My latest review for Bethany House Books is Beloved Hope by Tracie Peterson.
Beloved Hope is second in a series called Heart of the Frontier that follows three orphaned sisters who make their way to to the Oregon Territory to set up their home. Hope is the middle sister and the book opens with her having to face the natives who assaulted her while she was held hostage. Hope's older sister is pregnant for the first time while her husband is sent away on army detail. And youngest sister Mercy has to consider whether or not she should accept a marriage proposal. Mercy, as her name suggests, feels guilty about whether hanging the men who assaulted Hope will bring her sister peace and suggests Hope finds a way to forgive.
I loved the story idea and the setting. Historical fiction is some of my favorites because it takes you to a different time and place and way of life. There was a lot of religious discussion in this book, which I think makes it a little more for more devout Christian book readers than secular, but either party will enjoy the series.
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