About the book:
Title: Veiled in Smoke
Author: Jocelyn Green
Series: The Windy City Saga
Publisher: Bethany House
Meg and Sylvie Townsend manage the family bookshop and care for their father, Stephen, a veteran still suffering in mind and spirit from his time as a POW during the Civil War. But when the Great Fire sweeps through Chicago's business district, they lose much more than just their store.
The sisters become separated from their father, and after Meg burns her hands in an attempt to save a family heirloom, they make a harrowing escape from the flames with the help of Chicago Tribune reporter Nate Pierce. Once the smoke clears away, they reunite with Stephen, only to learn soon after that their family friend not only died during the fire--he was murdered. Even more shocking, Stephen is charged with the crime and committed to the Cook County Insane Asylum.
Though homeless, injured, and suddenly unemployed, Meg must not only gather the pieces of her shattered life, but prove her father's innocence before the asylum truly drives him mad.
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About Jocelyn Green
Jocelyn Green inspires faith and courage as the award-winning and bestselling author of numerous fiction and nonfiction books, including The Mark of the King; Wedded to War; and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she coauthored with bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her books have garnered starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, and have been honored with the Christy Award, the gold medal from the Military Writers Society of America, and the Golden Scroll Award from the Advanced Writers & Speakers Association. She graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, with a B.A. in English, concentration in writing. She loves Mexican food, Broadway musicals, strawberry rhubarb pie, the color red, and reading with a cup of tea. Jocelyn lives with her husband Rob and two children in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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My Thoughts
Jocelyn Green is known for her historical novels centered around an American conflict. In her new release she centers her novel around the Great Chicago Fire. Great is a perfect description of Veiled in Smoke, book one of the Windy City Saga!!!!
Ms. Green sets the stage with poignant detail and great imagery. With great care, respect, and grace Ms. Green shows PTSD in her character, Stephen. His struggle is felt through the pages. My heart ached for him. With each page turn I wanted things to be easy and peaceful for him.
I loved Meg and Sylvie! They were endearing characters, who were flawed and beautifully crafted. Their sisterly relationship was authentic and endearing. They were determined to persevere amid the circumstances of not only what their father was dealing with but the devastation of the fire along with the loss of their home, and business.
Ms. Green put so many historical facts into the narrative, it felt as though I had been transplanted into 1871 Chicago.
As a history lover I found this first installment of Jocelyn Green's new series to be informative, beautifully crafted, poignant, tragic, but most of all memorable. I highly recommend it!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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