Addie Sullivan and her mother struggle to keep body and soul together as lightkeepers in northern California. Her father's death and her mother's ambivalence toward her make for a sad life.
A stranger appears on their doorstep, injured from a storm. Addie doesn't know what to think when he declares she's really Julia Eaton, the daughter feared dead by her rich family.
Due to some questions, she decides to keep her identity a secret. She travels to the Eaton home and applies for a position as a governess. There she finds love with a widower, but will they have a chance for that happily-ever-after ending?
Mystery and intrigue follow Addie, threaten her life, and the lives of those she loves. Someone doesn't like Julia Eaton intruding on their territory.
Multi-published author, Colleen Coble, creates a historical tale laced with danger. In my humble opinion, I'm pretty good at disciphering mysteries, but she had me stumped.
This book is a winner on all fronts. Colleen's books always find their way onto my Wish List.
12 comments:
The cover art is lovely and it sounds like a great book. :O)
I agree with Diane. The cover is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for bringing another story to my attention Susan!
I love mysteries! Must've been a good one if you couldn't figure it out. That takes a really good author, doesn't it?
Wednesday waves to you, my friend,
Rhonda
Hi Diane -
I enjoyed the book. Colleen is a multi-published author, and I'm looking forward to reading more of her books.
Blessings,
Susan :)
Hi Lynn -
You're welcome. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Rhonda -
Yes, it takes an excellent author to hide the guilty party.
Blessings,
Susan :)
I'm glad you're helping to get the word out about this book. I really enjoyed it!
Sounds interesting! I've read Colleen's work before and enjoyed it. May have to check this one out. Thanks!
Blessings,
Karen
Hi Cindy -
Thanks for seconding my recommendation. :)
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Karen -
I'll be reading many more of Colleen's books. She's becoming a favorite author.
Blessings,
Susan :)
I love a combination of adventure and mystery. I suppose it's why I enjoy the A&E channel and their forensics programming. Perhaps it's due to some latent need to be a detective myself.
Your book reviews always peak my interest, Susan, making it tough to decide which ones to actually dig into. I'm probably going to have to have this one!
Hugs,
Kathleen
Hi Kathleen -
Isn't it wonderful that through books we can indulge our fantasies to become world travelers, detectives, etc.? Reading is a skill that can open so many doors.
Blessings,
Susan :)
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