A Lasting Impression is set in Nashville not long after the Civil War. There are elements of New Orleans and France in there. The Belmont Mansion is a real place and the inspiration for the author's novel.
Claire hasn't really had it easy. She forges paintings for her father against her will and better judgment. She began forging the paintings to try and get medicine and medical care for her mother. After she dies, Claire does it more for her father and his approval, which she never really gets. After his sudden death, Claire is on the run from her past and has to try and find her own way in the world. An unusual set of circumstances places her as personal liaison to Mrs. Acklen, a high society woman.
Sutton, or Willister, is Mrs. Acklen's personal attorney. He is fighting the guilt of his father's death and his own dreams. He is a good attorney but his real passion lies with horses. He has a tentative understanding with a young lady which keeps him from really admitting his feelings for Claire. Eventually Sutton and Claire come to care for one another, but there is still Claire's past to contend with.
As usual, I really did enjoy another of Tamera Alexander's books. She has all the elements that make one of my favorite books: romance, suspense, faith. For some odd reason, the print on this book was kind of small. I tried to make it bigger, but then it would get really large and some of the words would be missing off the page. I'm not quite sure what the issue was, but it hardly will prevent me from giving this one my Good Book review! I can't wait for her next one (to come on sale!).
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