Review: A small novel with a big romantic story
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 6, 2012
I generally don't like novellas as I think the plot and characters are not well developed or they are rushed. I adored this short novel I have  read it twice and it is rare that I read any book again.The heroine feels she is very unattractive and an old maid. The hero has voice problems due to laryngeal injury. He is also grieving the death of his wife and unborn child. They are both viewed as eccentrics by their community. They emphasise with each other from the start of the story but are both too shy and afraid to devlop a relationship. The events of the story brings them together.There is romance, suspense and action scenes.The characters help and change each other,e.g the hero is motivated to use his voice again in spite of his laryngeal injury. She no longer views herself in a negative way.Thsi novella reminded me very much of the Little House on The Praire series- but written for adults and in a more modern style. The lifestyle of the time is vividly portrayed along with the climate.I liked how the title of the book is central to what happens. Many books have a catchy title that has little relevance to the story