Book Description
From
the decks of the ill-fated Lusitania to the smoke-filled trenches of
France, Ashleigh must choose between the forgiveness of her past, life
in the present, and a Savior who can rescue her from them all.
When
her fiancé leaves her eight months before their wedding, the unexpected
blow ignites a battalion of insecurities stemming from her father’s
intimate betrayal. Her worst fears are confirmed – who could ever love a
soiled woman?
In
an attempt to escape the shame and disappointment of her past, Ashleigh
boards the ill-fated Lusitania to cross the war-torn waters of Europe.
Much to her dismay, she isn’t traveling alone.
Sam
Miller is always making up for his best friend’s mistakes. Determined
to help Ashleigh, he offers his compassion and protection as she
ventures across a perilous sea. With the faint hope of renewing his lost
love for Ashleigh’s sister, Sam never expects to find the woman of his
dreams in his best friend’s former fiancé and his own childhood
companion.
As they travel across the Atlantic, neither is prepared for the life-altering and heart-breaking journey of their friendship.
When
the truth of Ashleigh’s past explodes in the middle of war and Sam
rejects her, Ashleigh must decide if God is enough – or if the double
weight of her betrayal and past will crush her life forever.
Review
Basham, Pepper. The Thornbearer. Vinspire. (Penned in Time, Bk. 1). May 2015. 356p. ISBN 9780990304272. pap. $12.99. HISTORICAL INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE
[DEBUT]Nurse Ashleigh Dougall is departing her home in North Carolina aboard the ill-fatedLusitania at the height of World War I, attempting to leave behind the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and the rejection of her betrothed when he discovered the abuse. Unable to find it in herself to forgive either man for their betrayal, Ashleigh hopes that by offering her nursing skills on the battlefields of Europe she can escape her feelings of worthlessness. Sam Miller, Ashleigh’s childhood friend and fiancé to her sister Catherine, decides to accompany Ashleigh to England in order to watch over her. He also needs to see Catherine and determine exactly where their engagement is going after being apart for a year. Little does he know that by boarding the Lusitania he is embarking on his own voyage to finding true love and forgiveness. This is a story of many journeys—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Ashleigh and Sam must come to terms with events in the past and learn to be accepting of others and themselves. Themes of forgiveness, redemption, and grace are interwoven throughout their stories in Basham’s debut novel.
Verdict For readers who enjoy historical fiction, romance, and Christian fiction; a moving and enjoyable read.—Lisa M. Jordan, Johnson Cty. Lib., Overland Park, KS
[DEBUT]Nurse Ashleigh Dougall is departing her home in North Carolina aboard the ill-fatedLusitania at the height of World War I, attempting to leave behind the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father and the rejection of her betrothed when he discovered the abuse. Unable to find it in herself to forgive either man for their betrayal, Ashleigh hopes that by offering her nursing skills on the battlefields of Europe she can escape her feelings of worthlessness. Sam Miller, Ashleigh’s childhood friend and fiancé to her sister Catherine, decides to accompany Ashleigh to England in order to watch over her. He also needs to see Catherine and determine exactly where their engagement is going after being apart for a year. Little does he know that by boarding the Lusitania he is embarking on his own voyage to finding true love and forgiveness. This is a story of many journeys—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Ashleigh and Sam must come to terms with events in the past and learn to be accepting of others and themselves. Themes of forgiveness, redemption, and grace are interwoven throughout their stories in Basham’s debut novel.
Verdict For readers who enjoy historical fiction, romance, and Christian fiction; a moving and enjoyable read.—Lisa M. Jordan, Johnson Cty. Lib., Overland Park, KS
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