By Kelly Bridgewater
Gwen Kellerman is an heiress to the infamous Blackstone
family, whose history of scandal nearly destroyed her. She now lives a quiet
life at the idyllic college founded with her family's fortune and hopes to keep
the tragedies of her past safely behind her.
Patrick O'Neill survived a hardscrabble youth to become a
lawyer for the downtrodden Irish immigrants in his community. He's proud of his
work, even though he struggles to afford his ramshackle law office. All that
changes when he accepts a case to challenge the Blackstones' legacy of greed
and corruption by resurrecting a thirty-year-old mystery.
Little does Patrick suspect that the Blackstones will launch
their most sympathetic family member to derail him. Gwen is tasked with getting
Patrick to drop the case, but the old mystery takes a shocking twist neither of
them saw coming. Now, as they navigate a burgeoning attraction, Patrick is the
only one who can save Gwen from new danger on the horizon.
My
Thoughts:
Carved
in Stone by Elizabeth Camden is filled with romance, a
missing child, and tons of wealth. The story gives readers a glimpse into the
creation of U.S. Steel, J.P. Morgan and the Carnegie's at the height of the
Industrial Revolution. I enjoyed seeing them interact. Camden made them come to
life with real heart and issues just like any normal family. Just because they
have money does not mean that the struggles of life do not occur. The romance
was a little awkward for me. I did not mind the heroine and hero falling in
love. It was just a little too fast. She fell in love within moments of meeting
him and the rest is history. It was a nice story. I loved the plot. I couldn't
flip through the pages fast enough. Since this is the first book in a
three-book series, I am excited to see what comes next. Overall, Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden once
again teaches readers a little more about history without a lecture, but a
well-written and delightful story. I can't wait to see what the next book will
cover.
I received a complimentary copy of Carved in Stone by Elizabeth Camden from
Bethany House Publishers, but the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Purchase Carved
in Stone
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