Paula Peckham

Quenby Martin has had the unique privilege of growing up as a missionary kid in Africa. Moving back to the USA around 1864 introduces her to a life where not everyone is treated equally. Life for a Black person in Texas seemed vastly different from what she’d witnessed in Africa. However was she to deal with this?

Searching for a sense of worth brings her into the lives of a number of wonderful characters. Will she be able to make a difference in the lives around her? A story of learning to love in spite of loss and growing in faith, regardless of the circumstances.

An early copy of the San Antonio Series Book 3 was received through Elk Lake Publishing. These observations are my own and were in no way solicited.… (altro)

This book covered some interesting topics as they dealt with the San Antonio area of Texas during the Civil War Era. Quen and Jonathan's story wrapped around these topics and showed the hardships that occurred in this period both to African Americans and those that helped them. Jonathan has difficulty with his bookkeeping skills for his farm and finds himself with an unexpected helper. This is a Christian read and enjoyable reading but shows the doubts that can hinder our trust in the love of God. The storyline was realistic and engaging. Although this is the first time I have read any of this author's works, I will be on the lookout for more of her writing. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was under no obligation to post a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.… (altro)

This was a fun read, but it did deal with some powerful subjects, from learning problems to slavery.
Loved how we are offered a missionaries daughter, having lived in Nigeria, and how she ends up helping a farmer that has a problem with his finances. Watch how this cleaver girl goes about helping him, and maybe winning his heart?
There is also danger, and people who go to great lengths to hurt others! This is Civil War time, and the cotton farmers are hurting with embargo, I loved how this was handled!
I found the flavored butters interesting, what a great idea!
Finding lost families to fighting hate crimes, there is never a dull moment, and thus a page turner looking for answers!
I received this book through Elk Lake Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.… (altro)