Speaking of Dotty, it annoyed me so much that Susanna had to keep the fact that she was helping an abused runaway indentured servant a secret! I understand that, at that time, it was illegal to aid runaways, but that drives me crazy. I don't want to spoil the ending, but I was really pleased it, especially Dotty's outcome. It makes you feel sort of helpless when the good characters can't prove the wrongdoings of the villains. Seriously.there are constant threats and close calls and at several points in the story, especially toward the end, I was wondering how on earth everything could work out for a happy ending. There is so much suspenseful action in this book. But with this story (much like The Tutor's Daughter, which is probably why they feel similar to me), I could imagine the seaside setting and see every scene as it played out. Sometimes I read HF and even though I know the time period and place it's supposed to be occurring, I don't have a real grasp on what that means and the setting feels kind of generic. And Susanna's beliefs about this were especially interesting, though a bit annoying sometimes. I've never really thought about it before: how dangerous it was to voice opposition to the king during this time. You can just feel the tension and growing discontent among the colonists as the king's demands get worse. This is only the second piece of historical fiction I've read that takes place in colonial times. The pre-Revolutionary War setting was interesting.
But there is so much more than just romance happening in the story.
Sure, this is a romance, and the focus is on the relationship between Susanna and Ben. The book starts with a pretty dramatic courtroom scene that sets the tone for the entire book. Does that make sense? I remember that happening with Unending Devotion. In a note, Hedlund explains how she used John and Abigail Adams as her role models for her characters.Sometimes it takes me a while to feel settled in a story, especially when it comes to historical fiction. vividly captures authentic historical details as she explores the radical changes looming in light of the approaching American Revolution. The romance in Rebellious Heart is sweet and charming.fast paced with tons of action. This fast-paced drama draws the reader in quickly while introducing engaging characters who wrestle with ethical and emotional challenges.
Hedlund offers another beauty for fans of historical romance, unfolding an unlikely relationship in the midst of political and social machinations in pre-Revolutionary War Boston. Hedlund's talent for creating three-dimensional, deeply human and realistically flawed characters is the welcome highlight of this tale set in pre-Revolutionary Massachusetts. Jody Hedlund (is the bestselling author of more than 30 historical novels for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards, including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Awards.
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