By Olivia Newport
Revell, May 2012
About the Book
Lucy Banning
may live on exclusive Prairie Avenue among Chicago’s rich and famous, but her
heart lies elsewhere. Expected to marry an up-and-coming banker from a
respected family, Lucy fears she will be forced to abandon her charity work—and
the classes she is secretly taking at the newly opened University of Chicago.
When she meets an unconventional young architect who is working on plans for
the upcoming 1893 World’s Fair, Lucy imagines a life lived on her own terms.
Can she break away from her family’s expectations? And will she ever be loved
for who she truly is?
Readers will
love being swept away into a world of mansions, secrets, and romance as they
follow Lucy through the streets of the Windy City during one of the most
exciting times in the city’s history. From opulent upper-class homes to the
well-worn rooms of an orphanage, Olivia Newport breathes life and romance into
the pages of history—and everyone is invited.
My Review
I enjoyed this
book as much as I enjoy reading about the time period . . . pretty much every
time I get a book set during this part of American history. Oh, and the Chicago
World’s Fair is a great setting. Having recently been to Chicago and driven down
Michigan Avenue, I found that quite intriguing as well. Of course, throw in orphans
and people who help them, and you’ve got me hooked. I love stories where people
of means sincerely care for the poor and don’t help them out of duty. Lucy was
a great character when it came to her compassion. The same went for Will. And I
just plain felt sorry for Daniel. If you read the book, you’ll see why.
The love part
of the story was slow in coming, but it was nice and satisfying when it finally
happened. There were a number of other elements in the story that were nice
twists and turns to the plot. I was worried for the characters as well. And
Charlotte’s secret . . . well, let’s just say my heart still hurts for her
situation. Maybe she’ll find love in another book with a certain servant named
Archie. Of course, there is that legal issue and the fact that she is hiding
for safety reasons that sort of puts a snafu in that plan. But authors can do
amazing things in fiction and I’m looking forward to seeing what Ms. Newport
cooks up next.
Michelle Sutton
Healing Hearts . . . fiction making an impact on real lives
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2012: Decision to Love, It’s Not About Her, Somebody
Love Me,
Out of Time,
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6 comments:
This cover makes my breath catch...and now I'm really intrigued by the story too...Hmm...
I loved this book....an awesome read. If I win this copy it will go to our local library to add to their growing christian fiction collection.
Blessings...Joy
ibjoy1953(at)yahoo.com
Joy, this is not our giveaway this week. It's the author's we interviewed this week. Sorry for the confusion.
Sorry about that I didnt see which book it was in the email so I just hit the last one listed. I signede up for Karens book!
Blessings...Joy
"The Pursuit of Lucy Banning: A Novel"
Yes! Sign me up for a drawing for this book! I would love to have a copy to read.
lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
Lane Hill House: sorry, this book is not in the drawing. See my comment above. Thanks.
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