I've always been fascinated by books published as serials. Maybe, it was reading the Bobbsey Twins books at an early age, one of my all-time favorite series. Although there was a new mystery to be solved in each book, I liked the continuity of characters and setting. I remember learning that Charles Dickens' works were serialized, and "The Pickwick Papers" was the first big success for Dickens. Many books were published in magazines, which permitted a wider readership and made them accessible to people who otherwise might not have been able to afford the book itself. When I got the opportunity to read and write about "A Heart's Disguise," by Colleen Coble -- published in a serial edition of six volumes by my friends at Litfuse Publicity Group -- I eagerly volunteered.
Book two arrived today and not a minute too soon. I'm so glad for the opportunity to learn what's next for the characters I met in the first volume. "A Heart's Disguise" is the first book in the serial, Journey of the Heart, where we follow the saga of Sarah Montgomery. It is set in the days just after the Civil War and though it's a short book, I became captivated by Sarah's story. It's a family story, a romance and an insight into life in America in a unique moment in American history. Sarah has a lost fiancée, a present fiancée and a thoughtful and caring heart. I'm concerned I may tell too much of the story -- a concern especially with this format. As a fan of novels set in historical eras, I enjoyed the details of Sarah's life very much. I tend to be stuck in the Tudor era for my historical reading and was delighted for this opportunity to enter another fascinating time. I will be writing each month about Sarah's Journey of the Heart.
We had the first of what might be spring today and it was a delight with lots of sunshine. I had a dentist appointment this afternoon and tomorrow I have my last lecture on Japanese Art. I have a big treat for Wednesday, and though I'm leaving it as a surprise, there will be pictures.
As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care!
Please note: I received this book in exchange for my review, but the opinions are all mine.
Book two arrived today and not a minute too soon. I'm so glad for the opportunity to learn what's next for the characters I met in the first volume. "A Heart's Disguise" is the first book in the serial, Journey of the Heart, where we follow the saga of Sarah Montgomery. It is set in the days just after the Civil War and though it's a short book, I became captivated by Sarah's story. It's a family story, a romance and an insight into life in America in a unique moment in American history. Sarah has a lost fiancée, a present fiancée and a thoughtful and caring heart. I'm concerned I may tell too much of the story -- a concern especially with this format. As a fan of novels set in historical eras, I enjoyed the details of Sarah's life very much. I tend to be stuck in the Tudor era for my historical reading and was delighted for this opportunity to enter another fascinating time. I will be writing each month about Sarah's Journey of the Heart.
We had the first of what might be spring today and it was a delight with lots of sunshine. I had a dentist appointment this afternoon and tomorrow I have my last lecture on Japanese Art. I have a big treat for Wednesday, and though I'm leaving it as a surprise, there will be pictures.
As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care!
Please note: I received this book in exchange for my review, but the opinions are all mine.
