The Lost Manuscript
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4.3 • 3 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
In the vein of The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick, a priceless manuscript could be one woman’s key to finding her missing grandmother—and to her own second chance.
It’s not just Ellora Lockwood’s home that’s being emptied as she prepares to sell—her heart seems to be empty too. Since the mysterious disappearance of her beloved Grandma June and separating from her husband, Alex, Ellora has felt adrift. Then comes an invitation from Alex to teach history at a summer program at Alnwick Castle in England. He’s even found information about the location of a medieval manuscript that was her grandmother’s obsession before she vanished.
Warily, Ellora accepts Alex’s offer. Surrounded by lush English countryside and captivating history, she pieces together clues about the manuscript’s whereabouts—and uncovers new questions. Could someone have been sabotaging her grandmother’s work? Anonymous threats lead Ellora to suspect she too may be in danger, but as she and Alex work together, she’s finding strength, new purpose and the courage to see this quest through, wherever it may lead…
Customer Reviews
Christian Romance Mystery Thriller
The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer is Christian Romance filled with mystery and suspense. I enjoyed the constant adventures and mystery that involved every character. Ellora and Alex’s romance was realistic with deep love and turmoil early in their marriage. The plot is intriguing and kept me guessing until the end. All the historical details and backstory added to the story. Overall a sweet story with an excellent Christian message of trusting God in everything to bless your life.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I appreciate the opportunity and thank the author and publisher for allowing me to read, enjoy and review this book. 5 Stars
Could Have Been Better
The Lost Manuscript is an easy to read tale, with mystery elements, and ends up being a pretty good story. However, the first half of the book relayed the same information and clues with little more added to push the pace forward. The relationship storyline rehashed thoughts and feelings much like a YA novel with a MC that was hard to like as an adult. A family history dump mid-book (roughly 180 pages in) finally explained what needed to be said earlier on. The second half of the book was enjoyable, well written and held that this story would have been much better had it been about 100 pages shorter.
This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review.
To this expected end
Learn from your grandmother’s mistakes. Be careful digging into the past, or history is doomed to repeat itself. Grandma June has spent most of her life looking for this missing, illuminated manuscript. It has consumed her and now the search is on, not only for the manuscript, but for Grandma as well. Will they be happy with the ending?
This is a wonderful mystery, a scavenger hunt through the bowels of history in the attempt to discover whether or not this manuscript even exists. There is plenty of action, danger and suspense in the search. Add the rocky relationship between Ellora and Alex and you will begin to wonder if they will ever get it together, and trust that God’s plan is better than their own. A story of choices and second chances - which ones will they choose?
An early copy was received through Love Inspired, Harlequin and NetGalley. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.