Cloth of Heaven (Song of Erin #1) [Paperback]

B. J. Hoff (Author)

Book Description

Series: Song of Erin | Publication Date: September 1, 1999

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B. J. Hoff brings us an inspiring Irish-American saga of pain and triumph in the 1800s. Terese Sheridan, desperate to escape the poverty and tragedy of Ireland, traps herself and the man she loves in a web of deception that will have consequences for generations to come. Jack Kane, a rogue newspaperman, builds an empire from his youthful dreams and the kind of Value priced!

reckless courage that makes him a legend in nineteenth-century New York City. Hoff's magnificent epic brings to life one of the most colorful, dramatic eras in American history and weaves a story of love and faith that spans an entire ocean.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Hoff (Vow of Silence, Tyndale, 1997) introduces a plethora of intriguing characters in this new series focusing on the lives of the Irish and Irish Americans in the early 1800s. Alone and poor in Ireland, Terese Sheridan hopes to join her brother Cavan in America. Unfortunately, he isn't doing so well either in a prejudiced America that keeps Irish immigrants from obtaining decent jobs. His prospects begin to look up, however, when another Irish immigrant, Jack Kane, hires Cavan. Meanwhile, Jack sends his wastrel brother Brady to Ireland to report on conditions there. Brady meets Terese and, not knowing her relationship to Cavan, begins to romance her. Back home, Jack falls in love with Samantha Harte, a widow with a troubled past. Unfortunately, none of the plot threads, including the characters' doubts of God's existence, are tied up, leaving the reader feeling a bit cheated. However, this is a solid introduction to a series featuring always popular Irish characters and settings. Purchase based on demand.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842314784
• ISBN-13: 978-0842314787
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #924,036 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

BJ Hoff's writing is known for her historical settings, her unforgettable characters, and her lyrical prose. She is the bestselling author of numerous historical fiction series, including the Riverhaven Years, the Mountain Song Legacy, the Song of Erin saga, the American Anthem series, and An Emerald Ballad series.

Her five-volume Emerald Ballad series was the first major work of fiction to bring the Irish immigration experience to the CBA marketplace-and the work that first brought BJ an international reading audience.

Her readers know they can expect to meet some memorable people in her novels and also know that many of those people will be immigrants-Irish immigrants particularly but not exclusively.

BJ admits to a passion for "building worlds." Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements, secluded mansions, or coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life.

She's intent on making her historical novels relevant to the present by developing characters and settings that, while staying true to the history and culture of their times, reflect many of the spiritual trials and social problems faced by contemporary readers. Her novels are meant to be "stories that build a bridge from the past to the present."

Her literary awards include the Christianity Today's Critics Choice Book Award for fiction; a Gold Medallion Award finalist; and a number of Excellence in Media Silver Angel awards. Her books have been translated into many foreign languages, and she frequently hears from her international readers in countries such as Ireland, England, Norway, and Germany.

A former church music director and music teacher, BJ is a member of the Authors Guild, the Irish American Cultural Institute, and the Appalachian Writers Association.

She writes from her home in a small town in east central Ohio. She and her husband share a love of music, books, and time spent with their family: two married daughters, three lively young grandsons, a loopy Golden Retriever, and a cunning, incorrigible but lovable cat.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super reading, January 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cloth of Heaven (Song of Erin #1) (Paperback)

B. J. Hoff is an excellent writer. This is the best inspriational and fiction book I have read in a while. When can I read book two?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another treasure by a gifted writer, January 4, 2003

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This review is from: Cloth of Heaven (Song of Erin #1) (Paperback)

There is no book by B.J.Hoff that I wouldn't recommend. But if you buy this book, you need to buy the Ashes and Lace sequel. It's a marvelous spellbinder, which has made the rounds of my family and back again. I also recommend the Emerald Ballad series which I never let too far from home. They are well worth the price whatever you pay.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent character development, June 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Cloth of Heaven (Song of Erin #1) (Paperback)

I don't know what to say, it is great