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A review by melodicfate
The Preacher's Promise by Piper Huguley
3.0
3.5 stars.
Well, I bought a book and read it on the same day. Success! I've found another author who writes historical romances about non-white people, and this makes me happy. I liked this story about a teacher and preacher finding their way with one another. Amanda was the teacher, who'd been protected from the harshness of slavery. Still, she wasn't afraid to make her way in the world, in a way she wanted. Virgil, a preacher and the mayor of Milford, took a while to grow on me. He was a bit harsh, but really loved his daughter, March. I soon discovered his harshness was just a facade, as Virgil had already lost his previous wife, due to slavery. I liked that he and Amanda were a good match for each other intellectually, although Amanda was more traditionally educated.
The book involved discussions of slavery, education, and love. There was a bit of marriage of convenience, made more interesting by the fact that Virgil had a daughter. I liked the characters, plot, and some of the twists with Mrs. Milford. I recommend trying this book if you're in search of a historical romance that has Christian characters, and discussions about slavery and life in the Reconstruction era of America.
Well, I bought a book and read it on the same day. Success! I've found another author who writes historical romances about non-white people, and this makes me happy. I liked this story about a teacher and preacher finding their way with one another. Amanda was the teacher, who'd been protected from the harshness of slavery. Still, she wasn't afraid to make her way in the world, in a way she wanted. Virgil, a preacher and the mayor of Milford, took a while to grow on me. He was a bit harsh, but really loved his daughter, March. I soon discovered his harshness was just a facade, as Virgil had already lost his previous wife, due to slavery. I liked that he and Amanda were a good match for each other intellectually, although Amanda was more traditionally educated.
The book involved discussions of slavery, education, and love. There was a bit of marriage of convenience, made more interesting by the fact that Virgil had a daughter. I liked the characters, plot, and some of the twists with Mrs. Milford. I recommend trying this book if you're in search of a historical romance that has Christian characters, and discussions about slavery and life in the Reconstruction era of America.