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The Blessed

por Ann H. Gabhart

Series: Shaker (4)

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Fiction. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. HTML:It is 1844 and Lacey Bishop's life is a tangled mess. Estranged from her own family, at age 16 she went to work for a preacher and his wife. When his wife died, the preacher convinced Lacey that the only decent thing to do was to marry him. That way she could continue to act as mother to the little girl who was left on his doorstop. But Lacey never expected he would decide to take them all off to a Shaker village.
In the Shaker village, Lacey's still married but living in a community that believes marriage is a sin. And to make matters worse, she finds herself drawn to Isaac Kingston, a man who came to the Shakers after his young bride died. But of course any notion of love between them is only a forbidden dream. How will Lacey ever find true happiness?
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This book is excellently written. I enjoyed it from the very first page.

Young Lacy Bishop's life was a web of sticky mess that had her tangled in obligations she wanted nothing to do with. Would the Shaker Village be a way out of this mess?

As a young girl Lacy Bishop is sent to live with Mona and Preacher Palmer. There words of truth are spoken into her life and the scripture becomes her strong foundation. However, Mona dies just as Lacy is becoming a young woman and she and the orphaned girl (a baby that had been left on the door step of the Preacher's house) find themselves the center of church gossip. Preacher Palmer takes matters into his hands and convinces Lacy to marry him. Devastated and heartbroken but wanting to stay with the young child she has taken as her own she agrees.

On the other side is Isaac, the young widower of the judge's daughter. His life is turned upside down when his beloved wife dies. As they lay her body in the grave the judge vows to make Isaac's life miserable.

In the end all end up at the Shaker Village, searching for the truth and peace that will set them free. In that village truths are uncovered that rock Lacy's world. In the midst of the strange religion Lacy is pulled ever closer to God as the truth instilled in her by Mona echos in her heart. It is here that all those involved find a new life - and freedom from old things.

Truly an insightful story. I found it to be very eye-opening in regards to the Shaker religion and system of beliefs.

Thank you Revell for this review copy. ( )
  abbieriddle | Mar 1, 2022 |
In The Blessed, Gabhart continues her delightful Christian romances set in the Shaker community of Harmony Hill in the mid-nineteenth century.
Isaac Kingston returns to Louisville to bury his dead wife in her hometown, where her family will not forgive him for taking her away where she caught a fever and died. Isaac cannot forgive himself either. While contemplating suicide, Isaac meets a Shaker man who invites him to Harmony Hill for food and redemption. Isaac follows.
Lacey Bishop did not want to marry the elderly Preacher Palmer but could see no other option for her and her adopted daughter Rachel. Lacey refuses her husband the marriage bed, and in his frustration and grief (having not properly grieved his first wife's death), the preacher turns to the Shaker community.
The Shakers offer much to those in need, but they don't always offer what is needed. The difficulties for Lacey multiple at Harmony Hill, but Lacey finds consolation in Brother Isaac's smiles. Gabhart's characters are rich and diverse, and her story is well paced and entertaining. The Shakers, who in this story have an odd mix of holiness and craziness, are created with care, love and respect by Gabhart. ( )
  elizabethcfelt | May 15, 2017 |
NCLA Review: It is 1843 in rural Kentucky. Young Lacey Bishop works for a preacher whose wife dies, leaving a foundling child named Rachel. Lacey is forced to marry the elderly preacher after his wife dies, or lose the child she loves. The preacher is persuaded by two Shakers to join their sect. Lacey and Rachel have to go also. The author then takes us on a remarkable journey into the lives of Shakers and their community. Marriage is considered sinful and children are separated from parents. Here Lacey meets Isaac, a man who blames himself for his wife’s death. He is depressed and suicidal when a Shaker man befriends him. There is an instant attraction although no contact is allowed. Each searches for forgiveness and spiritual peace. Although they cannot embrace the Shaker way of life and consider them spiritually misguided, they find them to be kind, industrious people. Lacey eventually finds comfort and peace in the beatitudes from Christ’s Sermon on the Mount and realizes that despite her trials, she is truly blessed. Rating: 4 —DM ( )
  ncla | Feb 7, 2012 |
Reviewed by Amie Lou
book provided by Nancy Berland Public Relations

When I got the notice to review The Blessed by Ann H. Gabhart, I have to admit that I was overly excited to read a novel—said to be a romance—about the Shakers. For those who don’t know, the Shakers were a religious sect formed in the eighteenth century. I say “were” because the Shakers didn’t believe in marriage or sexual relations for any reason. They didn’t have families nor children born into their communities. Consequently,their beliefs died out with them. And so I was very interested to see what Gabhart could do with a romance set in such a strict community.

I was instantly enthralled. The writing is beautiful, near poetic. The turns of phrases took me back in time and the distinctive voices of the characters kept me there. The Blessed is the story of Isaac and Lacey, both of whom have made multiple mistakes in life that have lead them to the Shaker community called Harmony Hill. Isaac, near suicidal over the death of his wife, allows himself to be taken in as not to be incarcerated. Lacey, who has no family to speak of, gets drawn there as the household where she was living gets torn apart. Neither one belong in such a stringent community, but both lack the will, the strength, or the means to leave.

The romance lover in me protests that the novel truly starts at page 250 and begs to know more about this gentle love story between two such likable and sympathetic characters as Isaac and Lacey. However, Gabhart does such an amazing job describing the habits of the Shakers and the strange way in which they lived that I cannot imagine the book presented any other way. Ann Gabhart’s knowledge of the Believers’ lifestyle makes for incredibly entertaining and informative reading. The Blessed is the perfect book for romance lovers, as well as those interested in historical fiction and Christian literature. ( )
  RtB | Jan 7, 2012 |
I loved this book. There isn't one simple thing that is my favorite. I just loved the book in all it's entirety. Ann H. Gabhart has outdone herself with this Shaker novel. I enjoyed her other novels centering around Shakers, but, like I said, this is one that I loved the most. Her writing style is still the wonderful same, her characters still created with a powerful passion, but this novel about being truly blessed with what you have or don't have, was truly moving.

Lacey Bishop was a cast away and moved to the home of Miss Mona and her preacher husband. Along side Lacey comes another cast away...sweet little Rachel. Upon the death of Miss Mona, Lacey is given the care of Rachel, but to fulfill this and still have a home, Lacey is also forced to marry the Preacher. Something Lacey refuses to fulfill in every sense. Soon Lacey finds herself among the Shakers in a village where they live as brother and sister. But, will God ever bless her with TRUE love???

Isaac Kensington lost his true love, and he blames himself. Cast out by his in-laws, he sets in search of "true happiness" and his baby sister, among the Shaker village. When he meets Lacey, things start to stir in his heart. He feels unworthy of her love when he can't quit blaming himself for the death of Ella, his first wife. Can God forgive him, and bless him with a new love?

Reading Lacey and Isaac's story was beautiful. It was emotional and moving. I fell in love with Rueben, Rachel, Isaac and Lacey instantly, and didn't want this tender story to end! I highly recommend this with high 5 star praise to everyone looking for a wonderfully written, passionate story of God's love, grace and blessings to those seeking Him! ( )
  ReviewsbyMolly | Jul 16, 2011 |
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Fiction. Christian Fiction. Historical Fiction. HTML:It is 1844 and Lacey Bishop's life is a tangled mess. Estranged from her own family, at age 16 she went to work for a preacher and his wife. When his wife died, the preacher convinced Lacey that the only decent thing to do was to marry him. That way she could continue to act as mother to the little girl who was left on his doorstop. But Lacey never expected he would decide to take them all off to a Shaker village.
In the Shaker village, Lacey's still married but living in a community that believes marriage is a sin. And to make matters worse, she finds herself drawn to Isaac Kingston, a man who came to the Shakers after his young bride died. But of course any notion of love between them is only a forbidden dream. How will Lacey ever find true happiness?

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