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My thoughts: The author's trademark light hearted, down-home humor is scarce in Toward the Dawn. In places the story is warm and light hearted but the remaining plot lines address deep seated wrongs against women and the drive and need to correct these wrongs. The pit of human meanness is shown without the graphic descriptions and language so often present in today's reading, audio, and visual content.
This is a story of strengths, weaknesses. A story of overcoming and perseverance. A story of dire distress and delicate devotion. A story that embraces the harsh period of settlement and wagon trains and the rushing advancement of rail travel across wagon trails.
The issues of mental illness and the need for care of the truly mentally ill and also the abuse of mental illness diagnosis as a means of control during this period in America's history are brought to light.
In short, Mary Connealy has brought us a rich story of life in the early days of American life.
About the book: Despite trials that threaten their path forward, hope dawns for a future filled with love.
Kat Wadsworth and Sebastian Jones never imagined their lives would entwine so closely. Forced to flee on a wagon train from a vengeful uncle and an unknown gunman, they live in a hidden canyon with the family that rescued them. But as the days turn into months, they each have separate reasons for wanting to move back to society, and the best way to the independence they desperately crave might be through a marriage of convenience. Secret word: historical
However, settling into their homestead in Cheyenne, Wyoming, reveals a different reality for Kat. Her new husband becomes consumed by his inventions, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. And just when they think they've left the danger behind, a mysterious attacker lurks in the shadows, threatening the new life they've built. Together, they must confront the perils from their pasts to forge a future with hope and the prospect of love.
Kat Wadsworth and Sebastian Jones never imagined their lives would entwine so closely. Forced to flee on a wagon train from a vengeful uncle and an unknown gunman, they live in a hidden canyon with the family that rescued them. But as the days turn into months, they each have separate reasons for wanting to move back to society, and the best way to the independence they desperately crave might be through a marriage of convenience. Secret word: historical
However, settling into their homestead in Cheyenne, Wyoming, reveals a different reality for Kat. Her new husband becomes consumed by his inventions, leaving her feeling lonely and isolated. And just when they think they've left the danger behind, a mysterious attacker lurks in the shadows, threatening the new life they've built. Together, they must confront the perils from their pasts to forge a future with hope and the prospect of love.
My review of Book 1 in the Western Light series: Chasing the Horizon
DISCLOSURE: I was provided a complimentary copy to facilitate a review. Opinions are mine, alone and are freely given.
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