The Birthright

One of the reason I read this book is because of one of its authors, Janette Oke. She has been a famous Christian author and the title sounds so promising. 

The Birthright is actually a sequel to The Sacred Shore. But I find it easy to study the story and the plot.  It is about two women who are " sisters ". One has been separated from her biological family since birth, and another has been adopted by a family who has just lost their daughter. Now , you get the picture. As destiny has its way, both of them are reunited with their families. 

Anne,( the daughter who was adopted) married Cyril, a doctor and is living in a marital bliss.

 Nicole , on the other hand accepts her biological uncle, Charles Harrow's offer to come to England. Apparently Charles Harrow has no children , and he plans to make Nicole as his heir. 

Nicole finds it hard to adjust herself to the happenings of London. She has to attend balls, wear pretty gowns ,learn social manners  as well as make many acquaintances . But she is willing to do all that in the name of duty and her love towards her family. 

However marital happiness didn't last long for Anne as Cyril passed away due to a sickness. Even with her new born son beside her, Anne finds it hard to live her life as it was before. She was in deep grief. Nicole quickly invited Anne over to England. As her sister, she wanted to comfort her and share her grief. She also wanted Anne to divert her attention in a new place. 

Surprisingly, after a few months in England, Anne totally adapted herself in a new place. Soon, she was no longer wearing her mourning attire. She began to devote herself in new projects for the poor. At the same time, Nicole still struggles within her on whether to continue her journey in England. 

Not long after that, Charles Harrow decided to send Nicole to America. He knew from the start that Nicole does not belong here. She needs to be free from obligations and duty. Most importantly , she needs to follow her heart and live the life that God has called her to live. 

It was later revealed that Anne's mother in law had a family connection with Charles Harrow and thus, Anne's son was made the heir of Charles Harrow. 

Honestly, it wasn't what I expected. I didn't expect Cyril to die , especially so early in the story. Furthermore, I feel really bad for Nicole. She had to go through journey after journey in order to know what is her calling. 

But it also made me realised that God is above our thinking and imagination. We may not comprehend it in the beginning, but in His time, He makes all things beautiful. 

Miranda

Yes everyone, I'm back !!!! I am always here, it is just that I hardy read nowadays. I'm very much occupied in learning a foreign language. That would be Korean.

But good news , good news!!! I have somehow managed to buy some books that are not only affordable but they have Christian themes as well. Ah, lovely !!

I'll start of with Miranda by Grace Livingston Hill. I remember reading about her biodata online some time ago. And I decided to buy this book.

Of course, this book is about a woman named Miranda. She is lively, kind, devoted to God and secretly in love with the " most dangerous guy " in her neighbourhood. Something terrible happened and the guy  was forced to leave ( to be precise, escaped from) the neighbourhood.

 But there is something everyone didn't know about the guy, or Allan Whitney ( his real name ) except for Miranda.

Allan Whitney was accused of killing a man that he didn't kill. Not only did he not defend himself, he was actually running away to protect the true murderer. And it was Miranda, our heroine who helped him to escape that fateful night. Whew, talk about drama and adventure.

The novel focuses a lot on how Miranda helps to encourage and help Allan's younger brother, Nathan. Nathan Whitney has lost his father's favor ever since his elder brother, Allan escaped. Nathan had been a little rebellious and it reminded his father of Allan.

Miranda slowly welcomed Nathan to her house and slowly Nathan began to feel the love of a family. Not only that, Miranda's friend , Mr David even offered to teach him lessons so that he can further his studies in a university. And boy, did he turn out fine and refined.

The plot slowly thickens as the true murderer was revealed by Miranda. By then, Allan's name was cleared and she longs to see him again. Safe and sound.

And of course, my dear readers , this story has a good ending.

This is my first time reading a Christian fiction , and I enjoyed it. I like how Miranda stands by the man she loves and how she often upholds him in prayer. She truly deserves a happy ending. =)