From the Back Cover:
Camrianne Coulter's brother Caleb is a successful San Francisco attorney. But when three months go by without a word form the usually communicative Caleb, Camri boards a train to the booming West Coast city to find out for herself why he hasn't written. when she arrives at his home, nobody seems to know where he is, or what has become of him.
Camri's search for her brother leads her deep into the political corruption of the city--and into the acquaintance of Patrick Murdock, who Caleb successfully defended from a false murder charge. Getting to know this handsome Irish contractor challenges all of Camri's privileged beliefs, but Patrick is unshakably loyal to her brother, and he seems to know more about what happened to Caleb than anyone else.
As the two edge closer to the truth behind Caleb's disappearance, they risk angering the powerful forces that control the city. Can Camri trust Patrick to protect her from the dangers that lie hidden in San Francisco's backstreets?
My Thoughts:
Historical fiction is always a fun read for me since I feel as though I get to live the history in my mind instead of just learning the facts. I've read previous stories about San Francisco's history, but I think this book brings many of the hardships of the poor and struggle with corruption to light. The story line was interesting, and I enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery of Caleb's disappearance. The author does include some surprises that the reader is not expecting. I appreciated the way the author talked about God and how the characters looked to Him to solve the issues they were facing. Overall, it was a good read, but one I probably would suggest you just pick up from your local library.
My Rating: ★★★
***I received this complimentary book from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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