3 Daughters, 3 Personalities, & 3 Ways
What would you do if your father was hanged for murder? This is the beginning of the journey to find out what The Daughters of Jim Farrell are made of.
Author: Sylvia Bambola
Publisher: Heritage Publishing House
Release Date: July 1, 2015
ABOUT THE BOOK
Pennsylvania 1873: When, in the harsh world of Pennsylvania coal country, Jim Farrell is hanged for murder, his wife and three daughters must turn their beautiful home into a boarding house in order to survive. But struggling beneath the shadow of shame becomes too much for eldest daughter, Kate. She resolves to clear her father’s name in spite of her mother’s admonition to “let it go,” and convinces her sisters to help. All too soon their dangerous quest rips the family apart. Will it also cost them the men they love?
MY THOUGHTS
The
Daughters of Jim Farrell is a tale
of bitterness, vengeance and how that can bring forth unhappiness to those you
love. This is about overcoming the bitterness of persecution and the craving to
let vengeance run your emotions. Jim Farrell was hanged for murder in coal
country Pennsylvania. Once a man of some prominence, his execution lead to the
disgraced and shame of his three daughters. It's fascinating how Ms. Bambola
uses three daughters to demonstrate three different personalities and ways of
dealing with the death of their father. Kate, the eldest strive to clear her father's
name and seek vengeance towards those who caused it, in the meanwhile turning
her bitter to those that stood by and watched. Virginia, the middle
daughter is as strong-willed as her older sister and is unsure if her father is innocent.
Charlotte, the youngest just wants to marry her fiancé, into a world of
finery and frills, putting behind the tragedy that struck her family. Even
with the sound advice of their loving mother, Kate is still adamant in finding
the truth, and fiercely coercing her sisters to join in on hiring a Pinkerton
(private investigator) to clear their father.
And in doing so, what will it cost them?
I enjoyed
this novel. It's full of twists and turns, along with some romance, well, more
than some for Kate, Virginia and Charlotte. I was surprised by several plot developments, and I find it entertaining, as well as
enlightening in regards to forgiveness and compassion.
QUOTABLE QUOTES
- "...passion in itself is not a virtue unless it's coupled with self-control" (136)
- "...unforgiveness is just as destructive, just as hurtful, as crime itself. And the one who harbors it, ends by making himself its victim. Until you're able to forgive...you'll never be free to truly love anyone." (201)
Do you not agree? How enlightening just the above quotes are? Ms. Bambola gave readers a wonderful historical novel that not only entertains us with a great plot, but delivered a dose of inspiration along with it. Thank you.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy through Book Crash as part of their book tour for an honest review.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sylvia Bambola is the award winning author of eight novels, including Rebekah's Treasure (2015 CSPA Book of the Year / Christian Historical Fiction) and The Salt Convenants. A resident of Florida, she teaches women's Bible studies and has two grown children.
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