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| Published
June 6th 2017
by Bethany House Publishers |
When a series of
circumstances beyond her control leave Rosalyn Bernay alone and
penniless in London, she chances upon a job backstage at a theater which
is presenting the most popular show in London. A talented musician and
singer, she feels immediately at home and soon becomes enthralled with
the idea of pursuing a career on the stage.
An injury during a
skirmish in India has forced Nate Moran out of the army until he
recovers. Filling his time at a stable of horses for hire in London, he
has also spent the past two months working nights as a stagehand,
filling in for his injured brother. Although he’s glad he can help his
family through a tough time, he is counting the days until he can rejoin
his regiment. London holds bitter memories for him that he is anxious
to escape. But then he meets the beautiful woman who has found a new
lease on life in the very place Nate can’t wait to leave behind.
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Rebecca's Review
4 STARS!!!
" . . daydreams turned to sad longing when the years passed and their father never came home."
Rosalyn
Bernay and her two sisters were deeply impacted by the mysterious
disappearance of their father at sea and subsequent death of their
mother. Raised for many years in George Muller's famous orphanage,
Rosalyn embarks on her own at the age of seventeen, only to discover
that life in the home of an elite employer can turn quite ugly. Forced
out onto the streets amidst swirling accusations, she barely avoids ruin
before happening upon simple employment at the respectable Opera
Comique, where her path crosses that of soldier-turned-stage-assistant
Nate Moran, for the second time in as many days.
Nate Moran is
terribly relieved to see that the young woman over whom he has worried,
has escaped the clutches of ill repute and is comfortably ensconced with
reputable theater associates. Rosalyn is an enigma, with her quiet
charm and obvious secrets, as she glides into the opportunity set before
her with innocence and grace. As is so often the case, a lovely woman
attracts attention, and Nate is not the only one in the cast with an eye
turned towards Rosalyn. Unfortunately, Nate already plans to return to
his career in the military, once his hand is completely healed;
following his commission to India. . . . . without a wife.
What a
lovely slice of history during nineteenth century Victorian England;
including a glimpse into the world of Gilbert and Sullivan productions,
the broad impact that George Muller made upon thousands of orphaned
children, and the waves of change being introduced by women entering the
work place. Tucked in between, is a sweet romance.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions stated are entirely my own.
Rebecca is a
graduate of Bryan College with a degree in Christian Education, and
is currently serving at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church in Gastonia, North Carolina as the Director of Children's
Ministry. With nearly 28 years of experience
in her field, she has had many opportunities to use her love of
reading and writing in creative ways across the generations. A wife,
mother of four "nearly" grown children, and grandmother to four
beautiful grandchildren, Rebecca has been able to return to her love of
reading and more recently reviewing, with a renewed passion for the
"beauty of story".
~Happy Reading~
