I never cry in books, but this one moved me. Lisa’s writing style is magical and it has the ability to transport you to another time. Keturah’s tale is about a hurting young widow who is determined to provide for her unmarried sisters, even if it means leaving England for the Caribbean to run her late father’s sugar plantation. On the island of Nevis, she discovers more about her father than when he was alive.
This is a story of awakening, heartbreak, healing and ultimately love, some tellings of which brought me to tears. Excited to read more of this series from one of my favorite authors! Verity (Book #2) has been staring at me from the bookshelf and I cannot wait to dive into her story! Review to come!
My Rating:
FIVE STARS. Entertaining! Page-turner! Romantic! Tear-jerker! Wonderful characters!
About the Book:
Keturah SERIES: The Sugar Baron’s Daughters PUBLISHER: Bethany House Publishers
In 1772 England, Lady Keturah Banning Tomlinson and her sisters find themselves the heiresses of their father’s estates and know they have one option: Go to the West Indies to save what is left of their heritage. n 1772 England, Lady Keturah Banning Tomlinson and her sisters find themselves the heiresses of their father’s estates and know they have one option: Go to the West Indies to save what is left of their heritage. Although it flies against all the conventions for women of the time, they’re determined to make their own way in the world. But once they arrive in the Caribbean, proper gender roles are the least of their concerns. On the infamous island of Nevis, the sisters discover the legacy of the legendary sugar barons has vastly declined–and that’s just the start of what their eyes are opened to in this unfamiliar world. Keturah never intends to put herself at the mercy of a man again, but every man on the island seems to be trying to win her hand and, with it, the ownership of her plantation. She could desperately use an ally, but even an unexpected reunion with a childhood friend leaves her questioning his motives. Set on keeping her family together and saving her father’s once-great plantation, can Keturah ever surrender her stubbornness and guarded heart to God and find the healing and love awaiting her?
Lisa Tawn Bergren is the best-selling, award-winning author of more than 40 books, with over 3 million copies sold. She’s currently finishing up the Sugar Baron’s Daughters Trilogy (Keturah, Verity and Selah). Lisa’s time is split between managing home base, writing, and working at Rocky Mountain Rustic, a business she runs with her husband. Visit her at Lisatawnbergren.com.
Grace Hitchcock is the award-winning author of multiple historical novels and novellas. She holds a Masters in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives in the New Orleans area with her husband, Dakota, son, and daughter. Connect with her online at GraceHitchcock.com.
