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| Published July 4th 2017 by Bethany House Publishers |
The Dramatic Conclusion to Michael Phillips's Shetland Islands Saga Loni
Ford's unexpected inheritance of substantial real estate--not to
mention a title--in the Shetland Islands has caused more than a stir in
the quiet fishing hamlet of Whale's Reef. How is life ever to be the
same with an outsider--and a woman, at that--playing such a pivotal role
in the life of this conservative community? But it isn't just the
locals who have deep misgivings about the current situation. Loni
herself never imagined this in her wildest dreams.
What Loni is more sure of, however, is that she is falling in love--with Whales Reef, with its hardy people, with its simple, peaceful way of life, and with local chieftain David Tulloch, whose inheritance she has usurped, at least in the eyes of some.
But life in Whales Reef is not without drama. Deep rifts exist between certain lifelong residents, and when one local resident turns up dead, suspicion is cast in the direction of the island's most prominent family. How Loni and David deal with this challenge will go a long way in determining their future, and that of the quaint island community.
What Loni is more sure of, however, is that she is falling in love--with Whales Reef, with its hardy people, with its simple, peaceful way of life, and with local chieftain David Tulloch, whose inheritance she has usurped, at least in the eyes of some.
But life in Whales Reef is not without drama. Deep rifts exist between certain lifelong residents, and when one local resident turns up dead, suspicion is cast in the direction of the island's most prominent family. How Loni and David deal with this challenge will go a long way in determining their future, and that of the quaint island community.
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Rebecca's Review
3 STARS
"Everyone is writing two life stories . . . . Few, however, take in hand
the authorship of the most important of the two, that inner
autobiography it falls to each of us to write for themselves."
Most ancestral lineages showcase property and possessions, but in the case of this novel, inheritors will gain a for more important legacy, a legacy of faith. When Loni Ford inherits land in the Shetland Islands, she has no idea how far away from her career in Washington, DC that one excursion will take her. Many years prior, young Emily Hanson, a devout Quaker, had precisely the same experience, only in reverse. Her trip as a travel companion from New York to the Shetlands significantly altered the course of her family history.
Michael Phillips thoroughly guides his readers through a complicated narrative surrounding those whose lives were either eased or complicated by their devotion to honor and integrity. For scattered among them were those who did not have their best interests in mind, shadowing the truth and bringing unnecessary heartache. Will Loni "Alonnah" Ford, chief of Clan Tulloch and David Tulloch, the laird of Whales Reef, eventually inherit their happily ever after?
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
Most ancestral lineages showcase property and possessions, but in the case of this novel, inheritors will gain a for more important legacy, a legacy of faith. When Loni Ford inherits land in the Shetland Islands, she has no idea how far away from her career in Washington, DC that one excursion will take her. Many years prior, young Emily Hanson, a devout Quaker, had precisely the same experience, only in reverse. Her trip as a travel companion from New York to the Shetlands significantly altered the course of her family history.
Michael Phillips thoroughly guides his readers through a complicated narrative surrounding those whose lives were either eased or complicated by their devotion to honor and integrity. For scattered among them were those who did not have their best interests in mind, shadowing the truth and bringing unnecessary heartache. Will Loni "Alonnah" Ford, chief of Clan Tulloch and David Tulloch, the laird of Whales Reef, eventually inherit their happily ever after?
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions stated above 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".
Nice review...I was a bit disappointed in this one which is rare for me with Phillips. Enjoyed the series, but it wasn't his best work. Still a lot to think about our own legacy, tho.
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