This is the first book in a new series, I already can't wait for the next one! In this multifaceted story, you quickly get to know and become attached to the characters. It's 1888 in Seattle, Washington at Miss Madison's school for brides. Lenore comes from a wealthy family, and her father's offices are in the same building as the school. Her father feels that it is time his daughter wed, so he's scouting for a husband for her. Abrianna, Miss Madison's niece, doesn't do well learning the basic skills or social graces. Her interests lie in helping the poor and indigent; a calling from God. Each of the girls counsel the other - Lenore helps Abrianna in social skills and Abrianna helps Lenore in spiritual study.
Kolbein comes to town looking for his sister, whom he has tracked to Seattle. He comes to the school to look for her and when she's not to be found there enlists their help. Wade has been working at and coming to the school for many years and is a lifelong friend to Abrianna.
Priam wants to buy the property where the school is to expand his business, but the ladies don't wish to sell for many personal reasons. Then people are being killed and left outside their doors. Is there a connection?
Excellent read! Another book that you aren't ready for it to end.
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This sounds like a good read. I've read a few of Ms. Peterson's books and enjoyed them, but the 100+ books she's published was pretty intimidating. None of them really wowed me, but I liked them and would like to read more of hers. I don't know if you've read much by her, but if you have, do you have any recommendations? Besides this one, of course :)
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