MAN OF SHADOW AND MIST by MICHELLE GRIEP

Publication date 1/6/23

MAN OF SHADOW AND MIST is another exceptional novel by MICHELLE GRIEP that I guarantee you will not be able to put down. The story takes place in Whitby, England, in the late nineteenth century, with Sir James Morgan returning to the bleak Morgrave Manor where his mother lies dying of a horrific disease which may well be his fate in the future. He has never had a close relationship with his mother but is willing to try anything to save her life. James has a deep faith in God but none at all in the church members and people in general who look upon him and his family as vampires. He is satisfied to live in solitude until he meets the beautiful and compassionate librarian, Rosa Edwards, whose aim in life is to educate the people of Whitby who are so caught up in superstition.

The book has all the darkness of a Gothic novel, but we see how the Lord brings light and hope into the story, and how He comes through for Rosa, protecting her from harm. ….

I do not want to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you, but this book has everything that makes up an exciting and inspirational read - unforgettable characters, a passionate love story, a spurned suitor, wrongful accusation, violence, and very strange happenings, all enveloped in a strong Christian message.

I cannot recommend Man of Shadow and Mist strongly enough.

I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

FAIREST of HEART by KAREN WITEMEYER

Publication date 6/6/23

FAIREST of HEART is the first novel in the Texas Ever After series  by KAREN WITEMEYER. It is a delightful read with unforgettable characters, an exciting plot,, a sweet romance, and a story reminiscent of Snow White  and the seven dwarfs. The book is bible based and full of hope, with scripture verses such as John 16:33 “In the world ye shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world,” underlying the story.

Penelope Snow is an orphan who longs for a family and a place she can call home. After suffering abuse at the hands of Narcissa LaBelle and her sidekick Cecil Hunt, and being accused of theft, she is questioned by Ranger Titus Kingsley, who is inclined to believe these lies, because of what happened to his brother Nate…….

There is a lot more to this novel but I do not want to tell you any more for fear of spoiling the read for you.

I cannot recommend this lovely book highly 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.