A RETURN OF DEVOTION is the sequel to A DEFENSE of HONOR by KRISTY ANN HUNTER, and I am really glad to have read and reviewed them both. In this book we carry on with Daphne's story, although it can be read as a stand alone.I particularly like the way the author speaks about important matters with sensitivity and some humour, threaded through with solid biblical truth. The characters are very real and it is an emotional read as we are made to feel what they are feeling. This book has a bit of everything - romance, intrigue and interesting characters.
Haven Manor has been run as a loving home for illegitimate children for twelve years when William, Marquis of Chemsford, comes to take possession of the property which his father won in a card game. Whilst Daphne, Jess, and the three children who are left, do their best to act like servants and cover up their past activities, things get really out of hand!
The story takes place in the early 1800's where class distinction was rife and where unmarried mothers and their children often had nowhere to go but the workhouse.
The story is well worked out and leaves one with a great deal of food for thought. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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