Sentence of Marriage (Promises to Keep: Book 1)
By Shayne Parkinson
- Release Date: 2009-03-08
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
“I won’t have her forced,” Jack said. “Let her decide for herself.”
Amy knew her father meant it. She could say no if she wanted. But this marriage would make everything all right. They could put all the trouble she had caused behind them. Everyone would be happy again.
Everyone except her.
“Sentence of Marriage” is the first book in the three-volume “Promises to Keep”.
In nineteenth century New Zealand, there are few choices for a farm girl like Amy. Her life seems mapped out for her by the time she is twelve. Amy dreams of an exciting life in the world beyond her narrow boundaries. But it is the two people who come to the farm from outside the valley who change her life forever, and Amy learns the high cost of making the wrong choice.
"One of the best historical novels I’ve had the pleasure to read in years." - WorkingGirl Reviews.
"The story was captivating, the characters real, the dialogue crisp. I admit to having cried and laughed and even having wanted to murder a character and beat another one within an inch of his life — which is simply a testament to how well written these books are." - AmericanEditor.
Reviews
Excellent
5By TLiviJonesVery good hard-to-put-down book! It say’s a lot about an author’s writing when the reader has to stop to clear the tears and sting before continuing. The character types could teach many on how they are seen and the space for improvement or just being, in the real world. Not to mention the repercussions of one’s own actions. Long time reader of many book types…first written review ever……Loved this book!
5By carys37I absolutely loved this book. I read the entire series in less than a week. Very well written!Sentence of Marriages
2By Elena JetSuch a depressing story and the ending left me very sad.Sentence of Marriage
4By gweneethInteresting story. It’s hard for us in this century to believe how few choices women had back then. It seems like the Dark Ages. Thanks for the reminder of all the freedom women have now and to not take it for granted.A horrible Cinderella story
2By Gramm j.The book was interesting but everything bad just kept getting worse.Sentence of Marriage Book #1
5By DG WhitI loved this book.Sentence of Marriage
5By Fan from AZSet in the 1880’s this book rings of true to life content including many of its hardships.Sentence of marriage
4By shanalayaEngaging, interesting characters brought to life by the author. I felt all the emotions going on in a genuine way.Amy is a saint and deserved better
4By Pond flowerThis book, its characters and story were engaging enough that I checked out the other two books in the series from my local library. Though set in the nineteenth century, this story is relate to today in its subject matter; shame, abuse, and a mother’s love.Heart wrenching book
4By Eitel19I took a while to read this book, it is a sad story but a lot of interesting history. It doesn’t matter what country you live in that is the way it was felt like the girl was at fault. We know it takes two to tango "
