Litfuse Blog Tour + My Review: Sweeter Than Birdsong by Rosslyn Elliott
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| Sweeter Than Birdsong by Rosslyn Elliott Copyright 2012 Thomas Nelson Publishers ISBN: 9781595547866 |
With last year's debut from author Rosslyn Elliott I immediately fell in love. Her ability to tell a tale with a great setting, complex characters, and vivid; raw emotion was superb. With the continuation of The Saddler's Legacy we meet the next generation of Hanbys and are once again thrust into a world of controversy and divided loyalties right on the cusp of a war that would divide a nation. Hold on to your hat, it's a dramatic story with twists you won't see coming!
Kate Winter's is an exceedingly shy lady with an extraordinary soul and heart for music. Fellow student at Otterbein College, Ben Hanby also has a heart for music and longs to draw beauty Kate out of her shell. On a trip to Cincinnati with friends Kate's life takes an unexpected turn when she learns the secret of the Hanby family and the key to unlocking her voice to reach all.
Fraught with emotion and a dash of adventure Sweeter Than Birdsong, though more traditional in the sense of setting and time period than Fairer Than Morning, is an interesting look into the lives of those who lived under the Fugitive Slave laws. Anyone who has an interest in history and the workings of the Underground Railroad and the tragedies of slavery will enjoy this splendid read. Sweeter Than Birdsong is a great sophomore novel from the pen of Rosslyn Elliott. I can't wait to see where she takes the Hanby family next.
~4 out of 5 stars~
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About the book:
In Westerville, Ohio, 1855, Kate Winter’s dreams are almost within reach. As the first woman to graduate from Otterbein College, she’ll be guaranteed her deepest wish: escape from the dark secret haunting her family. But with her mother determined to marry her off to a wealthy man, Kate must face reality. She has to run. Now. And she has the perfect plan. Join the upcoming musical performance—and use it to mask her flight.
Ben Hanby, Otterbein College’s musical genius, sees Kate Winter as an enigmatic creature, notable for her beauty, yet painfully shy. Then he hears her sing—and the glory of her voice moves him as never before. He determines to cast her in his musical and uncover the mystery that is Kate. Still, he must keep his own secret to himself. Not even this intriguing woman can know that his passionate faith is driving him to aid fugitives on the Underground Railroad.
A terrifying accident brings Kate and Ben together, but threatens to shatter both their secrets and their dreams. Kate can no longer deny the need to find her courage—and her voice—if she is to sing a new song for their future.
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*I received my complimentary copy of the book from the publicist in exchange for posting my honest opinion/review for this tour.*
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Giveaway Details:
In this second in the award-winning Saddler's Legacy series, Rosslyn Elliott has written a stirring novel of hope and faith inspired by real historical people and events. With Ben Hanby, a genius composer, Kate Winter, one of the first female college graduates in America, and John Parker, an ex-slave who risked his life time and again to help fugitive slaves, Sweeter than Birdsong is full of real heroes to inspire us. "I hope readers will find a renewed sense of strength in their own lives," says Elliott, "knowing that change is possible, and our efforts matter. I want them to remember these unique, brave people in history who left us a shining example of what it means to live out one's beliefs with passion and commitment."
So to celebrate the music in all of us, Rosslyn and Thomas Nelson are hosting this "sweet giveaway".
One fortunate winner will receive:
- A Brand new iPod Nano (Winner's choice of color!)
- Fairer than Morning by Rosslyn Elliott
- Sweeter than Birdsong by Rosslyn Elliott
So grab your copy of Sweeter than Birdsong and join Rosslyn and friends on the evening of the 28th for an evening of fun.
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Happy Reading!
Thank you for hosting this sweet giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Remember to enter via one of the links above to make sure you get the chance to win. :-)
DeleteXOXO~ Renee
Renee, thanks so much for your positive and encouraging review! It's a pleasure to see how readers of both books respond to them, and of course, I won't ever forget your enthusiasm for the Pittsburgh setting of Fairer than Morning. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was my pleasure to read and review BOTH books! Thank you so much for stopping by. :-)
DeleteXOXO~ Renee C.