Historical Fiction > England
16th-19th Centuries
Wings of the Morning
Back of the Book:
Victoria Simmons, "Smokey" to all who knew her, had been scaling the rigging of her father’s ship from the time she could walk. A woman now, she stands silently on deck as her father’s body is lowered into the Atlantic, asking God for the strength she will need to command the Aramis alone.
Not wanting to remain at sea forever, Smokey dreams of the time when she can trade her life aboard ship for a home and family. When she meets another sea captain, Dallas Knight, owner of the Zephyr, Smokey believes her dream will finally come true. But circumstances beyond their control and the schemes of a cunning pirate threaten to destroy this young couple’s home for the future.
Wings of the Morning carries you on a tender journey of love in which painful events become lasting blessings in the Father’s care.
My Review:
I think this one is my favorite out of the Kensington Chronicles. The aspect of Smokey being able to command the fastest ship on the Atlantic and be the most successful trader of the time, while being a woman is fascinating. In a time where men roamed the high seas and women stayed home, Smokey was really one-of-a-kind. The way she hid the fact that she was a female in all trade negotiations was clever and entertaining.
I found myself laughing at a lot of things in this book. Smokey and Dallas together made an intriguing pair. It was like a breath of fresh air to lighten the mood. I won’t tell you what they are so as not to spoil the surprise.
The end of the book took a different turn than I had expected, but that doesn’t mean it was a bad one. The things Smokey had to endure and get through melted your heart. She proved herself to be strong, and when her strength gave out Dallas was able to assure her that she was safe with him. The story was action-packed and enchanting all at the same time.