Virginia: Precious Burdens/Redeemed Hearts/Ramshackle Rose/The Restoration (Heartsong Novella Collection) [Paperback]

Cathy Marie Hake (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 20, 2005

Go back in time to Virginia's age of tall ships, across the turn of the century, and through the victory of World War I in four romantic novels that combine to form a compelling family saga. John Newcomb shoulders his brother's sins when a woman brings her sister and nephew to his doorstep. How far will his charity extend? Captain Duncan Newcomb is an eligible bachelor at this sister's matchmaking mercy, but the only woman he wants is an immigrant maid. Then precious things are stolen. Will prejudices dictate who is worthy of love and trust? Rose Masterson holds tight to secrets about her past - living eccentrically and generously. When her secret - and heart - are threaten ed by a new man in town, will she flee or call a truce? Russell Diamond hopes to escape his war memories by moving to the house he inherited form his uncle. But when the enemy becomes his neighbor, will bitterness consume what is left of his ravished soul? Where will this family find the grace they need to face the challenges of tomorrow? Can love and faith fill their souls?

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Hake takes readers back in time to Virginia's age of tall ships, across the turn of the century, and through the victory of World War I in four romantic novels.

About the Author

CATHY MARIE HAKE is a Southern California native who loves her work as a nurse and Lamaze teacher. She and her husband have a daughter, a son, and a dog, so life is never dull or quiet. Cathy Marie considers herself a sentimental packrat, collecting antiques and Hummel figurines. She otherwise keeps busy reading, writing, baking, and being a prayer warrior. 'I am easily distracted during prayer, so I devote certain tasks and chores to specific requests or persons so I can keep faithful in my prayer life.'

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (February 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593106025
• ISBN-13: 978-1593106027
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #960,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want to go back in time..., August 13, 2007

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R. Stoddard (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virginia: Precious Burdens/Redeemed Hearts/Ramshackle Rose/The Restoration (Heartsong Novella Collection) (Paperback)

First let me note that this review is for the book "Virginia," NOT "Virginia Brides." When looking into purchasing the latter I decided to read the reviews. To my shock I saw that my review for "Virginia" was posted there. The synopsis' written are for the novellas in Virgina. Now...

I loved, loved, LOVED this book. All the stories were well thought out. They were a perfect combination of drama and lightheartedness.

The first and last stories were more dramatic. The characters in these had their share of struggles. In the first story, a 19 year old is taking care of her younger sister (decieved into a false marriage) and baby and their much younger brother. They are starving when they find the "husband's" brother (who believes someone posed as his brother). The last story takes place during WWI with a decendent of theirs comes back injured from war. He is bitter and angry and seeks solace in their old family home. As he rebuilds it he meets a German neighbor and is forced to deal with his prejudices.

The 2nd and 3rd stories are very quick reads with lots of humor and no dark secrets or pains. They are fun, quick page turneers.

Stories of faith and mercy- beautifully done. I will save this book for another rainy day and read it again!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!, August 5, 2010

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M. Mccrory "Enchanted by historical romance" (Mobile, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virginia: Precious Burdens/Redeemed Hearts/Ramshackle Rose/The Restoration (Heartsong Novella Collection) (Paperback)

This is a book that I read every 2 or 3 months. It seems to have wings to carry me closer to God. The characters in this book - Emily, Bridgett, Duncan, and John, as well as the last two stories are the kind of characters that you immediately can envision. It is as if the characters are alive, and I know this is because of Cathy Hake's God given gift of writing. I do miss her writing these kinds of books. I've read all her books, and I do miss the more dramatic stories, the stories written I think for adult women. This one is 4 stories that I am drawn to over and over again. Texas Brides is another one of her excellent books for adult women.

5.0 out of 5 stars Virginia, March 10, 2008

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Doris Siever - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Virginia: Precious Burdens/Redeemed Hearts/Ramshackle Rose/The Restoration (Heartsong Novella Collection) (Paperback)

The book is good I have not gotten through all of it. I enjoy what I have read so far.