Monday, March 25, 2019

Pamela Ford’s TO RIDE A WHITE HORSE – Wonderful Story of Love Across a Divide and Ireland’s Woes

Set in Ireland and America, beginning in 1846, this is the story of Kathleen Deacey who leaves Ireland for America hoping to help her starving family and her missing fiancé.
She despises the English for taking Ireland’s wheat and refusing to help them in their hour of need.

On the terrible voyage across the Atlantic, she is saved from the sea by an English whaling captain, Jack Montgomery. Jack is a noble hero who would deliver Kathleen to her destination but finds he is reluctant to let her go. Their interactions and chemistry are well done and engaging. I came to love them both. Kathleen has spunk despite her life’s tragedies.

In Boston, Kathleen realizes Jack is a gentleman of a higher class and her growing love for him can lead to nowhere. Jack, destined for a wealthy bride his grandfather wants for him, only wants Kathleen.

Ford’s story reflects much research into the era, which I really value. She paints a poignant picture of Ireland’s dire condition, America’s valiant response and love that triumphs in the midst of tragedy. Exciting shipboard scenes and a vivid description of 19th century whaling practices add to the excitement of the voyage to America. And the fiancé? Oh, yes, he shows up. You must read this story. It’s historical romance at its finest.

I recommend this to you. It’s a keeper!

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