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Lady of Bolton Hill, The [Paperback]

Elizabeth Camden
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)

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Book Description

June 1, 2011
Female journalists are rare in 1879, but American-born Clara Endicott has finally made a name for herself with her provocative articles championing London's poor. When the backlash from her work forces a return home to Baltimore, Clara finds herself face-to-face with a childhood sweetheart who is no longer the impoverished factory worker she once knew. In her absence, Daniel Tremain has become a powerful industry giant and Clara finds him as enigmatic as ever. However, Daniel's success is fueled by resentment from past wounds and Clara's deeply-held beliefs about God's grace force Daniel to confront his own motives. When Clara's very life is endangered by one of Daniel's adversaries, they must face a reckoning neither of them ever could have foreseen.

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Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

When Clara Endicott and Daniel Tremain's worlds collide after twelve years apart, the spark that was once between them immediately reignites into a romance neither of them thought possible.

But time has changed them both.

Daniel is an industrial titan with powerful enemies. Clara is an idealistic journalist determined to defend underprivileged workers.

Can they withstand the cost of their convictions while their hearts--and lives--hang in the balance?


"Camden's evangelical Christian historical romance skillfully captures a fascinating period of railroad and other technological innovations, opium smugglers, and muckraking journalists in a dramatic tale of vengeance, ambition, and faith set against a backdrop of both privileged high society and working-class riots." --Booklist

"This very satisfying debut novel, about the power of faith and forgiveness, will surely launch Camden well into the midst of the field of inspirational authors." --Historical Novels Review

About the Author

A research librarian and associate professor, Elizabeth Camden has a master's in history from the University of Virginia and a master's in library science from Indiana University. She has published several articles for academic publications and is the author of four nonfiction history books. Her ongoing fascination with history and love of literature have led her to write inspirational fiction. Elizabeth lives with her husband in Orlando, Florida.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (June 1, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764208942
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764208942
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #234,053 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Elizabeth Camden is a research librarian at a small college in central Florida. She has a master's in history from the University of Virginia and a master's in library science from Indiana University. She has published several articles for academic publications and is the author of four nonfiction history books. Her ongoing fascination with history and love of literature have led her to write inspirational fiction. Elizabeth lives with her husband near Orlando, Florida.

She regularly posts about the joys of the book world at http://elizabethcamden.com/blog

Customer Reviews

I highly recommend this book to those of you that enjoy a good historical novel. A. Wallis  |  37 reviewers made a similar statement
The characters and plot was very good. Candace Betts  |  35 reviewers made a similar statement
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45 of 48 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read! May 27, 2011
Format:Paperback
5 Stars. Period.

Debut author Elizabeth Camden BLEW ME AWAY with this fantastic new historical novel set in the gilded age of America. I was blown away at how Camden seemed to merge Regency with American 1879 history and bring them together in a complimentary fashion that was reminiscent of Julie Klassen meets Deeanne Gist. The setting was fantastic - delving into American railroading history was fascinating and I could tell that Elizabeth Camden wanted to be historically accurate while providing a captivating story.

The author did several things I found intriguing - and while I'm not big on a bullet points, I'm thinking it might be the best way to go here:

The hero and heroine were in love at page 1. I wouldn't expect this to work in most novels. But she pulls it off with dramatic tension, insurmountable odds, and family strife that makes you long for Daniel and Clara to come together and finally be FREE to express the emotion and devotion they both feel so strongly.

It pulls the heart strings of anyone who had a high-school sweetheart. Don't most of us have that one person you look back on with nostalgic fondness. The one person who first captured your heart - if only for a brief moment - and left no bad memories in their wake? I loved this sweetness that surrounded Daniel and Clara.

Mystery surrounds one of the characters. In an odd twist, Camden introduces a character who almost seems like their living in another book but the chapters in which they're highlighted are so engaging you don't care that they appeared out of no where. You TRUST the author implicitly becuase you want to see how this random, mysterious, somewhat sinister but victimized character will finally cross paths with Daniel and Clara.

Location. I'm not sure how she did it, but Elizabeth Camden has the readers imagination going from London, to Baltimore, to the Southwest, to a musical emporium to a factory. She doesn't stalemate the reader in one location - which is typically the norm, in all actuality - yet we're smack in the 1870's so it's not like our heroine flies to Arizona and back. Camden was a master at weaving culture into a rich tapestry of characters.

I could go on and on. My first clue this would be a great book was the fact it's a historical published by Bethany House. Seriously. You could pick up any historical with their lablel on it and be swept away for hours. My second clue was was the cover - it's magnificent. Amazing. Beautiful. I was literally entranced by it for about 10 minutes as I studied the dress, the fonts, the colors - but I am a cover-junkie. My third clue was Elizabeth's website - check it out - [...] it's fantastic! And my fourth clue was the first page. It sucked me in with ferocity and didn't let me go.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Lady of Bolton Hill May 20, 2011
Format:Paperback
Clara Endicott lives a charmed life in Bolton Hill as the daughter of a doting, prestigious minister. Daniel Tremain, on the other hand, lives in poverty, working in the same steel mill as his father. Despite their differences, the two become the best of friends. Then, tragedy strikes. Daniel's father dies in an accident, and Clara's father ships her to England. Overseas, Clara becomes a respected journalist and a champion of the working class. Meanwhile, Daniel has patented new railroad technology that makes him a very wealthy man. When Clara is forced to leave England, she is reunited with her childhood friend. The early romantic feelings they felt for each other are stronger than ever, but there are many problems the two face. Daniel is a bitter man, blaming a rival businessman for his father's death, and he does not share Clara's faith. Suddenly, Daniel's troubles find Clara and put her very life in danger. There are enough twists and turns to keep you reading until the very end, which is a very satisfying conclusion, indeed.

This book kept me entertained from the very beginning. Clara is not a shrinking violet, and she's not a perfect character, either. She does something in the book that I just couldn't believe, and I completely understood Daniel's anger with her. Daniel is irresistably charming at times--a complete flirt--and shockingly harsh and almost cruel at others. They were unpredictable and very realistic.

This is, first and foremost, a romantic story. Daniel is a great love interest and balance for Clara. He is a revered and even feared man, but with Clara he is very gentle and practically worships her. I found myself rooting for his redemption all along. The action scenes are susepenseful and well-paced. The villainous character, Alexander Bane, is a wonderful addition and comes at just the right time to increase the pacing in the latter half of the book.

The only criticism I can offer is that there were a few loose ends. In particular, we never find out what happens to a cruel professor who deals in the lucrative opium trade. With so many other ends tied up so neatly, I wonder how the author managed to forget about the most villainous of characters in the story.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly moving and entertaining July 1, 2011
Format:Paperback
Elizabeth Camden did a masterful job with this story of love and forgiveness. I was sucked into the story from page one and barely breathed through the rest of the tale. There was so many heartbreaking incidents woven through the lives Daniel, Clara and Alex. Things that made you cringe and wonder if you really could have handled things any differently. But Clara is a true light for God and her selfless love does change lives, even her own. And despite the heartbreak, the book never feels heavy or overwhelming. In fact it's lit with humor and hope and a lot of fantastic suspense. The overall message of love and forgiveness is strong, but it never felt preachy or too heavy handed. Well done.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
I absolutely loved Daniel and Clara! The story kept me glued to every page at the expense of sleep. When I finished, I was so happy that I had her other book, Against the Tide, on... Read more
Published 2 days ago by CDeesBooks
4.0 out of 5 stars An intricate plot that doesn't let go ----
This is a great book about love, forgiveness, and grace with a strong theme on grievances that can take over your life. A fresh enjoyable read that I highly recommend. Read more
Published 8 days ago by WRB
5.0 out of 5 stars Lady of Bolton Hill
A fun read! Set in the 1880's. I recommend it if you enjoy reading that era of love stories, you'll like it!
Published 21 days ago by Nancy Madson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good author, good book
I've been reading books by Elizabeth Camden and this one is as good as the others. A very enjoyable read.
Published 1 month ago by aew
5.0 out of 5 stars Touching
Loved the book, was a touching love story of 2 friends that learned forgiveness over bitterness was what made their love strong
Published 3 months ago by Teresa
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
I really loved this! The romance, drama, and history were all incredible! I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes any of those categories.
Published 3 months ago by NATALIE
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, easy read
This story takes an unexpected turn that made me like it even more by the time I finished it. A quick, easy read that kept me entertained, for sure.
Published 3 months ago by ABC
5.0 out of 5 stars Not my normal reading but excellent
A very easy book to read. The story moves quickly and once you see which way it is going, it takes a big turn. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gary Mohr
5.0 out of 5 stars Lady of Bolton Hill
Oh my gosh - what a wonderful book. And Elizabeth Camden is my new favorite author! Read this book before "Against the Tide" (also by Elizabeth Camden). Read more
Published 4 months ago by Charmyne
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author
Great book and a really good read you will not be disappointed!!!!!!!! Buy all you won't regret it !!!! Love it !!!!
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