Gist and this reviewer sincerely hopes that it will not be her last literary effort. ∺ Bride Most Begrudging is the dazzling debut novel of Ms. And, with the way the book ends, I foresee a second book continuing the O’Connor legacy. The “he-loves-me, he-loves-me-not” pendulum swings one too many times, and the romantic description becomes a little too intimate for a Bethany House publication. A flight scene near the end of the book is excellently written with its pace and suspense. Deeanne does a wonderful job describing the fabulous, virginal landscape. And Deeanne Gist creates such characters in her first novel, A Bride Most Begrudging The interplay between Drew and Constance is creative and carries you through the book. And my favorite heroes are those also with a toughened exterior, but the heart of a saint. She’s an anachronism in time for she demands respect and is openly intelligent. My favorite female characters in historical novels are my alter ego: the strong-willed woman willing to speak her mind.
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