Historical Fiction > England
16th-19th Centuries
Winter is Past
Back of the Book:
A rising star in Parliament, widower Simon Aguilar needs a reliable woman to care for his gravely ill daughter, Rebecca. He finds an exemplary nurse--and much more--in the indomitable Althea Breton.
Raised amid privilege, Althea renounced wealth and social position to serve God, and is reluctant to work for a man who became a Christian only to further his politial career. But relizing that all things are possible with God's love, she accepts the position in the Aguilar household.
Despite Simon's skepticism, Althea comforts Rebecca by teaching her about God and salvation. Meanwhile, an attraction grows between the darkly handsome Member of Parliament and the undrstated beauty whose integrity and competence win over his entire hosehold. Althea admires Simon's devotion as a father, his sense of justice as a politician and his tenderness as a man, but his antipathy toward her faith divides them. When Simon's world suddenly falls apart, can Althea convnce him to open his heart to God's love--and her own?
My Review:
First of all, what's with the names? There's no way I'm going to pronounce them properly, and they are very cumbersome to have to read mentally all the time. I just kinda slur over them. Bleh.
But I got past that, and the book was wonderful! I count this book as one of my favorites. It's been a long time since I've read the book, unfortunately, but I do remember the wonderful feeling I had at the end. The one thing I realized from it was that praying for other people is very important. After putting the book down I just wanted to pray for everyone. I spent over an hour praying for peole, and willingly! It is a powerful book. It has certainly enhanced my faith life.