Last year, Joanna Davidson Politano was an author to watch as her debut, Lady Jayne Disappears, was released to the world. Now, readers get to relive that talent in Politano’s sophomore release.
In My Opinion…
With shades of the Bronte sisters, Joanna Davidson Politano’s A Rumored Fortune keeps you guessing. The death of Josiah Harlowe draws people from the woodwork in search of the fortune he left behind. The only problem? No one has ever seen it.
Politano excels at making the reader question the motives behind each character who arrives at Trevelyan Castle (and some will surprise you). And speaking of surprises, there were a couple I didn’t see coming at all.
The use of first-person narrative for Tressa Harlowe—the heroine who is most affected by her father’s death and the subsequent treasure hunters—and third person voice for Dugan Vance—the outsider who has come to the vineyard but just might have ulterior motives of his own—works well.
The dichotomy of relationships is smartly highlighted throughout the book in the form of metaphor with the vineyard—vines, soil, care, and grafting all mirror the happenings in the lives of Tressa and Dugan.
A story that has dark undertones but also illuminates the hearts of its characters, A Rumored Fortune is another strong release that showcases Politano’s writing chops.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
About the Book
Tressa Harlowe’s father did not trust banks, but neither did he trust his greedy extended family. He kept his vast fortune hidden somewhere on his estate in the south of England and died suddenly, without telling anyone where he had concealed it. Tressa and her ailing mother are left with a mansion and an immense vineyard and no money to run it. It doesn’t take long for a bevy of opportunists to flock to the estate under the guise of offering condolences. Tressa knows what they’re really up to. She’ll have to work with the rough and rusticated vineyard manager to keep the laborers content without pay and discover the key to finding her father’s fortune–before someone else finds it first.
Award-winning author Joanna Davidson Politano welcomes readers to Trevelyan Castle, home of the poorest heiress in Victorian England, for a treasure hunt they’ll not soon forget.
Amazon // B&N // Book Depository // Christian Book // Goodreads
Giveaway
One reader will win an ARC copy of A Rumored Fortune and a book sleeve to protect your books as you carry them (US residents only). Enter below. Giveaway ends 11:59 PM EST, 8/31/18.
Facebook
Twitter
GoodReads
I enjoyed Charlotte Bronte and Emily Bronte but I am a big fan of Victoria Holt and her books about Victorian England. Thank you for your giveaway.
I love Victorian and Regency romances. Jane Austen is one of my favourite authors. I also enjoy Carolyn Miller’s Regency novels.
I don’t read many historical books; it’s a new genre for me. But I’m eager to give it a try.
This is the best of both worlds with a historical thread and a contemporary one!
I love Victorian reads! It’s always interesting to find out how another era lived.
I love Victorian reads! It’s fun to find out about different eras.
Yes I’m a fan of this period but I don’t really have a favorite author. I like so many authors. Thanks for the chance to win this book. It looks really good.
I LOVE historical Christian fiction and definitely am a fan of Victorian, Regency, Edwardian reads. Some of my favorite authors of these time periods are: Carolyn Miller, Kristi Ann Hunter, Sandra Byrd, Roseanna M. White…and the list goes on 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win a copy of A Rumored Fortune!!!
I LOVE historical Christian fiction! I am a fan of Victorian, Regency and Edwardian reads. Some of the authors I enjoy who write in these time periods are: Carolyn Miller, Kristi Ann Hunter, Sandra Byrd, Roseanna M. White….and the list goes on 🙂 Thank you for the chance to win a copy of A Rumored Fortune!
I’m a fan of most Historical Christian Fiction, but can’t say I have a favorite. Would love to have a copy of this book. I’m dying to read it!
I love Victorian period books! I of course love the Brontë sisters, but as for modern writers there are many: Julie Klassen, Nancy Campbell Allen (she has a couple steampunk novels set during this time that are fun), Sarah M. Eden, ah, so many more to choose from too!