About the book:
In 1920, Annabeth De Lacy's father is appointed landlord of Galway
Parish in Ireland. Bored without the trappings and finery of the British
Court, Annabeth convinces her father to arrange an apprenticeship for
her with the Jennings family--descendants of the creator of the famed
Claddagh ring.
Stephen Jennings longs to do anything other than make a career in his family's jewelry shop. The past has taught him to no longer believe in love and the "lies" the Claddagh ring supposedly promises. How can he peddle what he now finds offensive?
The war for Irish independence gains strength, and the De Lacy family is caught in the crossfire. As events take a life-threatening turn, Annabeth and Stephen will discover that the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty can only be made stronger when put through the refiner's fire.
Stephen Jennings longs to do anything other than make a career in his family's jewelry shop. The past has taught him to no longer believe in love and the "lies" the Claddagh ring supposedly promises. How can he peddle what he now finds offensive?
The war for Irish independence gains strength, and the De Lacy family is caught in the crossfire. As events take a life-threatening turn, Annabeth and Stephen will discover that the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty can only be made stronger when put through the refiner's fire.
My review:
This story pulled me right in and I did not want to put it down! The characters and setting felt so real as the Irish culture and the people just came to life. I loved that she interspersed Irish words and that there was also a glossary in the back. It was fascinating learning about the legend of the Claddagh ring and also the time period when the conflict was getting stronger. Annabeth was such a wonderful character, so curious, open to new experiences and wise while still trying to be respectful of her parents and the family legacy. I know I was getting pretty frustrated with her father while she was so selfless; she also had a strong faith whereas Stephen was angry with God and bitter over tragedies he'd endured. There was wonderful romance, some action and a beautiful setting. I didn't want to leave Ireland! I highly recommend this book!
I received this book free from Revell. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
The Author
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Jennifer Deibel
Jennifer Deibel is the author of A Dance in Donegal. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missions Mosaic magazine, and in other publications. With firsthand immersive experience abroad, Jennifer...
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