The prologue to this novel by Colleen Coble draws you into a story that is shrouded by mystery from the very beginning. A young toddler girl is shipwrecked on an Isthmus with a lighthouse perched on top. Addie, as she is now called, is raised by the lightkeeper and his wife when one day a stranger shows up and says she is actually named Julia Eaton and is the long lost daughter of a wealthy man. Addie goes with the man, who says he's her Uncle Walter, and will become a governess to her father's grandson who has Epilepsy.
Addie is nervous as she starts her new job in the Eaton mansion. She learns to love 5 year old Edward right away and begins to develop feelings toward John, who is Edward's father. Suddenly dangerous attacks on people living in the mansion occur. First her Uncle Walter, then Addie are attacked by an assailant on the same day. Then a kidnapping attempt occurs on Edward. What are the reasons behind the attacks? Does someone evil know about Addie' s true identity as Julia Eaton? Uncle Walter says Addie must trust no one, but Addie finally confides in John who she realizes she has been falling in love with.
There is much mystery, intrigue, and action that keep you in suspense to the resolution of the story. Addie is stretched personally and her faith grows as she realizes God is the only thing that matters in the world. She had craved a real history and heritage, but discovers all might not be as it seems and she needs to make a choice between trusting God or giving into her new family's trust in worldly wealth. This novel was a pleasure to read and I had a hard time putting it down to get some sleep. I will read it again. I have also read many books by Colleen Coble and would highly recommend that any reader out there do the same.
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