Reviewed by Marian Baay
~5
stars~*****
Rose
Lantz and her family came to America to flee the persecution of the Amish
people in Switzerland. Lydia Beiler is Rose’s best friend and together they are
working on a lovely rose quilt. They often work in the rose garden where
there’s peace and joy while quilting in the fragrance of blooming roses. But their
happiness will soon come to an end when Lydia is accused of witchcraft and
taken to jail.
Ethan
Daniels is everything Rose despises—he lives like a wild man in the woods and
spends a lot of time hunting in the forest. A man like that has to be avoided
by her people. But after he rescued Rose and Lydia from the wrath of some
Englishers in town, Rose must admit to herself he is not so bad after all.
Indeed, his beautiful poetic words leave her confused and blushing—confused
because she has promised to marry a young Amish farmer soon. She cannot help
but enjoy all the attention Ethan is giving her, but…he is not Amish and she
cannot believe he will ever change his ways and join the Amish. When her Amish
fiancé gives her an ultimatum, she must make a very difficult decision.
During
Lydia’s trial we witness a bit of how different court was handled in Colonial
America. Rose speaks up for her friend and this is when the hatred of the
English community shifts from Lydia to Rose. Soon Rose finds herself in trouble
with no one to help her but God…
I enjoyed The Rose of Lancaster County immensely!
What a fantastic story with great characters and…oh, the romance!! Mr. Pura
knows what a woman wants in a romance story and he happily pens it down for us
all to enjoy.
I love
how he captures female feelings like no other male author I have read. He is a
master in spinning a captivating tale and this story is proof of that—he had me
on the edge of my seat several times. What more can I say? From the beginning
to the end – it is all Pura Enjoyment!
This book first released in 10 e-book volumes and is now available as a complete download.
The paperback will be out soon. My review is of the complete book.
Buy Murray Pura's books at DeeperShopping, Amazon, CBD, Barnes & Noble, or other bookstores.
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MARIAN you keep doing these great reviews of Murray's books and I keep wanting to add more books to my overflowing TBR pile!! What's a girl to do? lol
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DeleteAwesome book and awesome review MARIAN! I've read this on e-book and I plan on buying it in paperback because it's a keeper for the bookshelves... and it's one I know I'll want to get back to!
ReplyDeleteThe romance is something else in this one, and hey TERESA... Trust your sister, I'd nudge this one up much higher in your TBR list.. ;)
Thanks, Noela. I'd also like to have the paperback when it's out. Definitely a book to read again!
DeleteI would love to win a printed copy of this book. Angela in KY
ReplyDeleteangelachesnut246@gmail.com
The paperback is not yet available, Angela, but it won't be much longer I hope.
DeleteHaven't "seen" you in a while, Angela! Great to see you on OWG. MARIAN, I plan to get the entire download now that it is completed. I started reading the first section but then decided to wait till it was finished. One of the great things about Murray's writing is the lyrical quality.
DeleteI love Murray's books I would love to win this one . Enjoyed the review and I have already limed MPW page . Thanks and Blessings.
ReplyDeletelizd225(at)gmail(for)com
Thanks for stopping by Elizabeth. Good luck in the drawing.
DeleteYes, Please ~ print copy for me!! Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
ReplyDeletelanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net
love to turn those pages myself MPW ~ I can wait
You're entered.
DeleteAs usual your reviews make me really want to read this one ! Faye Simer... xstitchgranny2000@yah.com MPW
ReplyDeleteThanks, Faye. :)
DeleteMPW Sounds like a great book! I've love to read a book by this author.
ReplyDeletesusanlulu@yahoo.com
All the best in the draw, Susan.
DeleteOh my gosh Marian...do you know how to write a great review or what? You stopped too soon...I wanted to read more. This book is definitely on my wish list for when it comes out in paperback. Thanks for such a great review and thanks to Murray for writing such a great book!
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Blessings!
Judy B
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Aww...thanks, Judy for your kind words. I hope you can pick up a copy of the book soon - or win one this week - and find out how the story continues.
DeleteMurray Is a wonderful writer I would love to read this when it is all in one book. Which is soon. Great review Marian. I am a MPW
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joeym11@frontier.com
blessings, Diana.
DeleteMarian - hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read Murray's book - MPW
stimmer@familylife.com
thanks Sharon. all the best in the contest
DeletePraying for Marian to feel better soon. Love your reviews. They are awesome. Will have to keep a look out for the paperback books. This sounds just as much intriguing as the others. Thanks for sharing this with us all. LeAnn Mooneyham angel4god(at)charter(dot)net
ReplyDeletethank you - always good to hear
Deletebless you
That sounds so good! Would love a copy! Sonja.nishimoto@gmail.com I love anything Amish and have done lots of research on them
ReplyDeleteGood luck Sonja, maybe you win...
DeleteYou can enter me for this one! lol I love your review, MARIAN, and WILL be buying the paperback when it comes out. Or maybe I would rather read it on Kindle. Paperback...Kindle, paperback...Kindle - eeny meeny miney mo...
ReplyDeletelet's ask CARRIE if you can be entered on this one ;-)
DeleteLOL Let's not! :P
ReplyDeletewhy not? ;)
DeleteThanks, Marian (and Murray!).
ReplyDeleteMPW: More Pura Wonder.
My e-mail: nlsc2010@gmail.com
Greetings from
Elaine in Canada
I agree with that - More Pura Wonder :)
DeleteOoh, great review! I want to know what happens!! Oh, I guess I have to read the book then. ;) *adding to my pile*
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better soon.
farmygirl at hotmail dot com
MPW
LOL, Susan! Yep, you have to read the book now. :)
DeleteMPW: Another fantastic book to read. You're a terrific author. Looking forward to this book. Sounds wonderful. You're a great reviewer, Marian.Thank you for sharing and please enter me in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBarbara Thompson
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Thanks Barbara! You're entered.
DeleteMPW - would live to win this book! It's sounds like one to read and share
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
Betti
bettimace(at)gmail(dot)com
You're right about that, Betti. Good luck.
DeleteLiked & added you as a friend MPW
ReplyDeletepattysdream@yahoo.com definitely would love to win this book. Will leave reviews at book.fun.com, goodreads.com, amazon, on my fb, b&n, anywhere you would like. Sounds great
Thanks Pat. All the best in the drawing.
DeleteWonderful review, Marian! I want to read this book - Murray seems to have written a story that doesn't fit the norm of Amish stories. I've been wanting to read and review one of his books for a long time, but my schedule hasn't allowed me that privilege yet. If I win this book, I'll work it in immediately! Thanks for this giveaway and the chance to win a fantastic read. Liked MPW and he's a friend I've known and admired for some time.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Barb Shelton
barbjan10 at tx dot rr dot com
Thank you Barbara! I hope you get to read this book soon, or any of Murray's others books. Good luck.
DeleteThis sounds like a great book, thank you for hosting this giveaway.
ReplyDeletewfnren(at)aol(dot)com
Thank you for your review. What a fabulous story.
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marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Hello my OWG girls and MPW. I am I have already liked Murray's page. I sure wish this was a print book. :( Too many in ebook fom. This series sounds really, really good. very good review marian. Hoping you will be well really soon.
ReplyDeleteMaxie mac262(at)me(dot)com
Hey Maxie, this book will soon be available in print as well. I hope you get a the chance to read it then. Good luck.
DeleteSory didn't edit mine before hitting submit. Shame on me. Maxie
ReplyDeleteMPW What a beautiful cover! Have still not gotten around to reading any of his books. Need to get that done. Thank you for the giveaway. Have a good day, and hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteMartha
josieringer(at)gmail(dot)com
MPW
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of his books yet, so it really doesn't matter whichone! They all look Awesome! "The Danforths of Lancashire" Really looks good though!
Thanks!!! God Bless!
richmond[dot]abigail[at]gmail[dot]com
I would love to win Murray's book, "The Rose of Lancaster County". Thanks for entering me in the giveaway. If I win I would like the paperback version.
ReplyDeleteMPW
Hope and pray you will feel better soon.
Janet E.
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This looks really good! I've read one other of his books and really enjoyed it. MPW Thanks for the giveaway! shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)com
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