She's a daughter of the American Revolution, but her
Father is on the wrong side and has returned to Scotland. Her brother fought
alongside their neighbor, the General, but hasn't returned even though the
General has. Sophie's seen the General's lovely little daughter and instantly
made friends. She had been there at her birth, as her mother was the midwife
and she was there to help. But the former Mistress has passed away now and the
little girl is so lonely. Sophie's not popular in the town because of her
Father - people don't seem to regard her brother's service. Their Estate is
falling further into disrepair and they've gone too much without because the
townspeople won't allow her to sell or trade.
Seamus, despite being a returning war hero, has a
legal battle to keep his daughter because his departed wife left her with
relatives while he was at war. He needs a wife to help make his case stronger.
He's felt a strong pull to Sophie, so she seems a good choice.
"If she wed Seamus, she must keep her love hidden
at all times." (Sophie)
This is so well written and the characters became so
beloved that I found myself thinking about them long after I put the book down
each time - wondering what they would be doing next - imagining my own
scenarios. Another Laura Frantz book
that you just don't want to end. There's lots to keep you constantly
entertained, from running the Estate to kidnapping and mystery - and lots to
pull on your heartstrings. Prepare yourself because you won't want to put this
book down!
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book free from the Baker Publishing Group, Revell Reads - Netgalley book review
bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I
have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal
Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsementsand Testimonials in Advertising”.
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From the book:
There can be only one mistress of Tall Acre . . .
The American Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre, she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general's past returns without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful mistress of Tall Acre?
Triumph and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal--you will find it all in the rich pages of this newest novel from the talented pen of Laura Frantz.
There can be only one mistress of Tall Acre . . .
The American Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre, she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general's past returns without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful mistress of Tall Acre?
Triumph and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal--you will find it all in the rich pages of this newest novel from the talented pen of Laura Frantz.
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