Book Review ~ Keturah (The Sugar Baron's Daughters - One) by Lisa T. Bergren

Keturah is the first book in The Sugar Baron's Daughters series by Lisa T. Bergren. In 1772, the three Banning sisters inherit what's left of their father's estate. Due to dwindling finances and few options, the girls decide to venture to the sugar plantation in the West Indies themselves, in order to attempt to salvage it from a grim fate. Having been raised as proper ladies in England, the sisters find themselves having to adjust to a simpler and less elegant lifestyle while trying to assert their authority in a world ruled by men.

This volume focuses primarily on the story of Keturah, the oldest of the sisters, and her journey to make amends with the past, overcome her personal demons, and learn how to trust God - and people - again.

In an elegantly flowing novel with a deeply rich storyline, Lisa blends the darker and less pleasant sides of life for women (and slaves) in the English colonies of the 1770's with the picturesque landscape and beauty of the West Indies and all the possibilities of venturing into a new world.

This book does paint a somewhat graphic (though accurate) picture of the abuses endured by women and the mistreatment of slaves during this time period. Thus, I would not recommend it to sensitive or younger readers (16-18). That being said, I find her vivid portrayals of the period to be a vacuum that whisks you into a time of simplistic elegance and grand dreams. I would encourage mature readers with an interest in the period or a desire to adventure into a tale of true love to give Keturah a read. Personally, I eagerly await the next book in the series. 5/5 stars.

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary print copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers for the purpose of this honest review. All opinions are my own.*

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ About The Author ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

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Lisa T. Bergren has published more than fifty books with combined sales exceeding three million copies. A bestselling and award-winning author, she's also a recipient of the RT Lifetime Achievement Award. Lisa lives in Colorado with her husband and three teen-and-older children. To learn more, visit www.lisatawnbergren.com.

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