Surrender to destiny: a window to the heart opens, when one door closes.To follow the heart or the head—torn between two men—which future will Lady Margaret choose? Profoundly romantic and superbly riveting, The English Proposal explores the conflict between fulfilling duties and satiating desires. The English Proposal (Book 1). Sheltered on her family’s country estate, Lady Margaret, the … Margaret, the daughter of an English Earl, is betrothed due to a family promise. Although Henry, the Viscount Rolantry, has been her best friend since childhood and she is expected to marry him, she never felt butterflies until she meets the Duke of Witherton. Against her father’s wishes, Margaret finds herself captivated by the forbidden duke. Caught between family loyalty and her own wishes, Margaret searches for a way to satisfy both her responsibilities and her longings. When tragedy strikes, Margaret finds herself seeking answers at church. But when she finally makes her choice, through her newfound faith, will she be able to live with the repercussions of her decision?
Window to the Heart Saga: a recountal of the epic journey of Lady Margaret, a young English noblewoman, who through many trials, obstacles, and tragedies, discovers her own inner strength, the sustaining force of faith in God, and the power of family and friends. In this three-part series, experience new places and cultures as the heroine travels from England to France and completes her adventures in America. The series has compelling themes of love, loss, faith and hope with a exceptionally gratifying conclusion.
Window to the Heart Saga
Book 1: The English Proposal
Book 2: The French Encounter
Book 3: The American Conquest
Releasing in May-June-July 2017
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A story of growing up, finding your way and learning that the world might not always as wonderful as first thought. At 16 years of age Lady Margaret is in a prearranged marriage by her parents. Her betrothed is her long time friend Henry, Viscount Rolantry. But Margaret had never felt the deep down love for Henry that she thought she should feel. Upon meeting the Duke of Witherton, she finds herself captivated by him and begins searching for answers to her dilemma. Using her faith and prayers she begins her journey having many self discoveries, a tragedy and trials while trying to do what is right. This is a journey that will take you through heartfelt emotions as Margaret tries to find the herself and the right answers to make her life complete. A wonderful first novel by this author and know there will be many more to come..
This is the first book in this series by Jenna Brandt. I like how in this book the heroine had to figure out the difference between real love and infatuation. I liked that as she grew to knew God she came to love her husband. I love that the main characters were friends first and were able to build on that relationship even though their marriage started off ruff. I thought this was a good book and look forward to reading the other books in this series.
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I absolutely loved this book! Henry was my favorite character, he showed love when love was impossible. Margaret was young and immature, and watching her grown into a young woman of God was wonderful. The romance was so beautifully written, you won’t want to miss this book. I couldn’t put it down and am now reading the second one in the series, The French Encounter!
This was wonderfully written showing the hardships of women at this this time. Sixteen year old Margaret is forced to marry Henry her life long friend while having feelings for another. Through some stolen kisses with the other man, she causes some doubt with her husband. Her father advises her that love is an action and after his death she seeks God and learns his lessons on love. Henry it turns out is her true love and the other gentleman is not at all as he appears. With God at the center of Margaret and Henry’s marriage all things can be forgiven and true love blossoms. I received a complimentary copy and I am giving a review voluntarily.
I picked up a message in this story – if you have something good to tell someone, tell them. Don’t leave it because it may become too late and you may never get the chance to do so.
I like Jenna Brand’s style. She had me hating some people and their horrid actions, and loving others. I was captivated by the story and drawn into the lives of the characters. Her descriptions had me conjuring up pictures of the various scenes and people she wrote about.
I particularly felt for Lady Margaret. She is just too young to have so many serious decisions to make that will affect the rest of her life. Of course she makes some wrong ones but when she realizes her mistakes she tries to rectify them.
The result is that I am quite eager to read the next installment in this saga and to see what Lady Margaret’s next adventure in life will be and how she copes with it.