Spring for Susannah
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"When Susannah goes to Dakota territory as a mail-order bride she finds something she never dreamed she would-true love. With no prospects for marriage and her parents recently deceased, Susannah Freemont agrees to go west to the Dakota territory to marry her minister's homesteading brother, Jesse. But Susannah is painfully shy, doesn't see herself as worthy of love from either a husband or from God, and lives in constant fear that Jesse is going to ship her back to Detroit. In spite of her petite size and the fact that Susannah doesn't look like she could survive on the prairie, Jesse quickly discovers that his new wife is a greater blessing than he even hoped for. The years she spent as her father's veterinary assistant allow her to save Jesse's ox and twin calves and to help neighboring farmers with their animals. But Susannah's feelings of unworthiness are deeply rooted, and she can't believe that Jesse's praise-or the tenderness and love he shows-could possibly last. The thawing of her heart seems almost as distant as Spring in the midst of the winter blanketing the Dakota prairie"--
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I am always nervous when it comes to reading a new author, but overall I enjoyed Catherine Richmond's debut and will look for more from her in the future. Starting with a gorgeous cover I began reading this book with much anticipation. I was back and forth at first, but even though this is a different type of Christian Historical Romance that I am usually familiar with, this was quite enjoyable. I absolutely love how each chapter starts with one quote, or thought that pretty much sums up how Jesse is thinking. It really brought out the story for both characters and not just Susannah.
This is a book that delves deep. It shows the harshness of the prairie, but the hope as well. There is uncertainty, and convenience, but there is more than that. I find that this is very rich historically, and do not doubt that this story could have happened. Even in today, I think that people could benefit from the learning and growing that these characters experienced. I will look for more from Catherine Richmond in the future, definitely.
Thanks to Litfuse Publicity for providing a copy for review.
Originally posted: http://creativemadnessmama.com/blog/2011/08/10/spring-for-susannah-by-catherine-richmond/
