About the Book:
Collect a series of six historical romances.
When life seems weighed down by challenges, there are always pillars of
enduring hope and love to be discovered.
Lealie Bevard, a
determined Tuskegee Institute student, attends the Shiloh Baptist Church
convention in Birmingham on September 19, 1902, to request a
scholarship for continued education at Harvard. But a beautiful
gathering turns tragic when a stampede breaks out and Lealie is injured.
While convalescing at the home of fellow Tuskegee student Milton
Rafferty, Lealie’s concerns for her future are set aside to help Milton
uncover a mystery revolving around missing church funds and a possible
murder. Perhaps a pause in Lealie’s well-laid plans can be used for good
and lead to love.
My Review:
First of all, if there is a historical fiction book or story sign me up!. Love history and this one ranks up there with the top choices. I am not sure I was ever aware of the stampede that took place and I don't feel much has been said or written about it. I have lived in Alabama my whole life and the only story about any churches here is the story about the bombing in 1963 so this story was very interesting to me.
Lealie is a very determined young lady that has set her sights high but they aren't unreachable in her eyes. Maybe in the community and those around her but not in her own. She attends a gathering where Booker T Washington will be a speaker to reach out to the community for help, in getting a scholarship to Harvard in order to continue her education.
While there Lealie is caught in the middle of a disaster that no one saw coming. A stampede ensues and several people are hurt and some killed. All from a misunderstanding on words. While very sad Lealie and new friend Milton discover there is a huge mystery to uncover that will require the two of them to put their heads together to find resolution.
A really good read for a crisp afternoon!
**Disclosure**This book was sent to me free of charge for my honest review from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
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