A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Into the Whirlwind - Elizabeth Camden

I have read a few books written by Elizabeth Camden including The Rose of Winslow Street and The Lady of Bolton Hill.  I really enjoyed those, so choosing to read this was easy.

Mollie is the owner of a fine watchmaking company in Chicago.  She has taken over the 57th Illinois Watch Company that her father left her.  Working for her are members of her father’s infantry unit, mostly the crippled men that had nowhere else to go.  When an offer to buy her out arises, Mollie has to consider what all the implications would be for her and for the lives of the men who rely on her for their well-being.

Zack is a lawyer that is negotiating the deal, but he has adored Mollie from afar for three years.  Revealing his feeling for Mollie would mean the death of his career, but certain circumstances make him rethink his priorities.  The Chicago fire of 1871 affects Mollie and her business.  Her father’s deed for a piece of land comes between Zack and Mollie.  She ends up not trusting him even as he does his best to win her love.

This book was great.  It only took me two days because I simply couldn’t put it down.  The interactions between Zack and Mollie had me frustrated and hopeful at the same time.  There were tons of details in the book about watchmaking and also about the fire.  I was impressed with the focus being on the aftermath of the fire.  It caused me to think about how people come together when there’s a tragedy, like this fire, and then as time goes by, the effects fade from our memory even as there are people still rebuilding.

Her only book out that I haven't read is Against the Tide and I was able to pick it up today for free!  I hope to read more from this author in the future.  She’s becoming one of my favorites and I anticipate reading her novels.  Good Book!

*I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.


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