Review: Great Historical Insight, Devotion to Family, and Sweet Romance That Will Satisfy All Readers!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 20, 2013
What a great story!  I'm not a fan of historical fiction, but I found myself eager to see what happened to the characters in this charming enovella.  Matthew Scott is conscripted into the Confederate army with only the experience of owning a theatrical group to sustain him among the other soldiers.  He carefully observes those around him, offers any help that is required while the soldiers occupy Shirley Plantation, and watches Angelina Rose, resident seamstress and guardian of her nephew and niece since her sister's death.  Even though Angelina is free, she is confident of the need to stay and watch her niece and nephew until President Lincoln passes the Emancipation Proclamation freeing all slaves.I truly enjoyed how Pagels brings history to life with the setting, characters, and dynamics at Shirley Plantation.  The reader gets to experience the controversy, politics, and faith of these characters had to go through while waiting on God to bring about true freedom for all.  You will understand the urgency of their situations while watching Matthew and Angelina enjoy romance and hope as they realize the future God had intended for them all along.*I want to thank the author for the review copy provided*