My Sister's Prayer
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- $159.00
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- $159.00
Descripción editorial
Women of Fearless Devotion
Virginia, 1704
Celeste Talbot is usually such a sensible young woman—until she falls for an English soldier reassigned to the Colonies. Leaving her Huguenot family behind, she sets sail for America, only to realize that her younger sister Berta has been kidnapped and forced on board the very same ship. Whom can Celeste trust? The dashing soldier? Or the vigilant carpenter who remains by their side in the perilous New World?
Virginia, present day
Madeline "Maddee" Talbot has her hands full when she agrees to take in her younger sister, Nicole, following a serious car accident. The young women grew apart when Nicole fell into drug addiction, and Maddee prays this will be the start of a better life for her sister. But as they investigate a trauma from their childhood, Maddee must keep a diligent eye on Nicole—and the shadowy figure watching them from afar.
From the Christy Award-winning team of Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould, My Sister's Prayer tells an epic tale of two women compelled to protect their sisters, confront their fears, and navigate the muddy waters of betrayal to find true love.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Clark and Gould continue their Cousins of the Dove series (My Brother's Crown) with this tale of forgiveness, betrayal, and love. In one narrative thread set in contemporary Virginia, Maddee Talbot has agreed to care for her sister, Nicole, after a serious car accident, and soon realizes Nicole needs more than physical healing. Then, jumping back to 18th-century Virginia, Celeste Talbot is considered her parents' responsible daughter until a promise of love puts her in a difficult position and leaves her younger sister, Berta, in danger. These two relatives, separated by centuries, discover startling truths about their sisters, and also about themselves. Reaching beyond its romance elements, the novel deftly highlights the loving but sometimes difficult relationships between unique pairs of sisters. Maddee and Celeste's plots mirror each other well without overlapping. Clark and Gould handle the parallel time frames with aplomb, providing a solid sense of setting to keep the reader grounded and expertly intertwining the historical and modern story lines. Maddee's character arc drags occasionally, and she seems slow to grow, but Nicole's growth proves an interesting counterbalance. This novel is a satisfying tale for those who enjoy both contemporary and historical fiction.
