THE HEIRESS AND THE WOODSMAN by CHRISTINE HILL SUNTZ

 Pubication date 11/8/26

THE HEIRESS AND THE WOODSMAN by CHRISTINE HILL SUNTZ is a beautifully written historical romance novel which takes place in Canada in 1837 against the backdrop of the rebellion. 

Charlotte Carruthers and her younger brother Simon have grown up playing the parts of Robin Hood and Little John in the woods around Edenbrook and the idea of taking from the rich to help the poor has taken root in Simon. Now Simon has disappeared and there are runours that he may have joined the rebel army, putting the ownership of Edenbrook at risk. Charlotte takes off on horseback to find him and save his inheritance. En route she has trouble with her horse losing a shoe and then with members of the rebel army, and is rescued by Joshua Robertson, who is on a mission of his own to save his indentured brother Henry. They set off together in Joshua’s cart, meeting many very interesting characters on the way……..

Both Joshua and Charlotte have suffered tremendous rejection, and as they travel through dangerous and rough terrain, they confide in one another and their friendship grows…….

I love the characters, the vivid descriptions of the Canadian setting and history, and the strong Christian message of hope running through the story. I cannot recommend this lovely read strongly enough.

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