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Great Research-Well Written-Well Done!, September 25, 2005
This review is from: Hannah Rose (Ahab's Legacy) (Paperback)
In book two of Ahab's Legacy, we once again meet Hannah Rose, widow of the notorious Captain Ahab. Left with a son to raise alone, Hannah has fled Nantucket and the bittersweet memories of her marriage to Ahab, and to protect her son from the angry people whose lives were destroyed by Ahab's insane rage against a white, rogue whale.
Hiding her true identity from all but a select few, Hannah leaves her refuge at her cousin's home in Indiana to visit dear friends in Boston, after which she and Timothy fulfill her life-long dream to travel - see the world.
But things don't turn out quite the way she planned. While in Boston, Hannah finds herself involved with the mission work conducted by Jeremiah Harris, a former suitor, and his wife Kerenhappuch, both now dear friends and steadfast Christians. The work severely challenges Hannah, who finds it both rewarding and conflicting. She had long since given up on prayer. It had availed her nothing when she trusted God to take care of Ahab. Now, she trusted only herself.
As she reluctantly takes on some work that Kerenhappuch can no longer handle, Hannah comes face to face with a life she never dreamed existed. She does things she never imagined she'd be willing to do, and finds a slow-dawning gratification through her efforts. Then her oldest and dearest friend gets Hannah involved with the Abolitionists and helping escaped slaves from the pre-Civil War South.
Her life becomes even more interesting when she meets two handsome and charming men, though their life-styles and attitudes are diametrically opposed: a dashing, naval captain and slave-owner from Virginia, and the strong, steadfast captain who knows who Hannah really is.
Tensions mount as her son Timothy gets older and shows more and more that he is Ahab's son. How can she protect him from his own inherited nature and the truth about his father? More importantly, will Hannah realize God's plans for her as she sees the deep faith and sacrifice of her friends? Can she learn to trust Him again?
HANNAH ROSE is one of those books that is close to impossible to put down. Rich with the history of nineteenth century Boston, you are skillfully drawn into the era and the lives of the people that lived during that time. This is good reading, great history and excellent writing. Louise Gouge has earned all the praise I can give this book. Highly recommended.
@2005, Peggy Phifer
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Congratulations to Louise Gouge!, February 4, 2005
This review is from: Hannah Rose (Ahab's Legacy) (Paperback)
"Hannah Rose" is an engrossing sequel to "Ahab's Bride". It is replete with the themes of bondage and escape. As she attempts to flee the infamous shadow of late husband Captain Ahab, Hannah discovers that oppression comes in many forms. In the 19th century harbour town of Boston, her eyes open to the grim realities of slavery and prostitution, making her own lot in life appear trivial. Hannah matures into a more compassionate, giving woman and reestablishes her walk with Christ by ministering to the desperate needs of others.
"Hannah Rose" is vibrant and meaty. The characters are real people with all the kindness, humility, vanity and cruelty that portray the best and worst of humanity. This was a book I did not want to put down! I anxiously await the release of "Son of Perdition".
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...thoroughly researched and well-written..., May 19, 2005
This review is from: Hannah Rose (Ahab's Legacy) (Paperback)
In Hannah Rose, author Louise M. Gouge ably continues the story of the infamous Captain Ahab's widow. Still recovering from her loss, Hannah lays plans for a new life. She and her son, Timothy, leave Nantucket for Boston, intending to visit relatives there.
While residing in Boston, she makes the acquaintance of the dashing Captain Duncan Longwood. Although strongly attracted to the man, Hannah is brought face to face with the major moral dilemma of the day - slavery. Even while she is courting Captain Longwood, she is consistently troubled by the fact that he is a slave owner. In addition, Hannah's old friend, Nan Childers, is deeply involved with the Abolitionist movement, which assists Negroes in escaping slavery, and it is not long before Hannah finds herself drawn into the cause.
At the same time, Hannah recognizes that she has feelings for Captain David Lazarus, a man ardently opposed to slavery. Will Hannah be able to come to an understanding of her own feelings on the issue of slavery and, consequently, a man?
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