WONDERFUL READ, FULL OF FAITH & LOVE
Melissa Jagears has captured my heart with her newest book, A Heart Most Certain. Her story is so rich with prayer and growth of faith, and held my interest throughout. I cannot recommend it enough. The story takes place in Teaville, Kansas, 1905. STOP! Seriously? Well, be still my heart... what a perfect name for a town! It takes a hard look at how the poorest parts of town survived by being a "red light district", and the very difficult attempt some made to climb out of that life. It also shows how the middle and upper class viewed those people as so much "less-than" believing they were at fault and did not deserve any grace or mercy. However, that is not the case for every citizen. Nicholas secretly gives charity and does good works to better their lives and make a difference. Lydia King, although quite poor in her own right, also does her part, by being a part of the Teaville Moral Society and sewing quilts for the less fortunate. When the group decides they need sewing machines to increase their production, she is tasked with requesting a donation from the town's miser, Mr. Lowe. This story was packed with detail and deceit. But it was also rich with people desiring to better themselves for God's glory, and a beautiful love story stitched together over time and circumstances orchestrated by the hand of God.
5 stars
© 8/2/2016 Bethany House, 388 pages
I received a copy from Bethany House Publ., in exchange for my honest opinion, with no other compensation, which I am privileged to provide.
Reviewed: 8/15/2016
SERIES: TEAVILLE MORAL SOCIETY
