1. Lady of Bolton Hill, The - eBookThis product is an eBook
    Elizabeth Camden
    Bethany House / 2011 / ePub
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  1. vjones
    St Paul, MN
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Young love, Justice vs revenge, and redemption
    June 24, 2014
    vjones
    St Paul, MN
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Lady of Bolton Hill.
    All three of those themes are a part of this really great read. This was my first time reading an Elizabeth Camden book and I enjoyed it so much that I will be following up with the rest of her books. The book had a lot of twists and turns. Characters are introduced and it almost seems like they don't fit in to the storyline. But eventually it all fits together. I could not put the book down.

    Young love-that first crush — is it possible to stand the test of time? The story centers around two people Clara and Daniel from very different backgrounds. They are drawn together because of their mutual love for music and become best friends. Their differences seem to complement each other . But Clara's father does not approve and manages to separate them for 12 years.

    When they are reunited, they both have changed and they must determine whether there is still any flame left from their childhood love. During their absence from each other, Clara has developed a very strong faith while Daniel has spent his life focused on getting revenge on those who he feels are responsible for his parent's deaths. Will these new differences stand in their way of becoming more than good friends?

    The author does an excellent job of delving into the topic of revenge versus justice and is it possible or even necessary to forgive those who have sinned against us yet show no remorse. I don't like to have spoilers in a review. But I will say Elizabeth Camden also develops a situation of redemption in the most unlikely source.

    Over all this was an excellent read. I fell in love with the characters and can't wait to dive into some more of Elizabeth Camden's books. I understand that at least one carries forward one of the characters from this book and so should make an equally interesting read.
  2. Larik
    San Antonio, TX
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    unexpected
    July 27, 2013
    Larik
    San Antonio, TX
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for The Lady of Bolton Hill.
    Great read, well developed characters. her boyfriend was a little crazy but i really liked the romance and the fact that the guy who kidnapped her after all turned his life around and became a christian.
  3. DianFlow
    W. Columbia, SC
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Not Your Typical Historical Romance!
    January 16, 2012
    DianFlow
    W. Columbia, SC
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: Female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Lady of Bolton Hill.
    In her compelling debut novel, The Lady of Bolton Hill, Elizabeth Camden sweeps us away to Baltimore, Maryland, 1867, into the elite of society, the era of the steel mill industry, corruption, revenge, and romance.

    Our heroine, Clara, the daughter of the wealthy newspaper magnate, Lloyd Endicott, has a very unlikely best friend in Daniel Tremain, a young boy who lives in the tenements, and whose own father gets killed in an accident in the steel mills. Their love of Chopin, Beethoven, and the arts draws them together, until at the age of 16, Clara's father decides it best to separate the two, and sends Clara off to England for 12 years. Clara becomes an advocate of the poor, writing newspaper articles about child labor in the mines, and Daniel becomes one of the most power industrialists in America, because of his vast knowledge of technology in the steel and railroad industries.

    Upon Clara's return to Baltimore, they meet once again, and though Clara still loves Daniel, she finds a bitter man bent on vengeance towards the person he feels was responsible for his father's death. As their lives intertwine, Clara realizes there can never be anything more between them but friendship, because Daniel cannot forgive and let go of his vendetta, and she is a very devoted Christian. As a malevolent, sinister force causes Clara to fight for her very life, Daniel realizes he would do just about anything for her, but can he let go of the past and forgive? Can he accept Christ, simply because Clara wants him to? And even if he does, will he find Clara before it's too late?...for surely death's clock is quickly ticking away at her door, as a sinister force holds her captive.

    I can hardly believe this is Ms. Camden's first published novel! Her writing skills are superb, and she certainly knows how to keep the reader turning those pages with her exciting storyline. She covers some heavy subject matter, such as child labor, opium dealers, etc., and this is certainly no lighthearted romance. Her characters wrapped themselves around my heart; even one of the evil ones--believe it or not!...and I found her research on steel mills, and ensuing riots of that era impeccable. Ms. Camden weaves a very strong spiritual thread throughout, and Clara was the epitome of what every Christian person should be, in my opinion. A wonderful read that left me in tears at a surprise in the conclusion! Very nicely done!
  4. Christianfictionaddiction
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A debut novel that sets the bar high
    December 11, 2011
    Christianfictionaddiction
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for The Lady of Bolton Hill.
    Well, if this is a debut novel, then I am definitely looking forward to future novels from the pen of Elizabeth Camden! I felt that her writing contained a polish of more seasoned authors, with crisp dialogue, an excellent use of descriptions without bogging down the plot, and characters with depth and appeal. Daniel and Clara's interactions were at times humorous, other times moving, and they were both very likable with admirable traits. I did find that the end of the book wrapped up a bit too neatly and quickly for my liking, and for this reason my rating of the novel is half a point lower than it would have been. The villain she introduces midway through the plot is simply deliciously creepy, and I had to suspend some of my belief at the rather sudden transformation that occurs. I won't say more for fear of ruining the plot. However, don't let that minor criticism stop you from picking up this book. It is definitely a worthwhile read, and I loved how the author brought to life questions of faith and issues such as the lust for revenge and the ultimate power of forgiveness.

    I encourage readers who love historical novels sprinkled with romance and undercurrents of suspense to go out and buy this book. I give this a high recommendation and a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

    Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
  5. Daleg
    NZ
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    April 30, 2012
    Daleg
    NZ
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    A good story is where the characters are real to you and you want to see what happens to them. This writer achieves this.
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