweethearts, and Along Came Love. She has been the recipient of the ACFW Carol Award, the Crystal Globe Award, and the International Digital Award. Turansky’s first historical fiction novel, and the first in the Edwardian Brides series, The Governess of Highland Hall, is a 2014 Carol Award finalist. While Turansky has been writing articles, devotions and essays since 1999, writing fiction is her passion, and she’s thankful for the creative ideas God has put into her mind and heart.
Turansky was born and raised in Oregon but currently lives in central New Jersey with her husband, Scott, who is a pastor, counselor and the author of several parenting books. They have five adult children, two lovely daughters-in-law, a wonderful son-in-law and four adorable grandchildren. The Turanskys partner in ministry at Calvary Chapel Living Hope, a church they helped plant along with a team of hardworking, Jesus-following friends.
When she’s not writing Turansky enjoys spending time with her family, working outside in her flower gardens, cooking healthy meals for family and friends, or walking around the lake near her home.