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Paperback, 340 pages
Published
June 5th 2018
by Bethany House Publishers
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As a biochemist in early
1900s New York, Doctor Rosalind Werner has dedicated her life to the
crusade against water-borne diseases. She is at the forefront of a
groundbreaking technology that will change the way water is delivered to
every household in the city--but only if she can get people to believe
in her work.
Newly appointed Commissioner of Water for New York Nickolas Drake is highly skeptical of Rosalind and her team's techniques. When a brewing court case throws him into direct confrontation with her, he is surprised by his reaction to the lovely scientist.
While Rosalind and Nick wage a private war against their own attraction, they stand firmly on opposite sides of a battle that will impact far more than just their own lives. As the controversy grows more public and inflammatory and Rosalind becomes the target of an unknown enemy, these two rivals will face higher stakes than they ever could have known.
About the Author
Elizabeth Camden is a research librarian at a small college in central
Florida. Her novels have won the coveted RITA and Christy Awards. She
has published several articles for academic publications and is the
author of four nonfiction history books. Her ongoing fascination with
history and love of literature have led her to write inspirational
fiction. Elizabeth lives with her husband near Orlando, Florida.
Read more about Elizabeth and her fabulous novels on her website @ http://elizabethcamden.com/meet-elizabeth/Newly appointed Commissioner of Water for New York Nickolas Drake is highly skeptical of Rosalind and her team's techniques. When a brewing court case throws him into direct confrontation with her, he is surprised by his reaction to the lovely scientist.
While Rosalind and Nick wage a private war against their own attraction, they stand firmly on opposite sides of a battle that will impact far more than just their own lives. As the controversy grows more public and inflammatory and Rosalind becomes the target of an unknown enemy, these two rivals will face higher stakes than they ever could have known.
About the Author
Elizabeth Camden is a research librarian at a small college in central
Florida. Her novels have won the coveted RITA and Christy Awards. She
has published several articles for academic publications and is the
author of four nonfiction history books. Her ongoing fascination with
history and love of literature have led her to write inspirational
fiction. Elizabeth lives with her husband near Orlando, Florida. 
Rebecca's Review
4.5 STARS!!!
"Glass, china, and reputations are easily cracked and never well mended."
"Salmonella enterica, the bacteria that caused typhoid, was surprisingly pretty . . . . Her mission in life was to find a way to kill it." Working tirelessly to prove that minuscule amounts of chlorine in the public's drinking water could save countless lives from water-borne diseases, Dr. Rosalind Werner has also worked tirelessly to guard her reputation in Jersey City, New Jersey. Following a disappointing court case regarding her team's ground-breaking research, Rosalind comes face to face with Nicholas Drake, a man poised to be appointed Commissioner of Labor for the State Water Board of New York; and Nick's plan to provide purer drinking water does not include chlorine.
"Dr. Werner, 'When I saw this box, I thought it was as pretty as a moonbeam, and it made me think of you'."
Nicholas Drake makes no attempt to hide his unabashed admiration of the lovely scientist who has made it her mission to change his mind about chlorine. He might be a outrageously rich former plumber, but common sense tells him that the city's water problems can be solved by better filtration. When his whirlwind attraction to Rosalind hits a snag, the two manage to smooth over their differences and simply enjoy each other's company. Regrettably, secrets and vendettas blindside them both, widening the chasm between them. "They had both burned their bridges with each other and his sadness was overwhelming."
Stepping into one of Elizabeth Camden's stories is like entering an enchanted forest and wanting to get lost; her characters are amazing, her settings are are detailed but fascinating, and her story threads pull at heartstrings that you didn't know she could play. Enjoy the forest!
This book was provided courtesy of Bethany House Publishers. I was under no obligation to write a positive review.
Senior Reviewer, Rebecca Maney
~Happy Reading~
"Salmonella enterica, the bacteria that caused typhoid, was surprisingly pretty . . . . Her mission in life was to find a way to kill it." Working tirelessly to prove that minuscule amounts of chlorine in the public's drinking water could save countless lives from water-borne diseases, Dr. Rosalind Werner has also worked tirelessly to guard her reputation in Jersey City, New Jersey. Following a disappointing court case regarding her team's ground-breaking research, Rosalind comes face to face with Nicholas Drake, a man poised to be appointed Commissioner of Labor for the State Water Board of New York; and Nick's plan to provide purer drinking water does not include chlorine.
"Dr. Werner, 'When I saw this box, I thought it was as pretty as a moonbeam, and it made me think of you'."
Nicholas Drake makes no attempt to hide his unabashed admiration of the lovely scientist who has made it her mission to change his mind about chlorine. He might be a outrageously rich former plumber, but common sense tells him that the city's water problems can be solved by better filtration. When his whirlwind attraction to Rosalind hits a snag, the two manage to smooth over their differences and simply enjoy each other's company. Regrettably, secrets and vendettas blindside them both, widening the chasm between them. "They had both burned their bridges with each other and his sadness was overwhelming."
Stepping into one of Elizabeth Camden's stories is like entering an enchanted forest and wanting to get lost; her characters are amazing, her settings are are detailed but fascinating, and her story threads pull at heartstrings that you didn't know she could play. Enjoy the forest!
This book was provided courtesy of Bethany House Publishers. I was under no obligation to write a positive review.
Senior Reviewer, Rebecca Maney
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~
This series is one that I would recommend to just about any kind of reader! . . . romance, suspense, history, inspiration . . . it has it all!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the fabulous review, Rebecca. When my TBR dwindles a little more, this one is a definite read for me. I always love Camden's stories.
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