This second story in The Acadians trilogy is so thick with Cajun atmosphere you can almost feel the humid heat of Louisiana and the mosquitoes lighting on your skin.
Rose is the youngest daughter of the Gallant family. She is not as beautiful or as obedient as her two older sisters. However, she is passionate and knows her heart's desire, which is Englishman Coleman Thorpe.
The proud Acadian family were uprooted from their home and separated from their much loved husband and father thirteen years ago. And they blame the English for their terrible ordeal. Rose knew her family would never accept her love for Coleman yet longed to follow her heart above all else.
Coleman is at his lowest when a hurricane wipes out his already failing farm. Rose finds him injured, drunk and passed out and her heart goes out to him. She can not leave him in this condition regardless of what her family would think of her assisting him in any way. Besides she knows she most do what is best for her family by accepting the proposal of their new boss even though she yearned to be with Coleman instead. A tender situation all around!
Rose and Coleman will entrance you with their love for each other...a very touching romance fulfilled. This story is why readers enjoy trilogies.....it picks up from the first book yet uniquely it stands alone. As well as introduces the next exciting story to come. A saga of a proud family that is told quite wonderfully!