I spent this past weekend reading Loving Liza Jane by the very talented Sharlene MacLaren. This book is the first in the Little Hickman Creek series, and it's a page turner.
The story revolves around Liza Jane Merriwether, a young school teacher from Boston who accepts a teaching position in a small town in Kentucky in the late 1800's. Having been a teacher for thirty-one years herself, Sharlene does a great job of getting us into the head of this strong-willed yet very lovable young woman as she overcomes obstacles and learns to thrive in her new community. Of course, the handsome widower next door makes the story all the more interesting and keeps us guessing as to how and if they will ever get together.
It's a sweet story, full of unexpected twists and turns where Liza learns that she can depend upon the Lord to see her through every situation. The Hickman Creek cast of characters seem like old friends by book's end. I can hardly wait to get started on book number two in the series, Sarah, My Beloved. My order will be in to Amazon tonight!
Monday, June 30, 2008
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