Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings that spotlights and discusses the books we're excited about that we've yet to read. Generally, they're books that are yet to be released. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week I'm featuring Keturah (The Sugar Baron's Daughters) by Lisa T. Bergren releasing February 6, 2018.
About the Book
In 1772 England, Lady Keturah Banning Tomlinson and her sisters find themselves the heiresses of their father's estates and know they have one option: Go to the West Indies to save what is left of their heritage.
Although it flies against all the conventions for women of the time, they're determined to make their own way in the world. But once they arrive in the Caribbean, proper gender roles are the least of their concerns. On the infamous island of Nevis, the sisters discover the legacy of the legendary sugar barons has vastly declined--and that's just the start of what their eyes are opened to in this unfamiliar world.
Keturah never intends to put herself at the mercy of a man again, but every man on the island seems to be trying to win her hand and, with it, the ownership of her plantation. She could desperately use an ally, but even an unexpected reunion with a childhood friend leaves her questioning his motives.
Set on keeping her family together and saving her father's plantation, can Keturah ever surrender her stubbornness and guarded heart to God and find the healing and love awaiting her?
In 1772 England, Lady Keturah Banning Tomlinson and her sisters find themselves the heiresses of their father's estates and know they have one option: Go to the West Indies to save what is left of their heritage.
Although it flies against all the conventions for women of the time, they're determined to make their own way in the world. But once they arrive in the Caribbean, proper gender roles are the least of their concerns. On the infamous island of Nevis, the sisters discover the legacy of the legendary sugar barons has vastly declined--and that's just the start of what their eyes are opened to in this unfamiliar world.
Keturah never intends to put herself at the mercy of a man again, but every man on the island seems to be trying to win her hand and, with it, the ownership of her plantation. She could desperately use an ally, but even an unexpected reunion with a childhood friend leaves her questioning his motives.
Set on keeping her family together and saving her father's plantation, can Keturah ever surrender her stubbornness and guarded heart to God and find the healing and love awaiting her?
Why I Need It
I've not read many books set in the West Indies or dealing with sugar plantations, but I've really enjoyed all of the books I've read by Bergren. So I'm really interested to check this one out. I bet it will be great.
I've not read many books set in the West Indies or dealing with sugar plantations, but I've really enjoyed all of the books I've read by Bergren. So I'm really interested to check this one out. I bet it will be great.
What book are you eagerly anticipating?
Hmmm...I've never heard of this book before. Sounds awesome! Great pick!
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Thanks for coming by, Ronyell! Happy Wednesday! :)
DeleteThis is definitely a difficult time in history - it sounds a fascinating book and I hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound quite fascinating. Thanks for visiting, S J! Happy reading! :)
DeleteThis cover is breathtaking and looks like a painting! And the story sounds sooo promising! I hope it's everything you want it to be when you read it!
ReplyDeleteIt does look like a painting! So pretty! I'm excited to read it. Thanks for coming by, Verushka! Happy New Year! :)
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