Eliza's Hope
Vicki GaiaHistorical romance
Available from Enspiren Press
ISBN: 978-0-9784096-3-0
August 2007
| Eliza had been raised in a foundling home and became part of the orphan train where she was accepted into the home of Jeb Willard Harris; when William Bennett found her at the creek with blood smeared over her clothes, he took her home with him and, from that day, she became a “cousin” to both William and his sister, Jewel. When William left to make his way in business, he stayed gone for seven years. He came back at the same time that Eliza was accused of improper conduct, lack of virtue, and incompetence. She was fired from her teaching position for which she had studied long and hard because of her past.
William took Eliza and Jewel back to New York with him—hopefully to find Eliza a husband. Living in the big city introduced both ladies to the suffrage movement, and Eliza had finally found her calling. William tried to keep her at arm’s length because of his misfortunate former love; she excelled in the city, which just made it harder for him to ignore his personal feelings. Eliza had always loved William, but because of her past, she knew she was not good enough for him. Ms. Vicki Gaia has written a good book with a myriad of characters which make this epic, though quite lengthy, also stimulating. This book expounds the live—both past and present—of Eliza Lily. She could not remember the circumstances surrounding her departure from her foster home and, as the book delved into her past, it became more and more evident that even though she was regaining some memory during her dreams, she needed to face the situation. This elongated story, while totally different in context, reminded me of the well-known Civil War classic.. It will truly arrest your attention and, while reading, you might be anxious to complete the story, but you would never find a part you would choose to leave out. I really liked Ms. Gaia’s writing style, and the plot was certainly unique. You will be glad you have read this book; I recommend it highly.
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Reviewer: Brenda Talley |
