Book Review – A Daughter's Inheritance Review
The Intricately Crafted First Instalment of the Broadmoor Legacy
Tracie Peterson, the author of over 70 books, and Judith Miller, author and journalist, collaborate to create this exquisite novel, A Daughter's Inheritance, the first instalment of the Broadmoor Legacy series, published by Bethany House.
A Daughter's Inheritance: Synopsis
Set in the late 1890s in the Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River, Fanny Broadmoor is bequeathed a large inheritance after the death of her grandfather, which she will receive in several months' time on her 18th birthday. Unfortunately, many members of the Broadmoor clan are not happy about the bequeathment. Of those especially set on appropriating Fanny's inheritance is her Uncle Jonas, who attempts to have her married to a young man who he can control, and thus he can control her money. Fanny, however, proves to not be as easily persuaded as he would have hoped. She is also in love with the Broadmoor's boatswain, Michael.
Fanny, Michael and the Broadmoor Clan
As this is the first book of the Broadmoor Legacy series, the authors spend much of the book introducing the reader to the delightful characters in the Broadmoor family and beyond. This leads to a relatively slow start to the book, although the plot becomes smoother as the story progresses. Fanny is a deeply feeling character who has experienced more sorrow than many seventeen year olds usually do. She, however, shows herself to be independent and stubborn. She is often flanked by her cousins, the prim Amanda and the plucky Sophie. Uncle Jonas's character is devious in a way that makes the reader really dislike him. The reader easily feels sorry for Mr. and Mrs. Morrison. Michael is strong and lovable, completely devoted to Fanny enough to prove to Uncle Jonas that he is worthy of her.
A Historical Narrative with Detailed Special Touches
The narrative pulls the reader into the historical mindset by using the language of the time. The dialogue flows easily between the characters. Descriptions of the Thousand Islands and 1900s Rochester whisk the reader away to the austere Broadmoor mansion and the rustic settings of Broadmoor Island. The addition of the date and location of every chapter is a nice touch to add to the historical authencity of the book. It also helps clarify locations as the number of the characters and subplots make the plot relatively complex.
Upcoming Sequels
The ending of the book sets up several events that will undoubtedly take place in the second book, An Unexpected Love and readers of the first book will greatly anticipate. The second book was released in September 2008, and the third book, A Surrendered Heart, was released in August 1, 2009.
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Publication Date: January 1, 2008
ISBN: 0764203649
A Daughter's Inheritance, Broadmoor Legacy, Book 1
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