By Carol Warburton
Published by Covenant Communications
Publication Date: June 1, 2020
Description:
Had fate and nature not conspired, Alyce Redgrave would have been a child of wealth and privilege. But the night of her birth was shadowed by an eerie Devils Moon and her christening day marred by a fierce hailstorm—ill omens that led the superstitious peasants to seek Alyce's life. Desperate to save her infant daughter, Alyce's mother flees with her baby, finding shelter and goodwill at the isolated farm of strangers...
There, Alyce's life is filled with secrets, unanswered questions, and a sense of foreboding. Her worst fears are realized when she narrowly escapes the clutches of a murderer by fleeing into the forest. Fate steps in once more to change the course of her life when Alyce is found and taken in by Elspeth, a wise woman with the uncanny ability to commune with nature. Trained by Elspeth in the art of healing, Alyce remains haunted by the puzzle of her past until she discovers her mother's lost pendant. With the help of this object and the aid of the enchanting William Pascoe, Alyce finally holds the key to who she once was and who she will become.
Review: While there's less romance than I would have liked (Alyce doesn't meet William Pascoe until about halfway through the book), the book is still enjoyable. While it's set in the early 1700s, not a time period I've read much about, the details about life at the time--from the speech to the superstitions to daily life--were rich and helped me slip right into the book. The plot moved along well, and all in all, this was a satisfying read. Good choice for those who like historical fiction, particularly something in a not-so-commonly-written-about era. 4 stars. I read an ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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