Book Review: Shine Like the Dawn by Carrie Turansky

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What is this book about?

In a quiet corner of northern Edwardian England, Margaret Lounsbury diligently works in her grandmother’s millinery shop, making hats and caring for her young sister. Several years earlier, a terrible event shattered their idyllic family life and their future prospects. Maggie is resilient and will do what she must to protect her sister Violet. Still, the loss of her parents weighs heavily on her heart as she begins to wonder if what happened that day on the lake…might not have been an accident.

When wealthy inventor and industrialist William Harcourt dies, his son and Maggie’s estranged childhood friend, Nathaniel, returns from his time in the Royal Navy and inherits his father’s vast estate, Morningside Manor. He also assumes partial control of his father’s engineering company and the duty of repaying an old debt to the Lounsbury family. But years of separation between Nate and Maggie have taken a toll, and Maggie struggles to trust her old friend.

Can Maggie let go of the resentment that keeps her from forgiving Nate—and reconciling with God? Will the search for the truth about her parents’ death draw the two friends closer or leave them both with broken hearts?

My review:

This story had sweet romance, healing from devastating past circumstances, and a mystery to boot. I really liked Nathaniel because he worked hard to embrace and increase his faith. He also was a man of integrity, taking care of those he loved and was responsible for. Maggie had deep wounds from a devastating past and I liked her loyalty to her family. I did struggle warming up to her though and found myself skimming the middle of the story. I was invested more at the end with the mystery being solved.

What I enjoyed most about this book:

Nathaniel and his determination to be a better Christian

What I didn’t like about this book:

A little sluggish in the middle

Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Sweet romance and a mystery. This is a standalone story.

Note: I received this book complimentary in a giveaway. I was not required to give a review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.

Where can I learn more about this author and their books?

Carrie Turansky, author website

-Loraine Nunley

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