Imagine finding out a choice you have made has led to a situation that will change your life forever. Susan Anne Mason has written a story about a young woman, Olivia Rosetti, who experiences a life changing situation that leads her down a path that seems insurmountable. Can she overcome the evil she has been dealt? This new series by Susan Anne Mason is called Redemption's Light, and A Haven for Her Heart is the first book in series.
From the Back Cover:
Upon her release from a woman's reformatory in 1941 Toronto, Olivia Rosetti wants nothing more than to forget the horrors of her time there and return to normal. But with her family unwilling to forgive and employers wary of hiring her, she quickly ends up desperate and homeless--until a chance encounter with well-to-do widow Ruth Bennington. The two discover they share a painful history and together decide to open a maternity home for troubled women.
Greek widower Darius Reed is determined to protect his daughter from the prejudice that killed her mother and hopes to marry into a prominent Toronto family. But when his employer orders him to persuade Ruth Bennington to sell them her property, Darius soon becomes conflicted over his feelings about the home and his attraction to Olivia.
Despite finding fulfillment in her work, Olivia must fight not only bitter memories and the community's negative reaction to their mission, but also feelings for the man who is trying to close her home. can love prove stronger than prejudice and societal pressures, or will past mistakes destroy her chance at true happiness?
My Thoughts:
This was an interesting story. I liked how the author had a note at the beginning of the book to share how this book came about and about the real life person, Velma Demerson, that inspired the character of Olivia Rosetti. Who knew that Canada had a law that an unmarried, pregnant woman could be cast into prison? The characters each had their own baggage to work through, Olivia with her family and incarceration, and Darius Reed with the death of his wife from racial violence. Each situation brings about the reminder that one never knows what another is truly facing. Many situations in life are not tied with a neat bow, but are often complex. This story will remind you to look past the outward appearances and to strive to learn more about a person before judging them. While this book isn't a light read, it is a story worth reading. So, take a trip down a road that will show you what life was like 80 years ago in Toronto, Canada where prejudice ran high.
My Rating: ★★★★
***I received this complimentary copy from the author and publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
2 comments:
Love the cover of this one! Looks and sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing!
And, this one is also on my TBR list, LOL!
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