The Bird of Bedford Manor by Michelle Griep (Barbour Publishing)

ISBN: 9798891512412
Barbour Publishing $15.99 USD

My thoughts: This is an amazing book and I totally enjoyed reading it. Often novels in this time period are stilted and don't bode well for reading. The author has done a terrific job of bringing characters from England in 1820 to life and who live within the mores and traditions of the period without the denseness and stilted awkwardness that so often is the case. The story flows. The characters are a joy to "know" as we read through the day to day adventure that this story brings to life.

The story is a faith based story and strongly presents belief in God as foundational in one's life. It is not, however, preachy.

Village life amongst the well-to-do and the poor is well contrasted. The author weaves interaction between them smoothly and has them engage in believable acts of living life. The storyline has mischievous and mean deeds being perpetrated and the characters try to root out the source of these deeds. The story moves nicely without feeling rushed utilizing twists and turns and comes to an exciting conclusion.

I highly recommend.

About the book: Bedfordshire, England, 1820: Ruined by the sins of her father, Juliet Finch is cast into a life of self-reliance. Survival is a harsh taskmaster, but she is a quick learner and excels at tracking and snaring wild game to feed herself. Juliet embraces her new identity until the day Henry Russell catches her poaching on his land—a crime punishable by death. Henry, however, has other offenses on his namely, the troublesome stalker who’s making a misery of his sister’s life. To try to put a stop to her torment, Henry charges Juliet with tracking the elusive villain so he can be brought to justice. Using her skills, Juliet hunts down the rogue. . .but may just become the prey herself.

 

Reader favorite Michelle Griep has penned yet another masterpiece with this page-turning adventure that has it romance clever turn-of-phrase colorfully memorable characters charming British setting.

DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Barbour Publishing to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.