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A review by parklandmom
The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
Read: October 2024
Format: Kindle e-Book & audiobook borrow (Everand)
Narrator: Amy Scanlon (I enjoyed everything she narrated but the voice of David’s grandmother. Amy is perfect for historical novels set in England.)
Book #104 of 2024: I truly don’t think there is anything Carrie Turansky could write that I’d be unable to love! This novel recently won a Carol Award and it’s easy to understand why.
This dual-time between historical and modern day wove together beautifully. In both time periods, the main female characters of Charlotte (1912) and Gwen (2012) struggle with the role of their fathers. And grandfathers for that matter.
After her father’s sudden passing, Charlotte learns of a huge mistake her father made that wounds her deeply. There is also a very strained relationship between her grandfather and her mom. Gwen, on the other hand, never knew her Dad or the truth behind why he was absent from her life. The relationship with her grandfather, also her boss, is very terse. I think most anyone can relate to either woman in one way or another. Earthly dads aren’t always what we need them to be. To truly understand that God is our true and perfect father can be a difficult journey for some but it is one that brings tremendous growth and healing. I enjoyed reading about their discoveries and revelations along their respective paths. The faith aspect is very present in this book.
My heart feels for Charlotte’s mom being widowed so and having to rely on friends to take them in after a lifestyle of comfort and wealth. Yet she handles all of it with grace and dignity that is to be admired. The woman is a shining example of forgiveness.
I also found the art and antique appraisal aspect, along with the renovation plans within the 2012 story, to be quite fascinating with Gwen, David, and his mother.
The romance portion of each time period had some similarities with assumptions and some communication problems. They remind us about how our relationship with a prospective partner can be influenced by our past and/or struggles. The approach to courting juxtaposed with the approach to dating a century later is quite interesting.
Charlotte’s journal ties the two stories together and brings a little mystery to this novel as well.
This novel could be enjoyed by a large cross section of readers: history buffs, those who like dual-time, romance fans, and more. Carrie Turansky writes with such heart about likeable characters that you come to see as friends or neighbours.
Format: Kindle e-Book & audiobook borrow (Everand)
Narrator: Amy Scanlon (I enjoyed everything she narrated but the voice of David’s grandmother. Amy is perfect for historical novels set in England.)
Book #104 of 2024: I truly don’t think there is anything Carrie Turansky could write that I’d be unable to love! This novel recently won a Carol Award and it’s easy to understand why.
This dual-time between historical and modern day wove together beautifully. In both time periods, the main female characters of Charlotte (1912) and Gwen (2012) struggle with the role of their fathers. And grandfathers for that matter.
After her father’s sudden passing, Charlotte learns of a huge mistake her father made that wounds her deeply. There is also a very strained relationship between her grandfather and her mom. Gwen, on the other hand, never knew her Dad or the truth behind why he was absent from her life. The relationship with her grandfather, also her boss, is very terse. I think most anyone can relate to either woman in one way or another. Earthly dads aren’t always what we need them to be. To truly understand that God is our true and perfect father can be a difficult journey for some but it is one that brings tremendous growth and healing. I enjoyed reading about their discoveries and revelations along their respective paths. The faith aspect is very present in this book.
My heart feels for Charlotte’s mom being widowed so and having to rely on friends to take them in after a lifestyle of comfort and wealth. Yet she handles all of it with grace and dignity that is to be admired. The woman is a shining example of forgiveness.
I also found the art and antique appraisal aspect, along with the renovation plans within the 2012 story, to be quite fascinating with Gwen, David, and his mother.
The romance portion of each time period had some similarities with assumptions and some communication problems. They remind us about how our relationship with a prospective partner can be influenced by our past and/or struggles. The approach to courting juxtaposed with the approach to dating a century later is quite interesting.
Charlotte’s journal ties the two stories together and brings a little mystery to this novel as well.
This novel could be enjoyed by a large cross section of readers: history buffs, those who like dual-time, romance fans, and more. Carrie Turansky writes with such heart about likeable characters that you come to see as friends or neighbours.