I
always love when a book by a new-to-me author feels like discovering
a treasure. I will definitely be on the lookout for more of J'Nell
Ciesielski's books in the future. This one is set mostly in
Laggan,Scotland from April 1915 to April 1916. Lily Durham, whose
family were members of New York society, had been sent off to stay
with relatives in England until she learned the proper way to conduct
herself. Having joined her cousin in traveling to Scotland in order
to help wounded soldiers staying at Kinclavoch Castle to convalesce,
Lily embraced the freedom she found there in spite of the strict
rules imposed on the nurses and aides by Matron Strom. Alec
MacGregor, also known as Lord Stratham, may have been the owner of
the castle and laird of the estate, but he too needed to find a sense
of freedom, a freedom Lily's lightheartedness and caring ways
offered. The question remained as to whether Lily could hold onto
that freedom, and whether Alec could ever embrace it. While this book
does not contain Christian references, there are many parallels to be
drawn between its themes and biblical truths. Freedom is often found
within boundaries and in service to others.
I am very grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Beauty Among Ruins from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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