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Once, Charlotte Lamb was a well-respected vicar’s daughter. Once, her father considered Daniel Taylor—a mere doctor—an unsuitable suitor for her. But now everything has changed. Charlotte finds herself with child and sent to a lying-in hospital in London, where none other than Dr. Taylor is to be her physician. The shame is nearly unbearable—but not nearly as unbearable as the knowledge that she will be forever scorned by polite society because of the babe she bears. Daniel Taylor had once thought Miss Charlotte Lamb the perfect young woman. But now he has a beautiful French wife and a bevy of secrets—and still, even seeing the situation Charlotte has gotten herself into, he can’t help but think that she is one of the most admirable women he has ever met. He is determined to help her in whatever way he can. . . even if it means helping the scoundrel who compromised her in the process. Lady of Milkweed Manor captured me from the first page and still hasn’t let go. Always intrigued by little-known parts of history, the mysterious and shame-filled world of lying-in hospitals, foundling wards, and wet nurses hooked me from the start. Nineteenth century England is known for its morals—but since humanity was as flawed then as it is now, there were obviously those who broke those social norms. The way they were swept under the carpet and scorned is a historical fact and makes for a heart-wrenching, compelling story. Julie Klassen pens a look deep into sacrificial love and complicated lives, bringing to life the heartache and hope of one young girl who had made one huge mistake. The faith message is understated but ever present, much like it is in writings from the era in which this novel is set. Lady of Milkweed Manor is not to be missed by historical fiction lovers and will be of special interest to women interested in the history of pregnancy and nursing through history. There are wonderful quotations at the beginning of each chapter that bring to light many of the beliefs of the day on these topics, from the profound to what we would now call the simply ludicrous. This is one novel you’re not going to want to put down until you’ve read the last involving page. Publisher: Bethany House Buy it now from our affiliate Bookstore CrossPurposesBooks.com
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