B. J. Hoff transports the reader to Ireland during the mid-1800's Potato Famine. We huddle with the Kavanaugh family next to a fireplace, listening as death slips through the door. Heartless landlords hasten the grim reaper's progress through the small town. The only hope they have is embodied in Morgan Fitzgerald, whose wild ways and political activities keep him teetering on the edge of disaster.
The tale was riveting, the tension almost unbearable, and the hope for a happy outcome so strong I couldn't put the book down. If you enjoy historical fiction, Song of The Silent Harp is your cup of tea.
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Hmmm, I used to read BJ Hoff when I was younger. I'll have to try to pick this book up. My aunt has a ton of Hoff books.
Hi Jessica -
I also enjoy BJ's blog, Grace Notes. The research she puts into her books is amazing. Schools could use them as textbooks.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Sounds interesting!
This sounds like a good read. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Annie -
B.J. did a great job of pulling the reader into the story. The characters' desperation became mine, and their triumphs made my heart leap.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi InSpire -
B.J.'s a master storyteller.
Thanks for commenting. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Susan, that entire series is amazing...I read it several years ago and became a huge BJ Hoff fan. I'm happy now to be able to call her an online friend. I remember reading the first book in that series and, like you, thinking it was unbearably sad. The subsequent books in the series aren't as tragic.
Hi Cindy -
Thanks for the information on the series. I've often visited BJ's blog, and occasionally emailed her. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books.
Blessings,
Susan :)
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