On a bitter December day in 1784, Silas Ballantyne arrives at the door of
blacksmith Liege Lee in York County, Pennsylvania. Silas is determined to finish
his apprenticeship quickly and move west. But because he is a fast worker and a
superb craftsman, Liege endeavors to keep him in York by appealing to an old
tradition: the apprentice shall marry one of his master's beautiful
daughters.
Eden is as gentle and fresh as Elspeth is high-spirited and cunning. But are they truly who they appear to be? In a house laced with secrets, each sister seeks to secure her future. Which one will claim Silas's heart--and will he agree to Liege's arrangement?
In this sweeping family saga, one man's choices in love and work, in friends and enemies, set the stage for generations to come. This is the Ballantyne Legacy.
This is the first book in the Ballantyne Legacy and what a great book to start the series. This story reminded me a bit of Cinderella but instead of two wicked step-sisters there was a wicked father and sister. Silas is a great lead character as is Eden. I have to say I fell in love with the name Eden; will have to drop hints at dd that if she ever has a daughter she should call her Eden!!!
Anyhow, the way the book finished left you wanting more, and there was a sneak peek of the next book in the series and have to say I was caught up in the story within the first few pages. The down side, it will not be released until Fall of 2013.
Stars out of 5 : 5 just loved everything about this book. Can't wait to read the next one in the series. You should read this book, it's well worth your time.
Eden is as gentle and fresh as Elspeth is high-spirited and cunning. But are they truly who they appear to be? In a house laced with secrets, each sister seeks to secure her future. Which one will claim Silas's heart--and will he agree to Liege's arrangement?
In this sweeping family saga, one man's choices in love and work, in friends and enemies, set the stage for generations to come. This is the Ballantyne Legacy.
This is the first book in the Ballantyne Legacy and what a great book to start the series. This story reminded me a bit of Cinderella but instead of two wicked step-sisters there was a wicked father and sister. Silas is a great lead character as is Eden. I have to say I fell in love with the name Eden; will have to drop hints at dd that if she ever has a daughter she should call her Eden!!!
Anyhow, the way the book finished left you wanting more, and there was a sneak peek of the next book in the series and have to say I was caught up in the story within the first few pages. The down side, it will not be released until Fall of 2013.
Stars out of 5 : 5 just loved everything about this book. Can't wait to read the next one in the series. You should read this book, it's well worth your time.
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I'm partway through ths one & love it too!! I hate putting it down!
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