Joanna Davidson Politano is making a name for herself in the Christian market. This is her third book and she continues to write excellent stories. Finding Lady Enderly is a mix of My Fair Lady, Jane Eyre, and her own unique regency mystery. I enjoyed the book very much and kept wondering the entire time, "What happened to the real Lady Enderly?"

Raina Bretton is barely making a life for herself as a rag woman. She cleans and mends castoff rags and resells them. One day she is offered the chance of a lifetime; leave her rags behind and embrace the silks of a countess so that the real Lady Enderly may enjoy a peaceful respite away from society. Since the love of her life died at sea, Raina accepts the offer and moves to the beautiful Rothburne Abbey.

She quickly realizes that replacing an ailing countess is not that simple. Something more sinister must be at work. Raina resolves to find out what happened to the original Lady Enderly before something tragic happens to herself.

Fans of Christian historical romance will not be disappointed with Joanna Davidson Politano's new book, Finding Lady Enderly. This is a page-turner laced with romance. The story is set in Spitalfields London's East End, in 1871. A poor orphaned waif, Raina Bretton finds the only way she can provide for herself is to sell rags and cast offs. She has recently read in the paper, her childhood friend and rescuer Sully's ship has gone down and all was lost at sea.
Love, redemption, sacrifice and loyalty are all woven throughout this story.
This was a story that kept me guessing until the end, then left me wanting more.
There were so many great lines or quotes in this book. I will give just one.
“With every spin, his movements were more alive, more vigorous, than I'd ever seen in him. It was as if he was a music box and she the key that would wound its spring and made it play. Around the room they flew, so wrapped up in the vision of each other and whatever they must be whispering back and forth.”

I received a complementary copy from Revell Publishers through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

“Here awaits the carriage that will carry you into the grandest adventure of your life.”

Finding Lady Enderly by Joanna Davidson Politano takes readers on a journey back to 1871 in London’s East End where poor Raina Bretton peddles rags as her only way to survive the hardships of her life. When Raina is presented with an extraordinary opportunity to leave London’s East End for a new life filled with luxury and splendor, she finds herself on a train with a mysterious stranger headed to Rothburne Abbey where her life will change forever.

Joanna Davidson Politano creates a captivating historical novel filled with deception, mystery, and intrigue. Raina quickly discovers that her Cinderella fairytale may not have a happily ever after ending. The clues from a mystifying painting, the threats Raina faces, and the secrets that Rothburne Abbey hold all bring readers to the following question: Where is Lady Enderly? The author shares the powerful message of God’s grace and mercy and that “our identity is one of the few things in life that truly belongs to us, whether or not we accept what it is.” Readers will be surprised at the stunning conclusion as Raina tries to uncover the mystery of Lady Enderly before it is too late.

Finding Lady Enderly is recommended for readers of inspirational historical fiction, especially those who enjoy books by authors such as Jody Hedlund, Carrie Turansky, Elizabeth Camden, and Rachel Fordham. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.


Additional Quotes:

“Never be ashamed of who you are, your ladyship, for you have something powerful in you.”

“Never judge a man’s identity by the outside. That can all be changed in an instant. One wrong step around a muddy puddle, and –"