Another stunner from Laura Frantz!
Laura has long been my go-to storyteller when it comes to colonial happenings
and all the bedecked covers and heartrending stories that come along with it.
Often timely, in the daybreak of winter, a perfectly crafted story makes its
way to my mailbox just when a light in the dark of winter is needed most.
A joy to my hands and heart as
every story penned by this author, Laura instills a love of rich history,
sharing the sorrows and elations of those who come before us in her newest tale, A
Heart Adrift. A beautiful second chance story, Henri (pronounced Ahn-ree in
beautiful French detail) and Esmee’ captured my head and heart from the first
page of the prologue. If the true heart of the story, the main characters, aren’t
enough to have you delving in, the painstaking details that have you smelling
the fresh cocoa scents and breathing in the air of the sea will lead you
straight to A Heart Adrift.
Far more than the tale of simply
Esmee’ and Henri, I felt drawn into the world of ballgowns and ships, cities
and the adventures of Eliza and Quinn, of Esmee’ and Eliza’s own dear father
and the various side characters painted so beautifully whether in a chocolate
shop or on the very streets of York or Norfolk. Adventure and intrigue awaited
every corner just as well as the tender, faith-filled moments fireside.
Though the final page of the story
has been turned and the cover closed, the words and characters will long be
held close as their beautiful home sets on my bookshelf, until I open its pages
to visit again. Few stories captivate as Laura captures the long-ago frontiers
and countrysides of long ago, igniting a spark of excitement and desire for
more knowledge, more “invisible” yet tangible friends, and I daresay, in this
novel, more chocolate and seaside excursions. Five stars and many more happy
sighs as I close out this review of yet another Frantz win!