About the book:
Michael Phillips Continues His Sweeping Shetland Islands Saga…
When Loni Ford is informed that she has inherited property in the Shetland Islands, she laughs. She wants nothing more than to sell it and be done with it. But when she arrives in the North Sea enclave, she is stunned to find that “the Cottage” is not at all what she expected, nor is David Tulloch, the man most of the islanders believe to be the rightful heir.
The locals could hardly be more surprised that the heir is a woman–and an American. Loni, in turn, finds the islanders quaint and a bit behind the times. Expecting David to be as provincial as the rest of his clan, she discovers that there is far more to the man than meets the eye. And there is something about the peaceful atmosphere of the place–and the character of its most prominent citizen–that soon gets under her skin.
Beneath the peaceful surface, however, change is threatening the island of Whale’s Reef. David’s cousin Hardy Tulloch, whose claim to the inheritance now in Loni’s hands was backed by oil investors, has not been deterred in his aim to control the island. But his co-conspirators have plans of their own, plans that put Loni’s very life in danger.
Publication Date: October 4, 2016
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction
Series: Secrets of the Shetlands #2
My review:
I received this book through Bethany House Publisher’s reviewer program. I didn’t realize it was the second in a series but that didn’t seem to matter when I started reading the book. It does quite well as a standalone even though I felt like I should have known things that were talked about.
This book was an enjoyable read for me. I found the story interesting and unlike anything I have read before. The author did a great job with descriptions and historical facts. This made the story more believable and authentic. Even though it took a bit of time to get accustomed to the Scottish brogue used by the Shetlanders I found the author’s use of this made the story more genuine. It made me feel as if I were there on the island listening in to their conversations.
While this book is over 400 pages I didn’t find the story to lag at any time. The story unfolds at a steady pace and the author’s writing style is easy to read. The book flows easily from chapter to chapter making it easy to stay interested in.
This book was a nice escape and a nice visit to the Shetland Islands. If you like stories rich in personal history and family you will find this an interesting read.
I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions in this review are mine.
About the author:
Michael Phillips has been writing in the Christian marketplace for 30 years. All told, he has written, co-written, and edited some 110 books. Phillips and his wife live in the U.S., and make their second home in Scotland.
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