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Winter
is Past
by Ruth
Axtell Morren
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Against the backdrop of the
glittering ballrooms, gritty factories and quiet parlors of
Regency England comes a man's remarkable journey of love and
faith. A rising star in Parliament, widower Simon Aguilar
needs a reliable woman to care for his gravely ill daughter,
Rebecca. He finds an exemplary nurse - and much more- in the
indomitable Althea Breton. Raised amid privilege, Althea renounced
wealth and social position to serve God, and is reluctant
to work for a man who became a Christian only to further his
political career. But realizing that all things are possible
with God's love, she accepts the position in the Aguilar household.
Despite Simon's skepticism, Althea comforts Rebecca by teaching
her about her God and salvation. Meanwhile, an attraction
grows between the darkly handsome Member of Parliament and
the understated beauty whose integrity and competence win
over his entire household. Althea admires Simon's devotion
as a father, his sense of justice as a politician and his
tenderness as a man, but his antipathy toward her faith divides
them. When Simon's world suddenly falls apart, can Althea
convince him to open his heart to God's love - and her own?
(c) back cover, Winter is Past, Ruth
Axtell Morren, 2003
This was a really great debut
novel by this new author! I was very impressed. It falls into
the category of Victorian Romance along with the likes of
the Bronte sisters! Steeple Hill Publishers have outdone themselves
with the attractive cover of this novel which makes the potential
reader pick it up with interest and gaze upon it while reading
it. It is decidedly romantic and compelling. Although it is
filled with sadness in parts, the story of hope of an afterlife
in Heaven with Jesus is like the rainbow after the storm for
Simon Aguilar. It is really a very lovely novel. I recommend
it to all Christian fiction readers as it will appeal to a
large audience, and most definitely those who have a love
for Victorian novels.
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