This
novel is a gentle read, reflecting the general lifestyle of Amish
people. Cameron offers a good romance with a bit of mystery included.
While there is a slight twist to the plot, there are no surprises
as readers are given plenty of hints along the way.
I
liked the characters. They are pretty well crafted. My favorite was
Daniel, son of widowed Rose. He is a sweet boy with boundless energy.
I liked Luke too. His love for Rose was so selfless and patient.
I
was not familiar with the meaning of the cardinal, the one that
seemed to watch over Rose and Daniel. That the bird could somehow
represent the presence of a loved one who had died seemed a little
odd. I did learn some about other Amish ideas, however.
I
do recommend this novel to readers who like Amish romance. The end
was abrupt and for me, unsatisfactory and just too easy. Other than
that and the cardinal idea, a good novel.
My
rating: 4/5 stars.
Barbara
Cameron is the award winning author of many bestselling Amish novels.
Three have been made into HBO/Cinemax movies. She has also written
nonfiction books about planning financially for weddings. She is a
former high school teacher and has also taught workshops and creative
writing classes. She and her family live in Jacksonville, Florida.
You can find out more at https://www.barbaracameron.com/.
Gilead
Publishing, 272 pages.
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