The Whittaker Family Reunion [Paperback]

Shirley A Roe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 25, 2008

In depth historical research makes this novel an education as well as a very entertaining read. With characters so real they feel like family, readers won't be able to put this book down. The Whittaker Family Reunion is the sequel to Of Dreams and Nightmares but stands alone for new readers. As with the first book in the series, this one leaves us wanting more. Emotion filled, heartfelt, with both suspense and romance, Shirley Roe has given fans another five star novel! We were introduced to the Whittaker family in Of Dreams and Nightmares. The Whittaker Family Reunion takes readers back to 1881 and the family is reunited once again. Martha and Jeremy await the arrival of their two sons, Abraham from Mississippi and Ezekiel, from England. The third son Isaac lives near St. Louis and is anxious to see his brothers again. Daughter Anna is spoiled and nothing but trouble. Abraham arrives with a woman, much to the family's surprise. Ezekiel makes a narrow escape in England. Will the reunion be a happy one? Who will leave St. Louis in disgrace? Will Martha get to spend time with her entire family before tragedy strikes? The reunion is shadowed by another man, one seeking revenge; will he get what he wants? Will he kill one or all of them?

Editorial Reviews

Review

In depth historical research makes this novel an education as well as a very entertaining read. With characters so real they feel like family, readers won't be able to put this book down. The Whittaker Family Reunion is the sequel to Of Dreams and Nightmares but stands alone for new readers. As with the first book in the series, this one leaves us wanting more. Emotion filled, heart felt, with both suspense and romance, Shirley Roe has given fans another five star novel! This reviewer hopes another book in the Whittaker saga will follow. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: TheEbookSale Publishing (August 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1906806519
• ISBN-13: 978-1906806514
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,042,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Shirley A Roe is a Canadian author,of six historical fiction novels published in both ebook and print Shirley is the managing editor of Allbooks Review International which she founded in 2000.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 stars..., April 2, 2009

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ThisThatNEverything "thisthatneverything" (Columbus, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Whittaker Family Reunion (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book. This is the 2nd book in this series & I really liked both of the books that I've read so far & I can't wait for what's to come. It was really nice to catch up on the entire family & all of their friends in this book.

Many romantic relationships were formed in this book & it was fun to watch them all bloom. There was a stranger in this book that I kept trying to figure out who he was throughout the entire book. I thought I had it figured out but I was a bit off when it was finally revealed. It was nice to have a bit of a mystery in this book.

The ending of this book left us hanging for the most part & I can't wait for the next book in this series. I've become really engrossed with this family & I would recommend this series to all.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, April 1, 2009

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Leigh Ann Lemire "ilia" (Scottsdale, Az) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Whittaker Family Reunion (Paperback)

If you are a person that didn't like studying history in school, like myself, you will be in for a surprise when you read this book. One would think that a book that was set in the time period of 1881 would be dry and boring however you will find that this is a page turning, highly entertaining and fun book to read in which you learn about the history of the time period.

I couldn't put this book down! I am now a fan of Shirley A. Roe and cannot wait to read more of her works. The characters come alive as does the time period.

The Whittaker family has been through so much already, put the terrible times behind them and are now flourishing. A troublesome, very spoiled girl and a person bent on vengeance wreck havoc for the family. And, then you are left with questions left unanswered and wanting more.

You really do need to read this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An edge-of-your-seat adventure, March 15, 2009

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Randi M. Hull - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Whittaker Family Reunion (Paperback)

"I found The Whittaker Family Reunion to be an intense, yet somehow elegant thrill ride from beginning to end. Author Shirley A. Roe so precisely introduces her characters, that one feels in the very moment; on the ship with Zeke, the farm with Isaac, and longing to be the savior to so many with Abraham. As the plot thickens, you find yourself not only excited about the next page to come, but wanting to be a part of the Whittaker family. This was a fantastic edge-of-your-seat read, and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!"

Randi M. Hull, author