Book Review: Veiled in Smoke by Jocelyn Green
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What is this book about?
Meg and Sylvie Townsend manage the family bookshop and care for their father, Stephen, a veteran still suffering in mind and spirit from his time as a POW during the Civil War. But when the Great Fire sweeps through Chicago’s business district, they lose much more than just their store.
The sisters become separated from their father and make a harrowing escape from the flames with the help of Chicago Tribune reporter Nate Pierce. Once the smoke clears away, they reunite with Stephen, only to learn soon after that their family friend was murdered on the night of the fire. Even more shocking, Stephen is charged with the crime and committed to the Cook County Insane Asylum.
Though homeless and suddenly unemployed, Meg must not only gather the pieces of her shattered life, but prove her father’s innocence before the asylum truly drives him mad.
My review:
At first, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the multiple POVs in this story. We see this story from both sisters’ perspectives as well as their father and the reporter. I soon found that the author did a good job of rounding the storyline out by having them.
It was very interesting to see how the sister’s responded in different ways to the same issues presented before them. Their interactions with each other and their father were quite gripping at times. I liked both women and rooted for both of them to find the healing and love that they desired.
Nate was a compassionate and dedicated reporter and I loved the way that he fit into the Townsend’s lives so well. The romance with him was very sweet.
Having the perspective of the father, Stephen, particularly when he is in the asylum, really pulled at my emotions.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
The sweet romance involving Nate.
What I didn’t like about this book:
The epilogue was a little long. It could have just been wrapped into the end of the story.
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. The history was fascinating, the details of ‘soldiers heart’ gripping, and the romance very sweet. This is the first book in the series.
Note: I received this book complimentary from 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?
-Loraine Nunley
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