by Nancy Moser
An American Tapestry series
Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance
Available September 2013
Summerside Press
336 pages
About the Book
When a socialite from the nation’s capital embarks on a journey to the Wild West, her life is changed forever.
A setting populated by hundreds of laborers, outlaws, and Indians is
hardly the place for a wealthy general’s daughter. But Josephine Cain is
determined to visit her father, who supervises the day-to-day work
involved in the grandest ambition of post-Civil War America: the
building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Life with the railroad is far
from the proper life Josephine is used to, and she faces deadly
gunfights, harsh weather, and vigilante uprisings. She is torn between
the West and the East; between her privileged upbringing and the
challenges of a new frontier; between the pull of the suitable beau her
parents approve of and an attraction to a rough but charming Irish
railroad worker. But if Josephine is willing, she just might find a new
life, a unique purpose . . . and true love.
My Thoughts
The Journey of Josephine Cain is a wonderful historical read. The time after the Civil War is so fascinating to me, and Nancy Moser does a great job of bringing this time to life—both the hope and the hardships.
It was interesting to read about real people in the context of a fictitious story. Abraham Lincoln's assassination was part of the story and other historical figures were included as well.
Josephine is a bit of a difficult character in the beginning. She's spoiled rotten and thinks a lot of herself. However, as she softened, I liked her better and better. It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did I really enjoyed it! I would have liked for the two main characters to have a bit more interaction along the way, but again their story was really sweet by the end.
Recommended for fans of historical fiction. [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from Summerside Press through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my fair and honest review.
The Journey of Josephine Cain is a wonderful historical read. The time after the Civil War is so fascinating to me, and Nancy Moser does a great job of bringing this time to life—both the hope and the hardships.
It was interesting to read about real people in the context of a fictitious story. Abraham Lincoln's assassination was part of the story and other historical figures were included as well.
Josephine is a bit of a difficult character in the beginning. She's spoiled rotten and thinks a lot of herself. However, as she softened, I liked her better and better. It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did I really enjoyed it! I would have liked for the two main characters to have a bit more interaction along the way, but again their story was really sweet by the end.
Recommended for fans of historical fiction. [4 stars]
I received a free copy of this book from Summerside Press through Litfuse Publicity in exchange for my fair and honest review.
About the Author
NANCY MOSER is the best-selling author of more than twenty novels.
She is a winner and two-time nominee of the Christy Award, and her
latest novel was named to Booklist’s “Top 10 Romance Novels of 2011.”
Nancy and her husband have three grown children and three grandchildren,
and they live in the Midwest.
Nancy Moser Online
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