In 2012, Gwen is sent to Longdale Manor in England by her grandfather, who is also her boss, after she makes a mistake at work. Her job at Longdale is to help the owner and her grandson evaluate valuable antiques for sale. If she fails, she may lose her job, grandfather or not. While at Longdale, she is determined to try and find her father, whom she has never met. Then she finds a journal at Longdale that was written by a young woman in 1912.

In 1912, Charlotte Harper is already deep in grief after her father's death. But then she is sent further reeling when she discovers that he has betrayed them all, as well as leaving them in dire financial straits.. Her family temporarily relocates to a sheep farm after having to sell their house., As Charlotte struggles to protect them from her father's mistakes, her anger against him grows. At the same time, a certain shepherd begins to steal her heart.

This Christian novel does a fantastic job of tackling the topic of forgiveness. Both Charlotte and Gwen are dealing with forgiveness in different ways, and their revelations on the topic will be very helpful to the reader. For example, Charlotte says in her journal: "I've learned forgiveness is just as much for my benefit as it is for the other person. It's like giving up my right to hurt someone back and letting God handle the justice of the situation as He sees fit." For anyone struggling with forgiveness, this and other guidance will be a light in the tunnel.

The characters are immediately relatable and likable. The different struggles of Gwen and Charlotte make for compelling reading. The romances are sweet and do not take over the story. This is enjoyable, helpful Christian fiction that I recommend to all.

I received a free copy of this book from Bethany House via Austenprose Book Tours. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.