Helpful Score: 2
I got a little bogged down with the ineptness of the two ladies as they headed west on a wagon train, however, I enjoyed the happy ending of the story and plan to read the next two books in the series.
This is my 4th book by Susan Page Davis, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I wasn't sure Anne and Elise realized just had rough it would be as they begin the trek across the prairie to Oregon with a wagon train. Having not fared so well crossing the ocean, it takes Anne a while to get her stamina back. English ladies were ill prepared for months of roughing it on the trail. But they cope well without too many mishaps.
I love reading stories about wagon trains and the settling of our country. Looking forward to the next books in this series.
I love reading stories about wagon trains and the settling of our country. Looking forward to the next books in this series.
Lady Anne Stone and her maid set out to find her uncle in America after her father's death. When the search takes them on a wagon train totally unprepared for life on the prairies headed to Oregon, they learn new things about themselves and become stronger women. Finding love along the way for Anne's maid may also be part of the adventure.
The main characters were well developed and I especially liked Anne's feisty maid, Elise. The storyline was very good and there were enough twists and turns to keep my attention
The main characters were well developed and I especially liked Anne's feisty maid, Elise. The storyline was very good and there were enough twists and turns to keep my attention
This was an interesting story. It certainly painted a picture of how difficult traveling the Oregon Trail would have been. The author does well with describing the journey. I definitely tasted the dust and felt the heat on my skin. I enjoyed getting to know all the characters. There is also a secondary story going on with Anne and several potential suitors. I enjoyed the whole mystery surrounding David Stone. Although it wasn't a page turner, overall I enjoyed the story. The Lady's Maid is book one in the Prairie Dreams Series. A thank you goes to Barbour for this complimentary copy for my review through Netgalley.
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (October 1, 2011)
ISBN-10: 161626439X
ISBN-13: 978-1616264390
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Barbour Books (October 1, 2011)
ISBN-10: 161626439X
ISBN-13: 978-1616264390
