Announcements

10 Year Anniverary & New Releases Winners: Carrie Fancett Pagels' Butterfly Cottage - Melanie B, Dogwood Plantation - Patty H R, Janet Grunst's winner is Connie S., Denise Weimer's Winner is Kay M., Naomi Musch's winner is Chappy Debbie, Angela Couch - Kathleen Maher, Pegg Thomas Beverly D. M. & Gracie Y., Christy Distler - Kailey B., Shannon McNear - Marilyn R.

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Tina Rice Reviews A Heart Set Free by Janet S. Grunst

A Heart Set Free by Janet S. Grunst

 A Heart Set Free 
by Janet S. Grunst

Reviewed by Tina St. Clair Rice
A Captivating Story

1770....Heather Douglas stands on the dock in Virginia of Colonial America, having left her native Scotland and the scandal surrounding her far behind. But there is more than her indentured state that holds her heart enslaved, will she ever be free?

Widowed Matthew Stewart needs someone to help him raise his two young children, could God be leading him to an indentured servant as the answer?  Taking a leap of faith, he purchases Heather's indenture, marries her and takes her and his children home to his farm miles away in the Virginia countryside.  Thus begins a new journey for Heather, one that will be far different than any she has ever faced—not only a new countryside home and all it entails but one of self-discovery and of a growing, maturing faith.

 The horrific conditions of those aboard ship crossing to Colonial America is described in vivid detail, giving the reader a glimpse of what Heather and the other passengers experienced...shudder.   It is obvious Janet Grunst has done extensive research in the historical elements in this story, bringing to life an emotionally charged, heartwarming story with realistic characters who face many challenges, heartaches, joys, grief, second-chances, forgiveness, bitterness, love and enduring faith. A Heart Set Free is a captivating story.
Tina St. Clair Rice is Colonial Quills' Reader/Reviewer and an Avid Christian fiction reader. She lives in Maryland and loves spending time with her family.
Posted by
Labels: , ,

12 comments:

  1. Lynne FeuersteinJanuary 7, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    Thanks Tina and Carrie for this review! A Heart Set Free sounds like a definite must read! Always like reading about this period and it sounds like this story gives a very accurate portrayal.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mrs TinaJanuary 7, 2017 at 2:42 PM

      Thank you Lynne. Hope you get to read it soon. Janet Grunst does a fantastic job bringing history to life within the pages of the book.
      Blessings, Tina

      Delete
  2. Carrie Fancett PagelsJanuary 7, 2017 at 5:15 PM

    Lovely review, Tina! Thanks for sharing with our readers on Colonial Quills!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Janet GrunstJanuary 7, 2017 at 5:23 PM

    Thank you for such a sweet review, Tina. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mrs TinaJanuary 9, 2017 at 10:28 AM

      You're welcome Janet. It's a captivating story.
      Blessings, Tina

      Delete
  4. Melissa HendersonJanuary 8, 2017 at 9:33 AM

    A great review! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Andrea StephensJanuary 8, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    Thank you for the review Tina! I have this on my TBR list right now.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mrs TinaJanuary 9, 2017 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you Andrea. Hope you get to read it soon.
      Blessings, Tina

      Delete
  6. AnonymousJanuary 14, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    I could hardly put the book down once I began. I gave it a top rating at Amazon. Keep writing Janet....you have a gift! Kathie Hubbard, Mill Creek WA

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for commenting, please check back for our replies!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)