The Longest Journey by Diana Patterson and Rita Turner
An Amazing Journey and Amazing Historical Fiction!
As a young child, Elspeth lived with her father, the groundskeeper of the estate of Lord Reginald Westerna. When her father died, Lord Westerna took her in and bought her up as a Lady. She was the daughter he never had.
As a young woman, Elspeth’s wealthy English gentry’ world collapses when Lord Reginald Westerna dies and leaves her alone with her cruel stepbrother, Warwick. His jealousy and hatred of her brings him to accuse her of a crime she didn’t commit and she is sentenced to deportation to Australia.
There, the Governor of the Colony, Sir Rossmore, employs her. He is widowed and once he learns Elspeth’s story, she rises in station and a romance between the two begins.
This is a beautifully written story, that really captures the time and place of both England’s and Australia’s rich gentry. We also get a glimpse at the dark "underbelly" of the two countries. It is a story of love, courage, adversity, and romance. It has a fine cast of characters and a well thought out plot. A lot of research must have gone into writing this story and describing the costuming of the day.
I highly recommend this wonderful book.
5/5
Thanks to Diana Patterson and Rita Turner for an advance reading copy!
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This looks like a great read, Teddy! Fantastic review :)
Wendy said... October 24, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Thanks Wendy!
Teddy Rose said... October 25, 2008 at 11:53 AM
I love well-researched books like this, Teddy. Your review gives a great flavor of what to expect, and I'll be looking for the book.
Linda in New York said... October 27, 2008 at 3:37 PM
Thanks Linda. I know the book is available on Amazon.com and .ca. It may be hard to find in book stores.
Teddy Rose said... October 27, 2008 at 8:25 PM
Well, you did a great review for "Water for Elephants" and I loved that book! I'm pretty sure if you say so, this one will be an enjoyable read too. Straight to my tbr list it goes...
Wanda said... October 31, 2008 at 8:03 AM
Terrific review, Teddy! This one goes directly to my wish list :)
Wendy said... October 31, 2008 at 9:38 AM
Oh look at that...I already left a comment *laughs* Can you tell my life has been in constant motion and chaos for weeks now?!?!?
Wendy said... October 31, 2008 at 9:38 AM
LOL Wendy! No worries. Besides, I get so excited when I see I've gotten more comments! I hope life calms down for you!
Teddy Rose said... October 31, 2008 at 9:56 PM
Wanda,
I am sure you would really enjoy this book. It's not available widely though, so you may need to get it from amazon. I know they have it.
Teddy Rose said... October 31, 2008 at 10:21 PM
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