There is only one word to describe this book. Rich. Rich in history, rich in description, rich in story line. I have always been a fan of Ms. Gabhart's Shaker books but this one was especially outstanding. I love how she moved the story from the Shaker world to the outside world with such ease. I truly enjoyed this story. It kept me reading long into the night.
Jessamine Brady was taken to the Shakers upon the death of her Grandmother when she was 10 years old. She doesn't remember much of the outside world but she does remember her Grandmother and how she encouraged Jessamine to follow her dreams. Something very hard to do among the Shakers. Then one day an incident happens that changes everything. It comes in the form of Tristan Cooper. But that is just the beginning. There is another bigger surprise waiting for Jessamine just around the corner and the conflicting feelings and emotions she has make this a wonderful story. Comfortable in her Shaker world but wanting to experience the outside world, Jessamine has trouble living in both worlds. Will she experience everything her Grandmother told her about? Will she be able to exist outside the Shaker world if she has to?
This book, as with all Ms. Gabhart's Shaker books, was so well researched the reader gets a history lesson they didn't expect that is gently woven into a wonderfully realistic story. Although I love all of her Shaker books, this one is at the top of the list. Not to be missed and highly recommended.
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