Vitals (courtesy of goodreads.com):
- ebook, 241 pages
- Published April 29th 2012 by Amazon Digital Services (first published September 28th 2007)
Vitals for Hardcover (courtesy of barnesandnoble.com)
- ISBN-13: 9780709082583
- Publisher: Hale, Robert Limited
- Publication date: 9/28/2007
- Pages: 224
- Product dimensions: 6.00 w x 9.50 h x 1.10 d
Synopsis (courtesy of goodreads.com):
The Highlands of Scotland, 1819: On the eve of his departure for the New World, Allan MacDougall asks his beloved Harriet to wait for his return, when he will be established and able to marry her. When his father discovers his intent he insists it is dishonourable, and so Allan must free Harriet from her promise even as he vows to remain faithful himself. Through years of hardship, heartache, tragedy, and betrayal, Allan and Harriet cling to the love that first brought them together–yet it is the treacherous doubts of their own hearts that could prove to be their undoing, and drive them farther apart than ever.
Far Horizons is a sweeping saga of that will take you from the Highlands of Scotland to the untamed Canadian wilderness and the bustling streets of Boston. Based on actual events, it celebrates the strength of a promise and the enduring power of love. Written by USA Today bestselling author Kate Hewitt, and Book One of The Emigrants Trilogy.
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this book immensely! The premise intrigued me being of Scottish ancestry and I was in the mood for a tale of love. This is a classic and beautiful love story, nothing dark or…shall we say “risque”. I enjoyed the use of more formal yet lyrical English, very refreshing. The imagery was well put and allowed me to picture the surroundings and also feel some of the emotions the characters must have felt in all of their adventures. This to me marks the sign of an accomplished author…if I can be made to be IN the story.
The best part of this entire plot is that it is based in reality, as the author tells you at the end of her work. That makes reading the trials, tribulations and heart break even more evocative!
I do have one area of discontent regarding the read as a whole and that is the editing. Throughout the book there were sentences with complete words missing which reduced the fluidity of the dialogue but in the end I still loved it. If editing does not bother you too incredibly read it! Also! It is part of a series so you can revisit the lovely characters again!
Find out more here:
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13631061-far-horizons
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1269244.Kate_Hewitt
- http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/far-horizons-katharine-swartz/1007246816?ean=9780709082583
- http://www.amazon.com/Far-Horizons-Emigrants-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B007Z3QVGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1434663905&sr=8-1&keywords=far+horizons&pebp=1434664199727&perid=01CXQ5X2EEPFQRXJZ03T
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