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 Across the Blue: A Novel by Carrie Turansky releasing February 20, 2018.
About the Book
Set in Edwardian England and ideal for readers who enjoy Julie Klassen novels, this romance about an English aviation pioneer and the girl who falls in love with him is filled with adventure and faith.
Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don't approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to fly across the English Channel, but only if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year. When James Drake an aspiring aviator, crashes his flying machine at the Grayson's new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to be the first to fly across the Channel and win the prize Mr. Grayson's newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret. James wants to win Bella's heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he fails to achieve his dream, how will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella's faith and support help him find the strength and courage he needs when unexpected events turn their world upside down?
Isabella Grayson, the eldest daughter of a wealthy, English newspaper magnate, longs to become a journalist, but her parents don't approve. They want her to marry well and help them gain a higher standing in society. After she writes an anonymous letter to the editor that impresses her father, her parents reluctantly agree she can write a series of articles about aviation and the race to fly across the English Channel, but only if she promises to accept a marriage proposal within the year. When James Drake an aspiring aviator, crashes his flying machine at the Grayson's new estate, Bella is intrigued. James is determined to be the first to fly across the Channel and win the prize Mr. Grayson's newspaper is offering. He hopes it will help him secure a government contract to build airplanes and redeem a terrible family secret. James wants to win Bella's heart, but his background and lack of social standing make it unlikely her parents would approve. If he fails to achieve his dream, how will he win the love and respect he is seeking? Will Bella's faith and support help him find the strength and courage he needs when unexpected events turn their world upside down?
Why I need it
I've loved the books I've read of Carrie Turansky's. I love the Edwardian time period. So this should be a win-win!
What book are you eagerly anticipating? Leave a comment below and let me know.
I love Carrie Turansky's books and this one is no exception!
ReplyDeleteI love her books too! So good! Thanks for visiting, Suzie! :)
DeleteThis one sounds very interesting. Early aviation and the time period are intriguing. And the cover is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued by that too! Thanks for coming by, Kay! :)
DeleteWhat a pretty cover. Love how muted it is. Nice choice.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by, Barb! :)
DeleteThis sounds good, I read a book a while back that touched on aviation during the Great War- it wasn't quite the focus of the book but did have some parallels. Anyway this one looks really good!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds great! Thanks for visiting, Greg! :)
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