Publication date 1/2/22
DRAWN BY THE CURRENT is the third novel in the Windy City Saga by JOCELYN GREEN but it can easily stand alone. This author has an amazing way of drawing one into her characters’ emotions and I cannot recommend this series highly enough.Olive Pierce only feeels good about herself when she is doing something for someone else. She seems to have misplaced her own identity due to her need to feel known and cared for. This is not helped by her boss at MetLife insurance agency, Mr Roth, who treats her as incapable of being an insurance investigator due to her feminine sensibiities, in spite of her bravery in getting two children and herself to safety when the SS Eastland turned over in the Chicago River on 24th July 1915, claiming the lives of eight hundred and forty-four people. When she is faced with the families’ enormous grief, she feels guilty that she survived.
Olive’s best friend Claire is desperate to escape her abusive husband. Her actions lead to a case of mistaken identity and cause Olive incredible guilt for keeping Claire’s secret. She asks herself the question, “when does the end justify the means”?!
This is a story about being grateful for loving families, the longing to belong (which we see in Erik Magnussen), God’s incredible grace and second chances. There is a sweet romance and a really good Christian message.
I cannot recommend the novel strongly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
