Can a patient love win her heart?As Isabelle Atwood’s romance prospects are turning in her favor, a family scandal derails her dreams. While making a quilt for her own hope chest, Isabelle’s half-sister becomes pregnant out of wedlock and Isabelle–always the unfavored daughter–becomes the family sacrifice to save face. Despite gaining the attention of a handsome rancher, her parents are … are pressuring her to marry a man of their choosing to rescue her sister’s reputation.
A third suitor waits silently in the wings, hoping for his own chance at love. Isabelle ends up with three marriage proposals, but this only further confuses her decision.A handsome rancher, a stranger, and an unseen suitor are all waiting for an answer. Isabelle loves her sister, but will she really allow herself to be manipulated into a marriage without love? Will Isabelle capitulate and marry the man her parents wish her to, or will she rebel and marry the man they don’t approve of? Or will the man leaving her secret love poems sweep her off her feet?
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” The Daughter’s Predicament: The Quilting Circle” By: Mary Davis Narrated by: Pamela Gregory
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the 1893 world of Washington state which the narrator’s voices really brought to life. I smiled more and more as the story developed and I was a wee bit sad to come to the end. This is a clean sweet historical romance with characters that are believable relating customs of the time that were not always kind to the female of the species. This is a worthy read. Happy Reading ! !
Note: I received a free audio-code for this audiobook from the author. This is my honest review.
A fascinating story about making the best choice
Isabelle is faced with the conundrum of obeying her parents and showing love to her little sister or disclosing the full truth to her fiancé. Her desire to marry for love is cast aside by her stepmother who only wants the best for her own daughter, not Isabelle.
Author Mary Davis did such an amazing job at showing the turmoil that Isabelle faced. The way she was so torn between her heart’s desire and love for her sister showed her compassionate nature very clearly, and honestly, I was in a quandary for her as well. Added to this was the fact that the suitors were such good and noble men. Though Isabelle was not in love with any of them, it was easy to see any of them being an excellent choice.
I can’t say that I was surprised by the conclusion of the story or the revelation of the secret admirer’s identity. I was silently suggesting the solution to the characters as I read. Yet that didn’t make this any less enjoyable a read. The ending was very satisfying. Captivated by the story even though I thought her parents were ridiculous in even expecting this sacrifice from Isabelle, I thoroughly enjoyed it and understood the motivations behind all their choices.
Characters from The Widow’s Plight, the first book of The Quilting Circle series, appeared in this one yet the stories stand alone. I do hope to see the rejected suitors return in future books of the series.
Readers of historical Western romance need to add this to their collection!
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I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
I think the stepmom was the worst! She is definitely the fiction model for evil stepmothers everywhere!
Very good narration!
Crazy predicament the family placed her in!!
Even though I was given a copy of The Daughter’s Predicament, I chose to do a review. In my opinion, Mary Davis has outdone herself again. The complex romance kept you guessing about Isabelle Atwood’s suitors and which one she would marry. Ms. Davis takes you on a romantic adventure to turn pages to discover what happens next. The dilemma of women in that era unable to make their own choices is challenged by the heroine, Isabelle. I recommend this read to all whom enjoy stepping back into another century and see how God can work through deceit for good.