About this book:

“The Thread Binding Them Together As Sisters Is All Too Fragile...
The bittersweet reunion of the Robichaud family and the Harrows in the land of the Acadians has brought two mothers and two daughters full circle. They rekindle those early bonds and experience restoration of those lost years, but time and tragedy have left their indelible imprints on all who have endured the decades of separation and uncertainty. Moving forward with their lives now means further farewells--not as devastating as the one long ago, but no less heart wrenching.
Their connection, which goes beyond that of "sisters" to best friends, will be tested by the coming Revolution and the lure of England--parted again, the reunited, but for how long...? Can their friendship sustain the startling revelation concerning...The Birthright?”


Series: Book #3 in the “Songs of Acadia” series. {Book #1 review Here! and Book #2 review Here!}


Spiritual Content- Psalm 77:6-19 at the beginning; Many, many (deep) Prayers; Many, many talks about God, His will & Him speaking to us; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Church going; Mentions of Bible reading; Super Strong Faiths;


Negative Content- Using a snuffbox (barely-above-not-detailed); War (up to semi-detailed).


Sexual Content- Married kisses & touches (barely-above-not-detailed, if not not-detailed); a ‘strumpet’; A teeny, tiny bit of crushes.

-Nicole Harrow
-Anne Mann
P.O.V. switches between them, Louise, Catherine, & Charles
Set in 1774 (assuming, we’re not told)
287 pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Two Stars
Early High School Teens- Four Stars
Older High School Teens- Five Stars
My personal Rating- Four Stars
Oh goodness! I guessed some of the plot, but did not see that ending coming! Janette Oke is such a great author, and this series really makes me want to try more of T. Davis Bunn’s books. :)


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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

Again, I'm awed by her descriptions of God's creation. My favorite is Nicole sitting with Andrew watching a sunrise. This story details the heart-wrenching trials and changes this life throws at us while still relying on God who is our rock and refuge. It is so beautiful to watch how God deals with us in every day trials. He is always near.

Nova Scotia, 1774—

Nicole Robichaud, also known as Elspeth Harrow, lives in Halifax now, with her birth parents, close to her adoptive sister and brother-in-law, Anne and Cyril. Nicole loves her newfound family dearly, but feels compelled by duty to become Uncle Charles’ heir. She sails to England, confident that she’s doing the right thing but swamped with anxiety. She forms a friendship with Emily Madden, the ship captain’s wife, and tentatively flirts with first mate Gordon Goodwind. Yet at her core, Nicole is still restless and rootless.

British high society proves intimidating. Her uncle’s grand residence feels too big and opulent, and the other nobles expect the heir of Harrow Hall to glitter like the chandeliers above. Uncle Charles has problems of his own—he’s one of the only Tories arguing in Parliament for the independence of the American colonies, which has not made him popular. The stress aggravates an already pressing heart condition. He needs to finalize his succession soon.

Tragedy drives Anne to England, with something unspeakably precious in tow. As she and Nicole support each other with sisterhood and Scripture, they wonder if they’ve got their destinies all wrong…

No content advisory needed. The book deals with mature subject matter—namely death—in a gentle, reassuring manner. Nothing here a twelve-year-old reader can’t handle if they’re so inclined.

This book relies on deus ex machina even more heavily than The Sacred Shore did, but I think that’s the point the authors want to make—God is literally present in the machine of the world, bringing unlikely cogs together for purposes only He can see. It would not work for every book, but here it works well enough.

The other parts that bothered me were minor. One is the name of Harrow Hall. In all the British classics I’ve read and period dramas I’ve watched, it doesn’t seem that grand English manor houses are usually named after their owners. The de Bourghs owned Rosings, the Darcys owned Pemberley, the Bertrams owned Mansfield, and the Crawleys owned Downton.

The other aspect I found odd was how both girls seemed to think of Catherine and Andrew as their main set of parents, even though Nicole was raised by Louise and Henri. The Robichauds disappear about two chapters in, while the Harrows are a presence throughout.

Nicole continues to be a brave and steady lead character, who grows in spine and soul. Anne never gets quite the same amount of detail, but she still has a definite personality and arc, rising from her grief strong and hopeful. It was cute how they wound up studying the Bible together in their time of need, just like their moms before them.

Cyril was sweet, but not around long enough to really take shape on his own. His death is sad because he’s young and has so much to live for; I just never felt like I knew him as a character. Thomas and Gordon (seriously, Gordon Goodwind is the best sailor name ever) both have potential, and I know that they’ll get fleshed out more in the next book.

John is adorable and I hope that he stays safe and healthy.

The last quibble is a matter of historical accuracy, not aesthetic quality. The characters, particularly Charles, seemed to have it in their heads that the American Revolution was about freedom of religion. The hope of religious freedom was what drove many colonists to settle in the future States—the Puritans of New England, the Quakers and Anabaptists of Pennsylvania, and the Catholics of Maryland were all driven out of Britain. The war posed a religious conflict for some of the many denominations in the colonies; Anglicans had to reconcile the Divine Right of Kings with the Declaration of Independence, while Quakers were forbidden to take up arms for either side (although some did, notably including General Nathanael Green). But the main causes of the war were secular: the colonists wanted Parliamentary representation.

Overall, while this book wasn’t as good as The Meeting Place, I did enjoy it and look forward to the rest of the series.

Good Read

I really felt immersed in the lives that this story shared. The characters come to life right from the beginning. I take my hat off to the authors of this series. They have a remarkable gift of weaving mystery and hardships that lead to caring and lasting love.

Loved being swept away into this time period - to live in a grand mansion and have servants to take care of your every desire. Plus, wearing the pretty dresses and attending all the balls and teas. I would not have liked to travel as they did though - in a carriage over land (rough, bumpy and slow) or on a sailboat over the seas (not like the ocean liners of today). The ending was a pleasant surprise and twist to the story. Nicole and Anne have such a wonderful relationship and a very kind Uncle Charles. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.

Somewhat disappointed that the setting is now England, but the message of seeking God's will is still strong and appreciated.

Book # 3 and the fairy tale continues. The plot depends on knowledge of the previous books. The narrator for RBdigital makes the story and the happy ending come alive. Pleasant listening, but the slow pace might make it hard to read.

This book felt a bit like filler at times. The plot points, like the other books, were predictable and convenient. I did like the English setting which made it much more interesting than it would have been otherwise. However, I felt like the authors phoned it in a bit with the English social scenes. The "twist" at the ending made me roll my eyes too.

I do enjoy Faith based novels. Not so much when everything is hunky dorey regardless of the circumstances. I am enjoying the entire series so far because the characters are a little more realistic, expressing doubts, wondering if they are doing what is correct, and being human by making human choices. I bought this novel via Kindle

This was a great book I couldn't put it down. I really enjoy reading from Janette Oke I have read quite a lot of her books. This one in particular I read a while back. Noemi Goodson

what a story

Each book in this series is better than the one before it. I can’t wait to start the next one, book 4. These are so exciting. Love them.

A bit of a slow start but got interesting quickly and kept me intrigued throughout the rest of the book! A very sweet story!