Charlotte Carruthers must find her brother. Joshua Robertson needs the funds to free his. On the road into the Canadian wilderness, they become reluctant allies in a race to save their siblings before brewing rebellion tears the colony apart.
Canada, 1837. Charlotte is determined to hold onto her family’s crumbling estate—the last vestige of their former place in Toronto society before her mother’s death and her father’s financial ruin. But when her missing brother Simon is suspected of aiding a political rebellion, Charlotte heads north to find him before his impulsive decisions ruin what’s left of their family’s standing and break her ailing father’s heart.
Joshua has worked tirelessly to carve a home from the wilderness for the younger brother he was forced to leave behind, only to learn his first harvest is nearly worthless and his brother has been sold into an indenture Joshua can’t afford to redeem. When a stranger offers him work tracking down a settler in the bush, he’s desperate enough to agree.
Nothing has prepared Charlotte for the challenges of surviving the wilderness. When Joshua comes to her aid, she offers to pay him for guidance through the bush. Though he knows a spoiled city girl will slow him down, he can’t refuse the money. As Charlotte and Joshua face the dangers of travel through rough terrain, admiration and friendship grow, even as class divides and hidden truths complicate their bond. But when they are caught in the crossfire of rebellion, they must decide if the futures they’ve fought for are truly their hearts’ desire—or if something unexpected awaits.
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My Thoughts:
I enjoyed reading The Heiress and the Woodsman by Christine Hill Suntz. I related to Charlotte’s struggle to deal with internal and external pressure, her desire to hold everything together, and the drama of family loyalties pulling in opposite directions. Enter Joshua, a protective woodsman with his own family struggles, who makes Charlotte feel safe and cared for. Their relationship blossomed beautifully. The ending was wonderfully satisfying without feeling cheesy or predictable.
The Heiress and the Woodsman shared characters with Christine Hill Suntz’s previous novel, The Lawyer and the Laundress. The cameos tied in neatly, but The Heiress and the Woodsman makes a fine standalone book for those who have not read the prior story. Recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction focusing on personal struggles and romantic relationships. Four stars!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher. My review reflects my honest opinion.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed reading The Heiress and the Woodsman by Christine Hill Suntz. I related to Charlotte’s struggle to deal with internal and external pressure, her desire to hold everything together, and the drama of family loyalties pulling in opposite directions. Enter Joshua, a protective woodsman with his own family struggles, who makes Charlotte feel safe and cared for. Their relationship blossomed beautifully. The ending was wonderfully satisfying without feeling cheesy or predictable.
The Heiress and the Woodsman shared characters with Christine Hill Suntz’s previous novel, The Lawyer and the Laundress. The cameos tied in neatly, but The Heiress and the Woodsman makes a fine standalone book for those who have not read the prior story. Recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction focusing on personal struggles and romantic relationships. Four stars!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a copy of this book from the author or publisher. My review reflects my honest opinion.
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