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Captain Reynolds Macy is returning home after sailing away six years
ago. He left his newly married bride to sail across the sea in search of
whale oil. He looks forward to returning to his beautiful bride, Jane.
However, Ren realizes nothing is the same and everything has changed
during his absence.
Daphne Coffin is Jane's sister and
is excited that Ren is returning home. When tragedy strikes, she urges
Ren to "mind the light" and find solace in God. While Ren is traveling
down the path of light, Daphne finds herself falling in love with Ren.
However, she is promised to betrothed to someone else. Will Ren be able
to find the path to happiness? Will Daphne be able to find love with
Ren?
This is the second novel in the Nantucket series.
I have read the other novel but, I find that this novel can be read as a
standalone. I thought the novel was a good read but, it was a bit slow
in some parts. I like how the novel showed that people are very dynamic
creatures. The ending was a bit predictable but, it ended a bit
abruptly. We found out a missing piece of the puzzle but, we don't know
how the characters will react. I am assuming it is a lead way into the
next book. I also liked reading bits of Mary Starbuck's diary but, I
felt the first book had a more cohesive theme surrounding the diary.
Overall, a satisfying second book to the series.
**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**
About the Book
Book Title: Minding the Light
Author: Suzanne Woods Fisher
Genre: Historical Romance
Release date: July 3, 2018
Six
long years ago, Captain Reynolds Macy sailed away from his bride,
looking forward to the day when he would return to Nantucket Island with
a ship’s hold full of whale oil. But when that momentous day finally
arrives, Ren soon discovers that everything has changed in his absence. Everything. “Is nothing on this island as it appears to be?” he whispers in despair.
Unlike most islanders, bold and spirited Daphne Coffin doesn’t defer to
Ren as an authoritative whalemaster, but sees through his aloofness to
the aching heart beneath. She encourages him to return to his Quaker
roots and “mind the Light,” finding solace in God and community. As Ren
becomes the man she believes him to be–honorable, wise, faithful–she
finds herself falling in love with him.
But how can she, when her heart is spoken for? Tristram Macy is Ren’s
business partner, cousin, and best friend–and Daphne’s fiancé. Love
always comes at a cost, but when is the price too high?
Suzanne Woods Fisher welcomes readers back to the Quaker community on
Nantucket Island for this riveting love story, full of unexpected
moments.
About the Author
Carol-award
winner Suzanne Woods Fisher writes untold stories about inspiring
people. With over one million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is
the bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction, ranging from Amish Peace: Simple Wisdom for a Complicated World to the historical novel Anna’s Crossing.Giveaway
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