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When a series of circumstances beyond her control
leaves Rosalyn Bernay alone and penniless in London, she chances upon a job
backstage at a theater putting on the most popular show in the city. A talented musician and singer, she feels
immediately at home and soon becomes enthralled with the idea of pursuing a
career on the stage. That is, as long as
the shadows from her past don’t catch up with her.
After a hand injury forces Nate Moran from his army
regiment in India, he returns home to London, a place that holds bitter
memories. He agrees to fill in
temporarily as a stagehand while his brother recuperates from a broken leg, but
Nate is counting down the days until he can rejoin his regiment. His future is decided – until he meets a
beautiful woman who has found a new lease on life in the very place Nate years
to leave behind.
Review
The historical novels that have been recently
released from Bethany House have been fantastic so far! The
Captain’s Daughter is a wonderfully written story set in London in 1879
where family and jobs meant everything.
Without a respectable job, it was so easy to fall into poverty and
hardship, and therefore being easily susceptible to persons with devious
intentions. Similarly to With You Always, after reading The Captain’s Daughter, it provided me
with a newfound thankfulness for the blessings in my life…and more than one
nudge to “pay it forward”.
One thing that also struck out to me in the novel
was the wonderful cast of characters!
The friends that Rosalyn makes at the theater were all unique,
eccentric, and highly entertaining. Nate’s
family was so warm and friendly, that you wished you could bring them to life. I thoroughly enjoyed the engaging characters
and hope many of them make appearances throughout the series.
The story had adventure, romance, intrigue, and a
strong dose of drama. It was a great
well-rounded novel and I can’t wait for the next instalment!
Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
