Historical Fiction > England
16th-19th Centuries
The Visitor
Back of the Book:
1812-The English Countryside
After a throw from his horse, Alexander Tate is left with bandaged eyes and prayers for healing. Not until the doctor orders rest does he leave London for Collingbourne and what he thinks will be a peaceful and uneventful stay. When his Aunt Harriet asks one of the Steele sisters to read to Tate daily, the intriguing voice of this visitor sparks new light in the heart of the young man.
As Tate’s affection grows stronger, he wonders if this vibrant woman visits only out of kindness or if she could love a man who might never regain his sight. Soon he understands that he is not the only one struggling with blindness, though hers is of a different kind entirely. Will these two young hearts trust God’s healing touch, however it may come?
My Review:
While this book didn’t have as much adventure as Lori’s others books, the story was still enchanting. Not only was it one love story, but two in one! The prospect of losing the sense of sight was explored very well in this book. Tate’s anger and then acceptance was written in a believable manner.
Throughout the book Cassandra was always thinking she was ugly, or just not as pretty as her sisters. She had curly red hair and freckles. I don’t personally think freckles are ugly, but I’m biased in that regard. ;-) Lori showed that love conquers all looks, no matter what they may be. Tate got to know Cassie on the inside when he wasn’t able to see. He saw her for who she was and what kind of person she was. He fell in love with that, and not with what she looked like.
Everyone has certain aspects of their looks that they don’t care for. Lori showed that the person who truly loves us won’t think we’re ugly. They may even think the aspect I hate about myself is cute or charming. We shouldn’t be upset with the way God made us. We are the way we are for a reason. Go read this book!