Friday, September 18, 2015

The Mistress of Tall Acre by Laura Frantz






The American Revolution is finally over, and Sophie Menzies is starved for good news. When her nearest neighbor, General Seamus Ogilvy, finally comes home to Tall Acre, she hopes it is a sign of better days to come. But the general is now a widower with a small daughter in desperate need of a mother. Nearly destitute, Sophie agrees to marry Seamus and become the mistress of Tall Acre in what seems a safe, sensible arrangement. But when a woman from the general's past returns without warning, the ties that bind this fledgling family together will be strained to the utmost. When all is said and done, who will be the rightful mistress of Tall Acre?

Triumph and tragedy, loyalty and betrayal--readers find it all in the rich pages of this newest historical novel from the talented pen of Laura Frantz. Her careful historical details immerse the reader in the story world, and her emotional writing and finely tuned characters never cease to enchant fans both old and new.


 About Laura:


I was born and raised in Kentucky, living first in Ashland, Mammoth Cave, Bowling Green, and then Lexington. But my heart has always been in Berea, Madison County, the place my family has resided since the 18th-century. I came to know Christ there at the age of 12, was baptized, and spent my childhood roaming through the woods and swimming in the rivers of my books.
My earliest memories are of the public library, standing in front of shelves filled with those little biographies of famous historical figures like Daniel Boone and George Washington and Sacajawea. I began scribbling stories at age 7 and thankfully never stopped. My passion then and now is history and all the wonders of past centuries.
I attended college at Denison University in Ohio and also in England, living in a manor/castle and studying the American Revolution from the British perspective. Shakespeare and 18th-century literature form the backbone of my English degree. Strangely enough, I only took one creative writing class.
It was never a desire of mine to be published. I simply love to write for the sheer joy of writing – and that was enough. But as Proverbs 16:9 says, “The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
I hope my books bless you.
http://laurafrantz.net/

My Thoughts:

Laura's new book, The Mistress of Tall Acre is my absolute favorite book she has written. I love books with kids in it and Lily Cate is the sweetest little girl ever. Her relationship with Sophie is precious, the moment Lily Cate meets Sophie she becomes her little shadow and wants to be with her all the time, they bond instantly.
As the story progressed my heart ached for Seamus, Sophie and Lily Cate. Nothing about this wonderful story is predictable, I was completely taken by surprise at the mystery and suspense Laura put in the story.
If you enjoy a good historical romance this is a must read.
I highly recommend this book!




1 comment:

Laura Frantz said...

Andi, you are a master at saying SO much so succinctly & making me want to read my own book! 😊 Love that this is your fav of mine & you have a heart for children in stories. Me, too. I think Lily Cate is the daughter I never had but wanted 💙. As always, I couldn't do this without you. So appreciate you!!

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