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Customer Reviews for Revell The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
Revell The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
It is the summer of 1838 in St. Lawrenceville, Missouri, and Molly McGarvie's life is about to change forever. When her beloved Samuel succumbs to cholera, Molly is heartbroken but determined to take care of herself and her children. But when Samuel's unscrupulous brother takes over the family business and leaves Molly to fend for herself, she knows she must head out on her own. It is a dangerous journey and Molly has to leave her old life behind. Somehow she must find a way to make a living, keep her family together, and fend off some over-eager suitors.
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Customer Reviews for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
Review 1 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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boring and sad
Date:May 1, 2013
Spunky
Location:London Ontario
Age:Over 65
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I did not enjoy this book. It was sad and boring. I will not buy books written by her anymore.
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Review 2 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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new read
Date:March 8, 2013
Judy Springsteen
Location:Dowagiac, MI
Age:55-65
Gender:female
this is a new author for me and one i was very pleased with. once i started to read this book and her other 2 in the series i was hooked. i could not stop reading til i finished them all and they were very well written, captivating and enjoyable. i look forward to reading more by this author.
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Review 3 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:February 4, 2013
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This book turned out to be quite an enjoyable read. This was one of the few books that I've read in recent months that brings out God and the way that He works in our lives to change our hearts and make us more like Christ in a very prominent way. When Molly's husband suddenly dies, she and her children are torn from their home and she is faced with leaving behind the only other adult person she cares about. I truly enjoyed the way her story ran from tragedy and defeat to just trying to survive to learning how to rely on God day to day. There were a couple of twists that I thought played out nicely through out the plot and a couple of things that didn't work so well, but honestly those were very minor and didn't interfere with the overall story at all.
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Review 4 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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A story of faith
Date:May 23, 2011
sammay
Location:Barrie. Ontario, Canada
Age:55-65
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I loved this book - it had everything to offer - faith after loss in particular. Molly loses her husband, her childhood companion and helpmate, her younger son, and the loss of vision in one eye of her oldest son - and her faith never wavers. But through all of this, she brings another life into the world, a new baby daughter. She finds a home of their
own, meets a fascinating Indian woman who gives her a priceless gift and so much more. Molly is a talent on the loom and the reader gets an education in the art of weaving. All in all, a GREAT read.
own, meets a fascinating Indian woman who gives her a priceless gift and so much more. Molly is a talent on the loom and the reader gets an education in the art of weaving. All in all, a GREAT read.
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Review 5 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:September 10, 2009
It was a great story of survival, but very boring for me. I wasn't overly impressed. The writing techniques were great, but the story was very lulled. It didn't grab my attention. I loved the love story part of it , but overal a book if i had read first would not have bought.
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Review 6 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:September 8, 2009
Ruth Gentry
The Edge of Light is a wonderful story, well written and interesting from page one to the end!! Ann Shorey is an author who will be on my "best authors" list!!! reviewed by Ruth Gentry
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Review 7 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:June 2, 2009
Molly's story gives a glimpse of how difficult living in the West must have been. When her husband died, many would have just given up but she kept going strong for her children. Even though things kept going downhill, she never stopped because it got too hard. Frontier life was very hard and she somehow managed to survive and take care of her family by herself. It's a very inspiring and motivating story. I would have been so angry and bitter towards her brother in law and would have wanted to wish a thousand deaths on him. She however learns not to give in to vengeance and while she is angry, she moves on and does not let it consume her. It was also an interesting aspect of the story to focus also on slavery during the time period. Usually Western stories and slavery don't usually mix so it was a nice change to see them integrated. There was one scene that made me want to gag as it involves a stick and an eyeball. That was the first time I've read something like that in a book and it caught me off guard and made me shiver.While I enjoyed the book very much, there were times when I felt the story to be cliched and a bit predictable. I felt like I had read the plot before in other historical Christian fiction novels and that I knew what was going to happen. The way some of the characters acted felt like I had seen them before. Also the way the how Westward experience was portrayed such as the portrayal of Native Americans, slavery, and just Western frontier life in general seem to play up the "myth of the West". There's nothing wrong with how it was portrayed, it just seem like there was nothing new to add and it just added to the stereotype of Western life. I just didn't feel that anything new or innovative added to the subject. However, as I said, I did enjoy this book. Even though the story was familiar, it was comforting. Molly is a strong women and I enjoyed reading her story. I will be looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Review 8 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:May 29, 2009
Donn Taylor
In this historical novel, Ann Shorey has created a believable pre-Civil War world peopled with well-motivated characters struggling with realistically portrayed practical and spiritual problems. Highlights of the book include well-researched descriptions of weaving and other details of rural life in that era. But the book's most outstanding characteristic is the fully mature mind and writing style of its author. It will be received with pleasure by readers hungry for a mature product.
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Review 9 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:April 2, 2009
Debbie
Excellent book! I loved it. The author kept me wanting to read more after each page. It was so hard to put down and when I did that book was all that I thought about. This book is for you. Can't wait for the second book in the series.
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Review 10 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:March 2, 2009
Molly McGarvie, the heroine of Ann Shoreys debut novel The Edge of Light, exhibits strength, determination and self-reliance. When her husband, Samuel, dies of cholera, leaving her with three children and a fourth due soon, she searches for a way to provide for them. When Samuels scheming brother forces her out of the family business, she begrudgingly accepts her brothers offer to start over again in Beldon Grove.En route to her new home, tragedy strikes once again, leaving Molly reeling. When she goes into labor, shes forced to accept the help of Dr. Karl Spengler, the very man she blames for causing her further heartbreak. While Molly struggles with her lack of forgiveness and shoulders burdens shes reluctant to surrender to the Lord, Karl is plagued with guilt. Can these two overcome their differences, allow God to bring healing, and give love a chance?Shorey has created likable characters and does a great job throwing hurdles in their paths. I ached for Molly and Karl and longed to see their situations improve. This need kept me turning the pages. Since Shorey focuses heavily on Mollys struggle and her day-to-day life, I hungered for the few scenes when the reader gets to know kindhearted Karl. Being a fan of traditional romance, I would have liked to see more interaction between Molly and Karl.The Edge of Light is well written. Shorey does a fine job of depicting life in 1838 Missouri. Her story takes the reader on an emotional journey they wont soon forget. If youre a fan of historical inspirational fiction, I recommend Shoreys debut novel. If, like me, you find her to be an author who delivers a satisfying read, youll want to look for the upcoming books in the series, At Home in Beldon Grove.
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Review 11 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:February 14, 2009
An excellent story of survival and the desireto keep one's family together not matter thecost. It shows that determination will seeyou through if God is the center of your life.
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Review 12 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:February 13, 2009
Kitty Bumgardner
This is an excellant book. My kind of story. I'm looking forward to No. 2 in the series. It really kept me gressing what would happen next.
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Review 13 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:February 10, 2009
leslie
excellent book!! Godly and wholesome! i'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Review 14 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:January 25, 2009
Kathleen Sprout
Even though I don't read a lot of historical fiction, I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end. Here is a strong heroine to root for. Ann Shorey spins a believable tale and her insight into life in the 1830's is evident. I'm looking forward to her next book.
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Review 15 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:January 2, 2009
Bonnie Leon
The Edge of Light is a seamlessly written story of faith, courage and survival. The story begins in 1838 with Molly McGarvie, who lives in St. Lawrenceville, Missouri. When her husband Samuel dies she must find a way to provide for herself and her family. A woman of spirit and strength, Molly believes for the impossible and sets out on a journey that takes her and readers on a quest for a new life and a miracle. Anns captivating writing style draws readers into the lives of Molly McGarvie, her companion Betsy who is more a friend than a slave, and Doctor Spangler who carries a burden only God can lift. Plus there is an interesting cast of characters youll pray for and cheer with, some you may even want to strangle. Anns attention to detail and her elegant writing style will draw you into every scene. Youll experience emotions and encounters right along with her characters.The Edge of Light is a fabulous first book! Once you read it, youll forever be an Ann Shorey fan. I am.
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Review 16 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:January 2, 2009
Very good book and the plot keeps you reading. A Great leason in faith and hope. Can't wait for book 2!
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Review 17 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:January 2, 2009
I enjoyed this book. It did have a surprise toward the ending. I can't wait for the second book in the series to come out.
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Review 18 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:December 31, 2008
Birdie Etchison
A compelling story; in this first novel by Ann Shorey. I couldn't put the book down. When Molly McGarvie loses her husband to cholera and then her youngest son is missing, she fights for her independence. Just when you think nothing else can happen, it does. Great descriptive details about life on the frontier and a woman who never loses faith.
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Review 19 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:December 30, 2008
What a Great book! The plot was suspenceful and told of great faith of a Mother on the frontier. The book keep my attention and I can't wait for book 2 of the series.
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Review 20 for The Edge of Light, At Home in Beldon Grove Series #1
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Date:December 29, 2008
Janice H. Johnson
I enjoyed this story of frontier life. The descriptions of the living conditions, customs and clothing were very good. so is her plot. I look forward to the next one.
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