The Bracelet by Dorothy Love
Author Dorothy Love scores a major hit with The Bracelet, a
novel set in pre-Civil War Savannah, Georgia. Heroine Celia Browning donates time and
resources to the Female Asylum to help homeless women. She also assists her father with his
prosperous shipping business, plans parties, and befriends her orphaned cousin,
Ivy. But her major desire is to become
the wife of her longtime suitor, Sutton Mackay.
Strife between the North and South may delay their marriage plans—as also
might a mysterious stranger with supposed knowledge of family secrets. Mysterious clues such as a jeweled bracelet
add to the intrigue. The author presents
here a masterful writing job. In
addition to telling a great story, she knows how to pique the reader’s
curiosity and interest. She tells us
just enough so that we must read on. As
a reader, I became so involved in Celia’s story. I anticipated her moves and tried to analyze
the clues. This novel was never boring
or formulaic. The setting in Savannah is
colorful and realistic for the time period.
The characters are delightful, notably Mrs. Maguire, the housekeeper who
serves up meals and mothers Celia with great humor. This is a fast paced
historical love story with depth and suspense; I highly recommend The Bracelet.
I received a complimentary copy of this
book from the publisher. I was not
required to write a positive review; the words here are my own.
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