Major Radcliffe was on the same train as Annabelle, her youngest daughter, and their nanny, Martha Mary. He was in charge of the wayward Sinclair, the man that Annabelle said she was to marry. He knew he wasn’t interested in being tied down to anyone. Something wasn’t right and he intended to stay close to this woman and her family so he could watch for her safety.

Ms. Shirley Kiger Connolly has written an inspirational novel with a different outlook than most. It delved into the lives of several people who were affected by what the father of these girls did. And what was wrong with the way they engaged with others? Connolly gave us unique glimpses into the plot so that we could see more than we realized at the time (or at least, I didn’t realize until later).

The characters were impactful and realistic. Even the less than energetic Annabelle was believable in her dreams of “fairyland.” At times it evoked frustration, other times irritation. This character kept my attention with her decisive mannerisms. The other characters were equally as intriguing. This book was not typically written. Connolly is at her best while revealing the outcome of this book. There were definitely major surprises and even shocks. Everybody was definitely not what I expected.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a slant to the adventurous life. You will definitely not be bored.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Mildly sensual

Reviewer: Brenda Talley
October 12, 2011