BOOK REVIEW
In Good Company
by: Jen Turano
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I received my influencer copy of this book in Saturday’s
mail and was not able to open it up until today, Monday morning. This time I planned ahead and started early
in the day, knowing I have a bad habit of losing sleep over Jen Turano’s
amazing stories! I FINISHED the book
this evening around 5:30 and definitely loved reading it cover to cover in a
day. I just can't get enough of her
books!!
Long Island, New York, 1882 and Miss Millie Longfellow has
just gotten sacked from another nanny position. However, you soon come to
understand her very unusual style of child rearing may not be the social norm,
but is exactly conducive to developing lasting bonds and trust between her and
her wards. On her way to the agency to
remedy her employment needs, she runs into, or rather Mr. Everett Mulberry runs
into her. His own wards have just run
off yet another nanny of their own.
There is an obvious solution to both of their problems, but Mr. Mulberry
is familiar with Millie’s past and has no inclination to allow her anywhere
near the three children who have been left to him. He already has his hands full trying to court
the high society Miss Dixon, and does not need further aggravation in his life.
Millie is a truly likable character. She has a genuine love of children, and a
strong desire to better herself through the ever growing use of vocabulary
words and reading quality literature (including a favorite of mine, Jane
Austen).
Everett is equally likable albeit a bit naive, believing he
and his friends are in no way snobs, and those type of actions are perfectly
normal, not snobbish in the least.
As usual, the author has all ranges of characters from sweet,
elderly busy-body society types, who have nothing better to do than shower the
younger set with wisdom and a bit of plotting, to very young children and
animals who wreak havoc and add tenderness to the story. Reverend Gilmore has
also returned to add a bit of his own kindness and warmth to the story, as has
star of the stage Lucetta Plum, best friend and roommate of Millie. Equally
woven throughout the book is an ever-present, and much appreciated faith in
God.
I definitely enjoyed this story filled with humor and
touching moments, and watching the characters grow and work together. I give it 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it
to anyone who enjoys: Christian historical fiction, with strong female leads.
Looking forward to Book #3 Playing the Part, due out February
2016
Be sure to look up Jen on FB as I have always found her to be very approachable, and DO read her other books as well! I have read them ALL and each one as received a 5-star review from me!
It is my great privilege to be included in Jen Turano’s Influencer List and I received
this copy for no compensation. My
opinion is my own.
Read: 06/15/15, Reviewed: 06/15/15
SERIES: A Class of
Their Own
After a Fashion - Book#1 – 2015
In Good Company – Book #2 – 2015
Playing the Part – Book #3 – 2016
Until next time friends;
Hugs and a cup of tea,
Heather Elizabeth
I may also be sharing at the following parties:
Jen is one of my favorites! Hopped over from Stephanie's.
ReplyDeleteOh Heather, what a fantastic review! As you know, I have not read any of Jen's books {hopefully the one you sent me will be SOON} and now after reading your words I feel like I have been missing out! I am headed over to CBD to check out all of her books and add them to my cart :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs to you!