Glamorous
Illusions: The Grand Tour Series, by Lisa T. Bergeren
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| David C. Cook |
The setting is the early 1900s, when it was the tradition
for wealthy young adults to take a ‘Grand Tour of Europe’ to broaden their
minds and see other cultures. Cora Diehl
just arrived off the train from her first year at normal school where she is
training to become a teacher. When her
father suffers a stroke, her whole world turns upside down. Cora is determined to keep the farm running
so her parents can pay off loans and she can return to college, but her father’s
health takes a turn for the worse, and Cora's life turns upside down when her
previously unknown birth father, shows up and presents her with a shocking
choice. Cora returns to Butte, Montana
with him to join with her half siblings on a grand tour of Europe. Cora must deal with her worry for her
parents, her anger over their decision to not tell her of her parentage, a new
father, and siblings who are shocked and angry, all while traveling around
Europe.
This is a great read.
I cannot wait for the next installment; I will definitely read them all. The characters are strong with a desire to
turn to the Lord for his strength, and Bergren tells the story through multiple
eyes allowing the reader to develop a relationship with them. Bergeren does a beautiful job of describing
the fashions and the scenery. This is a
great choice for readers who prefer their romances to come with a little extra
including suspense, history, and heart tugging sorrow.
Received Galley from NetGalley.com
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