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Sentence of Marriage (Promises to Keep) [Kindle Edition]

Shayne Parkinson
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (300 customer reviews)

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Book Description

“I won’t have her forced,” Jack said. “Let her decide for herself.”

Amy knew her father meant it. She could say no if she wanted. But this marriage would make everything all right. They could put all the trouble she had caused behind them. Everyone would be happy again.

Everyone except her.

“Sentence of Marriage” is the first book in the three-volume “Promises to Keep”.

In nineteenth century New Zealand, there are few choices for a farm girl like Amy. Her life seems mapped out for her by the time she is twelve. Amy dreams of an exciting life in the world beyond her narrow boundaries. But it is the two people who come to the farm from outside the valley who change her life forever, and Amy learns the high cost of making the wrong choice.

"One of the best historical novels I’ve had the pleasure to read in years." - WorkingGirl Reviews.

"The story was captivating, the characters real, the dialogue crisp. I admit to having cried and laughed and even having wanted to murder a character and beat another one within an inch of his life — which is simply a testament to how well written these books are." - AmericanEditor.


Product Details

  • File Size: 799 KB
  • Print Length: 364 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1478288892
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B004XWPWPE
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
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273 of 289 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Dark and disappointing... May 17, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
After reading other reviews, I thought I'd give this book a try (free is a good price and I was wanting another book to read on my Kindle). I wish someone would have mentioned how the sadness just keeps going on. For the most part this is well written. The characters are well developed. However, I kept waiting for the good part to start. The young lady in the story had so many tragic things happen, it had to end right - that's what I kept hoping. It didn't. Instead, it left me hanging. I assume it was to lead into the other books in the series, but I won't read them. One depressing book of this length is enough to last me a long time. I understand that time in history was hard to live through, especially for women, but I read for enjoyment. I would have liked it to be lighter, even if not so factual.

Often, I thought the details of minor events went on too long with not contributing to the story line. Maybe shorter would have been better. Then it could have a happy ending without having the feeling of so much despair while reading the whole series.

I would recommend this to others if you enjoy factual, real life type stories, but don't expect a happy ending. I wish I wouldn't have read it. It will be on my mind to long.

FYI: There are sexual events, but not a lot detail.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sentence of Marriage May 16, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very good book for a rainy afternoon...Made me go and buy the 3 books left in this series for my kindle...
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61 of 70 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating series May 17, 2011
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am new to the kindle world and I told myself I would stick to the free books...however, after reading the first book in this 4 book series I immediately purchased the other 3. The story pulls the reader in from the very beginning and I found myself really caring for the characters. Do yourself a favor and try book one, you will be hooked. The other books at $1.99 are well worth the price and you will find yourself drawn into the story.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars So enjoyable
I enjoyed reading this book so much that I immediately ordered the sequel. It is set in New Zealand, I believe, on a farm just before the beginning of the 1900's. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by Cynthia Hoelscher
4.0 out of 5 stars Froggy
The writer of this book brought you right into it, you felt as though you where right there. It's a hard book to put down, I'll read more of this author's work.
Published 20 hours ago by kenneth brooks
1.0 out of 5 stars depressing
This is not a book I would recommend. Although the characters are well defined, the subject matter is dark and depressing.
Published 1 day ago by Vicki Tussing
5.0 out of 5 stars Grips you from the beginning
This was a very easy read from the start. Instantly, I felt connected to the main character, Amy. Toward, the end of the book, I was in tears as Amy was going thru and telling of... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Amber Crowder
4.0 out of 5 stars Sentence of Marriage
I have enjoyed this book and hope to follow Amy,s journey through life in the books to come I am very pleased to have lived into the 21st century
Published 3 days ago by Valerie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series
I absolutely love this book. The detailed stories that intertwine about different members of the Leith family is not only captivating and intriguing but give you the sense that you... Read more
Published 4 days ago by John Eldeen
5.0 out of 5 stars None
Once you get started om these books ypu can't put them down. They certainly contain harship amd saddnedd but are also full of life and happiness.
Published 4 days ago by Colleen Regan
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!
This is a very captivating series of books. In the beginning, you wonder if anything good will ever happen to these characters. Read more
Published 4 days ago by linda lanier
1.0 out of 5 stars Depressing
I just could not read this book. I tried. From the first page on, everything just felt full of glum. I didn't get passed the first chapter. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Longfellow
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Believe me, this has wonderful character development and description of setting, time, and place; felt the emotions and felt in 1800's NZ. Well written. Read more
Published 5 days ago by RUreading
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More About the Author

I write historical novels set in New Zealand, starting in the 1880s. I've recently released my fifth book, this one covering the years from 1912 to 1918. I'm fascinated by social history, particularly that of my own country.

I was born in New Zealand, and apart from two years in England have lived here all my life. I'm married to my childhood sweetheart, who grew up in the farming valley that's the inspiration for my imaginary one.

We have a few acres in the countryside, where we have an orchard and a large vegetable garden, and a small flock of sheep to keep the grass down. We make our own wine, cider, jams, jellies and sauces.

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