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Categories: Science fiction Fantasy Mystery Romance Business Classic Sports Young adult Humor Memoirs See all categories... |
My very first introduction to a series that wasted no time in claiming my heart, I loved everything about this book, from the three separate love stories, to the commentary on both the Boar War, and the Ellis Island experience, to the wonderful undercurrents of faith and family spread throughout. There is also the return of a familiar face in the form of Scottish Dr. Burns, who finally gets his romantic happily ever after. However, while I did love his and Ruth's story, and just barely tolerated Priscilla's (she does NOT deserve the unwavering loyalty and love of the guy she ends up with), it's Esther's that I enjoy the most. The wonderfully honest, beautiful, and sincere connection which develops from the get-go between her and Jan, and the natural progression of their romance is so well written, as well as emotionally engaging. I also greatly appreciated the spotlight placed on this period of time in regards to the immigrant flood which came to America, an event in history I find particularly interesting, in large part because of this book!
