Wednesday's Child (A Day to Remember Series #3) [Paperback]

Linda Chaikin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2000

For Gemma Alcott, daughter of business tycoon Burgess T. Alcott, III, the summer of 1929 is a season for picnics, sailing parties, and romance. But life becomes difficult when the Alcott wealth is lost in the Wall Street crash known as Black Tuesday. Gemma and her younger sister, Melody, are suddenly destitute. In their time of need, Kace Morgan, a distant relative appears and Gemma realizes she still has choices. But can she handle the loss of all she has known and a new life that is far from the sheltering wealth she has grown up with?

Wednesday’s child might have woe, but life is never so dark that God cannot deliver His own into paths of light. Book 3 in the series.

Product Details

• Paperback: 444 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (November 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736900691
• ISBN-13: 978-0736900690
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Linda Lee Chaikin has written over thirty books including the bestselling Daughter of Silk., its sequel Written on Silk, and The Midwife of St. Petersburg. Linda, an award winning author, is a graduate of Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, Oregon. She and her husband live in Northern California.

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wednesday's Child, November 20, 2000

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woodthrush1 "woodthrush1" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wednesday's Child (A Day to Remember Series #3) (Paperback)

Of the three self-contained books in the "Day to Remember" series thus far, this one is my favorite. The heroine is well developed and her character evolution through the Depression era is done with sensitivity, humor, and pathos. Some of the more minor characters tend to be two-dimensional, but I don't know how that problem could be avoided since this is a single self-contained story and there are no sequels to flesh out the minors.

I especially like how Linda Chaikin brings out the wonderful mystery of femininity and masculinity in her hero and heroine and plays those opposites against each other. If one likes murder-mysteries, this plot has that element as well.

If you are anything of a history buff, you will like how little tidbits from the Depression era are woven in and out of the fast-moving tale as well. The dialogue between the hero and heroine is engrossing: one-upmanship, flirting, & tension keep the reader riveted. No profanity & no bodice-ripping scenes help keep the storyline on a higher plane as well. When I'm finished reading Chaikin's stories, I find myself wanting to emulate her hero/heroine's higher principles in my own life.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely worth the read!, February 8, 2001

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Karen (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wednesday's Child (A Day to Remember Series #3) (Paperback)

In my opinion, "Wednesday's Child" is the best book in the series. Unlike the first two, which are set in Europe during WWII, this book takes place in America at the time of the Great Depression. Sharlotte, who is a Wednesday's Child, is introduced to the reader as a spoiled, flirting nineteen year old who is aware of her beauty, stable financial situation and social level, and her likely upcoming engagement to a wealthy, promising man. If you're hoping for some quick action, you won't be disappointed. A murder, a dashing rival from Sharlotte's past, and the stock market crash set the pace for an exciting book. Linda Chaikin also does a wonderful job bringing all the characters to life for the reader, as well as coming through with the Christian context expected. I found the characters easy to understand and relate to. The plot was very well developed, with an abundance of excitement and adventure. I was intrigued for the duration of the book!

Like another reviewer, I agree that "Gone with the Wind" and "the wild west" scenarios are reflected in "Wednesday's Child". This book is sure to delight many readers; thrilling and mysterious, romantic, historic- these all make an awesome book. It's definitely worth the 400+ page read!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wow......, November 27, 2000

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melinda easterly - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wednesday's Child (A Day to Remember Series #3) (Paperback)

I just finished this book about 5 minutes ago, and I can't begin to tell you how amazingly good it is! There were three settings and moods that reminded me of this book. One: "a dark and stormy night" type scene. Two: the taming of the "wild, wild west." And finally three: "Gone With the Wind." Linda Chaikin takes you on an emotional roller coaster- one minute you're thinking what a brat the character is and the next you're praying for her. If you have any interest in mystery, romance, adventure, or inspiring words about God, this book will blow you away with it's awesome plot, words, emotions, and journey! This is my favorite book out of the series so far. I eagerly wait for Thursday's Child!