A surprise inheritance. A cache of family secrets. A choice that will change her life forever.
Lillian Doyle has lived her entire high-society life with her widowed mother, believing her father died long ago. But when news arrives that her estranged father only recently passed away–in jail–Lillian is startled to find that the man has left a business and all of his possessions to her, making her a rather unusual heiress.
When she goes to take possession of her father’s house in a backwoods Georgia town, the dilapidated structure is already occupied by another woman who claims it was promised to her son, Jonah. In her attempts to untangle the mess, Lillian will discover not only a family she never knew she had but a family business that is more than meets the eye–and has put a target on her back.
To discover the truth and take hold of the independence she’s always dreamed of, she’ll have to make friends with adversaries and strangers–especially Jonah, the dusty and unrefined cowboy who has secret aspirations of his own.
Oh, what a tale! I really had to chuckle many times as I read this 331-page novel. Lillian is living a proper life in Atlanta in 1912 when everything she knows about life changes when she discovers that her father has recently died, not years ago, and has left everything to her. When she goes to Dawsonville, a small remote town to settle her father’s estate, she discovers a lot more than she ever bargained for! Leaving an emotionally distant mother in Atlanta, Lillian finds loving friends who live for God and not society. She also meets a sweet young man, whose sisters were polar opposites and just made me chuckle.
Not only did this novel have a sweet romance, it also had a wonderful element of faith and a mystery to solve, complete with some despicable characters. I really enjoyed this historical Christian romance and recommend it. I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I am freely writing a review – all thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Author: Stephenia H. McGee is a multi-published author of stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. She lives in Mississippi, where she is a mom of two rambunctious boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Her novel The Cedar Key was a 2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Readers’ Choice award winner. A member of the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), she loves all things books and history. Stephenia also loves connecting with readers and can often be found having fun with her Faithful Readers Team on Facebook. For more on books and upcoming events and to connect with Stephenia, visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com.
The Swindler’s Daughter was published on May 2, 2023 by Revell.
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