1720: Jack Hunter is about to be hanged for the murder of his neighbor. Jack knows he’s innocent, and the unscrupulous constables will seize his land when he’s dead. He asks Lucy Hamblin, the only girl he ever loved, to marry him in the jail. Her father broke them up four years ago, but now her father is dead. Will Lucy be willing to grant his last request and become the widow Hunter?This book … book won the short historical category of both the Inspirational Readers’ Choice Contest and ACFW’s Book of the Year Contest for 2007. It was favorite historical of the year among Heartsong readers for 2006.
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I liked the historical flavor, and it was a plot i had not seen before. It was good.
i wasnt sure of this one until i got into it.. in fact i put it sown more than once, but couldnt let it go… glad i read it
Enjoyable
This is a great choice for a tween or teen youth group to read and discuss. It addresses several societal issues – all of which are experienced by this age group.
I would not hesitate to use it for our church youth group. I hunk the study questions at the end of the book are very appropriate
Good read.
Just seemed so true to life as it might have been back then. Definitely kept me turning the pages. Happy ending.
Very well written and a good read
Unusual story- believable.
In the Prisoner’s Wife, a man is accused of murder and is facing death. There is the historical perspective of how the the handling of crime and how often justice worked prior to the rule of law with mob violence being a factor. He knows he’s innocent, is in prison and since death by hanging appears immanent, he asks the woman he loves to marry …
Enjoyed this book. Loved the characters.
Loved the way it was all presented. Kind of had some twists that I enjoyed. Loved not being too “steamy”
Unusual beginning. It ended well!
It kept me reading. It was a little different from the norm, and I get tired of reading the same ole, same ole — so I really, really enjoyed it!
Good book
I loved The Prisoner’s Wife! I read until the wee hours to see the outcome. The author accomplished realistic sensuality without relying on pornographic detail.
Easy read
I enjoyed it and have read other books by this author and will continue to read her books
beautiful love storry. Original plot
I was reading faster and faster to see how the story would end. Good characters A different story than I was used to but good to the end!
I really enjoyed reading this book! It was not predictable, and I had to keep reading to see what happened next! Great story and interesting historical details.
I truly enjoyed this unusual plot and story. The characters were wonderful, strong and real. It was not predictable and so well written it did not look promising for the couple. The unique ending twist was surprising and delightful! I would highly recommend this book and this author. A great read for an afternoon or evenings before going to bed. …