This was such a fantastic book in the Doors to the Past series.

This was a novel written in time slip. In the past, there is the story of a young maid who meets an upper class young man named Oliver. They share a love for books that draws them close together.

In the present day is the great grand-daughter of Sadie, Clara, who is the owner of Blackwell Bookshop.

The things I loved:
-the characters love for books and how they came escape their current circumstances.
-I loved how the characters were woven together so seamlessly.
-the ability of the characters to persevere when their circumstances were extremely difficult.
-my favorite Bible verse was highlighted Isaiah 43:1-3

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Pepper Basham's Hope Between the Pages is the most exquisite time slip novel I've ever read. Her characters are rich and lively and pop right off the page and into your heart ( I can't decide if I love Oliver or Max more!)

The scenery is lush and floods your every sense, whether it's the fragrance of an English garden or a delicious chocolate delight. And a book about books? Sign me up!

I've read many of her books, but this one is my favorite--until the next one comes my way, I'm sure (actually, this will always be my favorite--just didn't want the other Basham books to feel neglected😀).

So if you catch me staring off into the distance with a dreamy gaze and a tear or two falling... just blame it on a Basham book!

One of the most romantic books of 2021!
The mystery surrounding Blackwells Bookshop & the Biltmore Estate will have readers enchanted from the first chapter. The romance was swoon-worthy and stirred my heart in a big way. There are so many beautiful characters and places described in this story, I feel I have traveled to places yet unknown and came home a wiser, happier person. Lovers of literature will love all of the bookish quotes and references that helped bring this story to life. This one will be one of my top five books of the year! Unforgettable!

It’s so lovely to find an author you’ve not read before but whose writing you now adore. That’s the case with Pepper Basham and her newest hf novel, HOPE BETWEEN THE PAGES. The dual timeline tale works well, skipping between the story of Sadie at the Biltmore Estate in 1915, to Asheville in the present with Clara’s quest to find the deed to Blackwell Bookshop. Romance, a mystery surrounding a 100-year-old love letter, and splendid descriptions of the Vanderbilt’s estate and England’s Peak District keep you rapt. Highly recommended!

5 of 5 Stars
Pub Date 01 Apr 2021
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Being a reader and having visited libraries since a young girl, this book struck a definite cord with me. Loved the time-slip which was seamlessly done. The characters were well described and you start to enjoy them so much. It was wonderful to see the long ago romance. The scenery lives in your own mind as you read their descriptions. You are there and you see it and feel it.
I loved Sadie who works in the library of the Biltmore estate but is not to be seen. The romance is perfect and sweet. There is so much to enjoy about this book! So happy that I read this exquisite book. There is even a little mystery to follow and it's just good!

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This book pulled me right in from the very first chapter, and I had a hard time putting it down. The split time story is very well handled. I loved the characters (well, except for the “villians”), and was sad to have the book end. The setting of the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC, makes for a wonderful backdrop to the story, and you can look up pictures of it online. If you have a chance to read Basham’s novella, Between Stairs and Stardust, it is also set at the Biltmore Mansion, and has connections with this book through a book of fairy tales called Finding Ever After.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it, especially to those who love books and fairy tales and “real” romance.

This book is part of a series called “Doors to the Past” - visiting historic American landmarks through stories full of mystery, intrigue, faith, and romance.

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HOPE BETWEEN THE PAGES by PEPPER BASHAM is a beautifully written split time novel which moves effortlessly between Clara Blackwell and her great great grandmother Sadie, and also between Biltmore, Asheville in North Carolina, and Fenwick in Cumbria in the English Lake District. Through it all there is the love of books and reading together with a strong Christian message. The characters are unforgettable, and although there is no doubt that Clara and Sadie are the heroines, I love the author's portrayal of Oliver Camden, Max Weston and Robbie. These men, in my opinion, are real men!
The story starts in 1915 with Sadie Blackwell, a servant working for Mrs Vanderbilt at Biltmore House. She is in charge of the library and chooses books for the various visitors to enjoy during their stay. This is where she meets Oliver, who seems to be a real kindred spirit, although he is way above her, being part of the upper class.
Clara and her mother own Blasckwell's book shop in Biltmore. The shop was started by granny Sadie. In order to keep the shop, Clara goes to England to try and find missing paperwork that will prove that it did indeed belong to Sadie. Here Clara starts on a real life adventure that has all the elements of exciting fiction.
This is all I am going to tell you as I do not want to spoil things for you.
This novel is a real keeper and one I will read more than once. I highly recommend it as a most enjoyable read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Pepper Basham does it again! I was enchanted almost from the first page.
This book, which happens to be her first dual time novel, I believe, is a bit different than her other writings, but it is oh-so-delightful!
Which time period did I like best? Now that is a hard choice!
Sadie Blackwell of the historical one, well she was such a charmer. A servant in the Biltmore Estate, and she worked in the fabulous library. Her job was to stay invisible when guests came around, and to make sure they had the reading materials they were wanting.
And then there's Clara of the current day. A storekeeper in the Blackwell Bookshop. When their bookshop is threatened, Clara is determined to track down the actual history of their bookstore and save it.
These pages sweep you back and forth, into the past, and then back to the present. I loved reading about the Biltmore Estate, and almost feel like I've visited it now....(although I would still like to see it in person). This book also takes you to England, and that was quite the experience.
Both of these heroines, these time periods, have their own bit of romance. Sigh. Both were a bit unexpected, and yet, not so much. But they were just perfect. Pepper Basham has such a way of writing romances. Sweet, swoony, and yet, not overly much, just the right blend.
This book also has a mystery. One that Clara must figure out. And soon…it seems that the future of Blackwell’s Bookshop rather depends on all of this. What exactly happened to Sadie Blackwell? What was her connection to the bookshop? And of course, the ever important matter –where is the deed to the store?
I loved reading as they followed clues and made discoveries. Both of these ladies learned so much, and grew as the story progressed.
For lovers of historical fiction, I would say this is a must read.

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What an inspiring book for everyone. As I face uncertainty and challenge in my life I have been inspired to hope again as I read of the things Sadie overcame. It reminded me that God has a special place and purpose for my life and that I need to find that and walk in it.