En una sociedad aún inmersa en los principios victorianos, la familia Barnett no se diferencia de las demás familias de posición acomodada que procuran educar a sus hijos en los mismos esquemas rígidos. Un padre autoritario, magnate de la industria maderera, y una madre que se limita a cumplir su papel de mujer sometida, intentarán imponer su voluntad y casar a su hija Lorna con un hombre acaudalado a quien la joven no ama. La navegación, el deporte preferido del señor Barnett, permitirá a Jens Harken, un joven de extracción baja, relacionarse laboralmente con la familia y conocer a Lorna. La pasión que nace entre ambos deberá enfrentarse a diversos avatares y los dos jóvenes tendrán que luchar por defender un amor que ha dado su fruto.

November of the Heart has stuck with me for a long time. This book came into my life at a time when I hadn’t been doing much (fiction) reading (*gasp*, I know! It was just what I needed to get me back into fiction. I was a total sucker for this one right from the start – a forbidden romance, a boating theme, a Norwegian male lead character – not to mention that historical fiction is my absolute fave. (This one set during the Victorian era.) I still clearly remember reading this during my lunch hours at work. I was 10 pages away from finishing it one lunch break when I couldn’t extend my lunch time any further and had to go back into the office. Total torture!

A pleasant, minimalist read that will make you smile. It’s not the type of book that will win rewards for massive historical research, but I didn’t notice any anachronisms or other blatant faux pas’s, and the setting, mood, and love story at the heart of the novel are utterly charming. Great reading recommended for a light, spring day or for cozying up with a blanket on the couch in fall. ( )

In the past when people recommended THE NOTEBOOK to me, I turned right around and recommended this to them. Beautiful love story. ( )

Again, another LaVyrle Spencer that I actually remember. One of the first books I ever read where I didn't like the main female character initially. ( )

A heart warming, emotion journey into the late 19th century social circles and their resrtictions. But love holds no bounds and this book takes you through their trials and struggles as only Lavyrl can do it. Loved this book and the place it took me everytime I opened it up.

The characters are so real and genuine you can't help but love them and root for them. ( )