Legacy of Longdale Manor
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- $10.99
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Publisher Description
Two women--a century apart--embark on a journey to healing, faith, forgiveness, and romance.
In 2012, art historian Gwen Morris travels to England's Lake District to appraise the paintings and antiques of an old family friend, hoping to prove herself to her prestigious grandfather. While at Longdale Manor, she meets David Bradford--the owner's handsome grandson--who is desperate to save the crumbling estate by turning it into a luxury hotel. When Gwen stumbles upon a one-hundred-year-old journal and an intricately carved shepherd's staff similar to one in a photo of her parents, she's left searching for answers.
In 1912, after her father's death, Charlotte Harper uncovers a painful family secret she can only confess to her journal. She and her family travel to the Lake District to stay on a sheep farm, hoping eventually to find a home with Charlotte's grandfather at Longdale Manor, but old wounds and bitter regrets make it a difficult challenge. As Charlotte grows closer to shepherd Ian Storey and rebuilds her shattered faith, she must decide whether she will ever trust in love again.
Praise for The Legacy of Longdale Manor
"This novel will stir your faith--and your desire to visit England's Lake District!"--JULIE KLASSEN, bestselling author
"Turansky opens the door of Longdale Manor and invites readers to explore the secrets hidden inside."--MELANIE DOBSON, award-winning author
"A beautiful book to warm and lift the heart."--CATHY GOHLKE, Christy Hall of Fame author
Customer Reviews
Lovely Dual Timeline Novel
The Legacy of Longdale Manor is a beautifully written dual timeline novel set in England’s Lake District. Carrie Turansky has written two lovely stories intertwined into one must read novel. I would find myself completely engrossed in one story and upon turning to the next chapter, a bit of disappointment would come when it changed to the next story. Both stories thoroughly held my attention and kept me reading to see not only how the plot would play out, but how the two stories would relate to one another in the end. I loved the characters in both timelines. The main characters were realistic and alive in my imagination. The secondary characters were interesting and added so much to the overall narrative.
I loved how Turansky wove the theme of forgiveness throughout the book. In both storylines, people were hurt in ways that would make forgiveness necessary, but hard. The author dealt with this theme in a realistic way showing both the necessity and the difficulty in forgiving those who have hurt us.
The author’s description of the setting of the book adds to the total loveliness of the story. She describes not only the old manor and it’s need for updating, but the gorgeous countryside surrounding it. Her descriptions made me feel like I had been transported right to England.
I have read many of Turansky’s other books – both historical and contemporary. I hope that Turansky will continue to write dual timeline novels. She has proven with this first one that she can seamlessly combine a contemporary and an historical writing into one beautiful novel.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.