A Promise Engraved

by Liz Tolsma

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Pub Date May 01 2022 | Archive Date Jul 01 2022

Barbour Publishing | Barbour Fiction

Christian | Historical Fiction | Women's Fiction

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Description

Can Promises Made in Times of Struggle Endure 200 Years?

Visit historic American landmarks through the Doors to the Past series. History and today collide in stories full of mystery, intrigue, faith, and romance.

Young, spirited Josie Wilkins life is about to take a turn when faced with political turmoil and secret love in San Antonio of 1836. John Gilbert has won her heart, despite being a Protestant preacher who is forbidden to practice his faith in Texas. If he discovers the secrets of her painful past, he will never have anything to do with her. But then comes the Battle of the Alamo. Will either of them survive an epic battle for liberty to create a legacy of love?

Nearly 200 years later, Kayleigh Hewland takes breaks from her demanding job as a refugee coordinator working with Mexican migrants to attend flea markets where she has found a uniquely engraved ring that helps her discover who killed her parents. Enlisting the help of appraiser Brandon Mullins, they piece together a love story long forgotten. But will dangers linked to the ring end her own hopes for leaving a legacy built on hope, faith, and love?

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Behind Love's Wall by Carrie Fancett Pagels
High-Wire Heartbreak by Anna Schmidt
Love's Fortress by Jennifer Uhlarik
A Promise Engraved by Liz Tolsma
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In Spotlight and Shadow by Rachel Scott McDaniel
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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781636092492
PRICE	$12.99 (USD)
PAGES	224

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Melissa G, Reviewer

First book that I have read by Liz Tolsma. I definitely enjoyed it. Loved the dual time element. The past was more interesting than the present but I did enjoy both stories and how they were connected. The past takes place when the battle of the alamo happened. I liked this part because I have been to The Alamo twice so I knew what the places being referenced looked like. This could be a difficult read for some with there being a lot of intense and tragic moments. It was hard to read sometimes but was so well written I pressed on wanting to see what happened next. Overall a great story. Very clean. There are some references to rape but not really much said in detail. This is not a light-hearted read so please know that in advance but it is a very good story.

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Cheyenne H, Reviewer

I really enjoyed this book by Liz Tolsma. She did a good job dropping her characters into a very troublesome time and make you feel like you were really there in the midst. I knew what was coming in history - it kept my attention and kept me wanting to read what happens to these dear characters in it. I liked the time slip element and she handled that really well. I recommend this book highly.

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Kate A, Librarian

Liz Tolsma truly brings the 1836 Alamo to life in A Promise Engraved. I love historical fiction that makes you feel like you are there living it. It makes me want to learn more about this time in our history - good thing I have a friend who lives near San Antonio that I plan to visit in the near future!

Liz took a hard story line with Josie and brought it to a beautiful ending. While I enjoyed Kayleigh's contemporary story and the mystery of the ring, I really fell in love with Josie and John.

If you like dual-time lined stories, I think you'll really enjoy this. I spent a very gratifying afternoon reading it. This was my first book by Liz Tolsma but will not be my last!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Published 1 May 2022.