Kimberly T. (HeartsongChica) reviewed on 11/15/2011

Claire's POV in A Lasting Impression, that of a forger, was unique. I wish the start of the book, focusing on Claire's work, had been longer. Claire's new job, that of liaison for Adelicia Acklen, basically a glorified maid, wasn't nearly as interesting. The descriptions of Nashville, and the people who lived there after the Civil War, were heartbreaking. The descriptions of Belmont Mansion were spectacular, and I had to google it after finishing the book, to see it for real. Sutton wasn't as strong a character as Claire, but he was still compelling. Reading this book taught me about the government's confiscation of Southern property and ruining of Confederate reputations after the Civil War. May this country never turn on itself ever again. If you enjoy historical Christian fiction based on the Civil War's aftermath, you'll want to add A Lasting Impression to your reading list.

With thanks to Bethany House Publishers for my review copy.

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