I received a copy of A HOME IN DRAYTON VALLEY by Kim Vogel
Sawyer from Bethany House. It is another
example of excellent historical fiction with romantic and religious
undertones. I absolutely adore
historical fiction and wagon trains were favorite topics of mine when I was in
elementary school. This story took me
right back to those times.
I’ve enjoyed other books by Kim Vogel Sawyer, so I knew it
would enjoy this one. A HOME IN DRAYTON
VALLEY begins in New York City, in the year 1880. Tarsie (I love the name Tarsie – it kept me
more engaged as I read) hates how her friend Mary suffers under poor living
conditions, so she convinces Mary’s husband, Joss, to take them out west to
Kansas. Tarsie goes too, hoping for a
new life, and to help take care of Mary during the journey. Tarsie has a strong knowledge of herbs,
although she isn’t a doctor. Sadly, Mary
passes away. Tarsie had promised her she
would look after the family, so she convinces Joss to marry her.
The chapters switched between Joss and Tarsie’s points of
view. I found that very interesting, to
see two sides of the same story. All of
the characters were engaging and realistic.
I loved and hated in all the right places.
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