THE LEGACY OF LONGDALE MANOR is a beautifully written dual timeline novel by CARRIE TURANSKY in which the characters in 1912 tie in very well with those in 2012. There are sweet romances in each timeline, and the theme of forgiveness and trust in God’s direction is strong as the charatcters, whose struggles and heartaches are well portrayed, work through their problems.The theme of God being the only perfect Father comes through very strongly.
In 2012 Gwen Morris, a junior specialist for art history and antiques, is sent by her grandfather, Lionel Morris, to Lilly Benderley, an old friend of his, to appraise the antiques at her home, Longdale Manor near Keswick in the Lake District, and prepare them for auction Lilly’s grandson David Bradford is planning to turn the beautiful manor house into a luxury hotel, thus saving his grandmother’s legacy.
After finding out that her father, who she has never met, may live in the area, Gwen is determined to find him…….
In 1912 Charlotte Harper and her family are left destitute at the death of her father, the well known evangelist, Henry Harper, who collapses at the Keswick Convention and dies soon after. Charlotte comes across some letters that show that her father was not the godly man she thought he was and keeps this secret from her mother and brother and younger sister. The family moves in with her mother’s friend Jenny Storey and her family on their sheep farm, hoping that grandfaher Benderley, who never approved of his daughter’s marriage to Henry, will take them in. Charlotte loves being on thr farm, and Ian and she become good friends, and possibly something more, but she is afraid of him turning out to be like her father…..
We see the trust issues throughout these two stories, and the effect that being fatherless has on a person. …..
This is a most enjoyable, thought provoking and inspirational novel, and I cannot recommend it 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.
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Hi Sue, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed reading The Legacy of Longdale Manor and for posting your very kind review. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the story. I loved visiting the Lake District a few years ago, and I knew I wanted to set a story there. This was my first dual-time novel, so that was a fun challenge to learn how to weave the two storylines together. Thank you for helping me promote the book through your review!
Blessings,
Carrie
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