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Summary: Very powerful read
Review: In 1891, Matthew Hawthorne fled Boston to hide in Africa. Back in his hometown lies his deceased spouse, his frightened daughter, and a terrible scandal. Here in Africa, Matthew has only his battered soul and healing body to deal with until the train wreck. Matthew saves the life of fellow passenger Finnea Winslet, which is his first step back to humanity.Several months later, following the death of her father Finnea arrives in Boston where her mother lives. Leticia is not a very maternal woman but she is a major player and mover in the upper crust of society. Though she has spent her entire life in Africa and barely remembers anything about her mother who fled that continent years ago, Finnea desperately wants to belong to her mother's social class. She struggles to adjust to the new demands on her, finally turning to her rescuer Matthew and asks him to tutor her so she can get along in society circles. As Matthew and Finnea become well acquainted with one another, they fall in love, but he vowed never again to become involved in a relationship where his partner would expect a marriage proposal. DOVE'S WAY is an entertaining, poignant historical romance that takes readers on an insider's look at high society in Boston's "Gay Nineties." The story line soars because the 1890s come to life through the well-developed cast especially the "naive" Finnea. The lead couple is a warm duo even as his demon-drenched past threatens to end everything before it really begins. Fans of Americana romances with a touch of late nineteenth century Africa in it and a male lead who is angst laden will fully relish Linda Francis Lee's super tale. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Better and better!
Review: Linda Francis Lee is one of my favorite authors and every one of her books is better than the last. I was completely absorbed into the world of Matthew & Finnea. I kept turning pages faster & faster as I rooted for them to make everything work out. The African influence makes Dove's Way very fun to read and truly special among romance novels. I can't wait for Swan's Grace!
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