Newly arrived on American shores, Michael Dobrescu is far from predictable, and his arrival in Colden is anything but quiet. Michael's shocking claim to be the rightful owner of Libby's father's house immediately alienates him from the appalled citizens of Colden.
Despite her own outrage, Libby is unwittingly fascinated by this enigmatic man who seems equally intrigued by her. As the court's decision about the house looms, and the layers of mystery surrounding Michael's past are unveiled, Libby's loyalties are tested in ways she never imagined.
WOW!!! A good author is one who draws the reader into their book from the first page and keeps them there until the very last page, ever on their edge wondering the outcome. As well, the author brings the characters to life where the reader can totally relate to them and their lives. Camden is such an author. I couldn't put this book down and could so relate to the characters throughout the book.
Even though there is mystery and intrigue, characters who come alive and history, this book's theme is definitely about differences found in people throughout our lives. Libby who is illiterate and went through ridicule throughout school, Michael who is a foreigner with totally different ways, children who are called gypsies and Mirela who went through a very traumatic experience during the war years. I felt the author did an amazing job in showing this throughout the pages of the book. I loved how Camden portrayed each character, some strong and compassionate, some like the Professor, eccentric in his ways and yet each carrying their own storyline and making this the incredible book it is. Because of this book, I'm ordering her first book The Lady of Bolden Hill. I HIGHLY recommend this book.
"Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc.
Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group".
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