Summary: APursuit of Home (Haven Manor #3) by Kristi Ann Hunter
In early 1800s England, Jess
Beauchene has spent most of her life in hiding and always on the move in an
effort to leave her past far behind her. But when she learns the family she
thought had died just might be alive and in danger, she knows her secrets can
only stay buried for so long.
Derek Thornbury loves the past, which has led him to become an expert in history and artifacts. He knows Jess has never liked him, but when she requests his help deciphering the clues laid out in an old family diary, he can't resist the urge to solve the puzzle.
As Jess and Derek race to find the hidden artifact before her family's enemies, they learn as much about each other as they do about the past. But can their search to uncover the truth and set history right lead to a future together?
Book Review: A Pursuit of home (Haven Manor #3) by Kristi Ann Hunter
A Pursuit of Home (Haven Manor #3) by @Kristi Ann Hunter is about aristocrat Jess Beauchene who escapes attack on royal bloodline in Verbonne, France as an eight year old. She has since covered up her background and has been in hiding from the attackers in the English countryside. For years Jess has believed she was the only survivor of the attack in France, but now she gets report her brother is alive. Being in possession of an heirloom diary which is her only connection to her late family and her past, she feels it urgent to have it translated and deciphered.
I very much enjoyed
the mystery part of the plot following Jess on her quest to reconnect with any
remaining family. The wealthy and influential friends I recognize as characters
from Kristi Ann Hunter’s Hawthorne House Series. I particularly enjoyed the
reunion of Daphne and Kit from Heaven Manor Series coming together in this book
to help Jess. Derek Thornbury is the interesting new character knowledgeable of
the art world and skilled at analyzing objects connected to Jess’s project.
A Pursuit of Home (Haven Manor #3) seems different from others of this genre. I can’t remember having read about art collectors, analyzing techniques and painting brush strokes like this and found it very interesting. It makes the work stand out positively for me. Expertly mixed with amusing situations A Pursuit of Home (Haven Manor #3) makes for a delightful reading experience you don‘t want to miss.
There is in my opinion plenty of descriptions of funny and endearing situations making up Kristi Ann Hunter’s writing style which I enjoy a lot, both in Haven Manor Series, Hawthorne House Series and other works I have read.
There is a bit more of a mystery to this plot than the first two of the Haven Manor Series, which I like. My art appreciation is very limited at best, but I still found I enjoyed this story very much as the plot developed. Both exiting and interesting, reminiscent of a treasure hunt, as Jess and Derek travel across England in search for paintings, to explain her family history.
The romance I found a bit of a slow burn starting with mutual resentment, moving on to understanding and acceptance of each other and friendship. The faith element seems to play a background part in the beginning of the story. As the danger intensifies, the faith element seems to become more distinct.
As these series have been my absolute favorites, I have read all the installments of the Haven Manor Series and the Hawthorne House Series as they were released. Reading A Pursuit of Home as a standalone would be no problem at all, but if you want the luxury of picking up on reoccurring characters and references to previous story lines, I would recommend reading them in order.
A Pursuit of Home (Haven Manor #3) by Kristi Ann Hunter is an endearing story mixed with elements of mystery and danger. There is also a slight element of faith intensifying towards the end. Fans of Kristi Ann Hunter will enjoy this book. It is recommended for readers of historical fiction too. For similar works it might be a good idea to check out Julie Klassen’s and Sarah E. Ladd’s work. All opinions in this review are completely my own.
My rating: 4 stars / 5
Book Details (from Amazon)
Print Length: 383 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0764234838Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (November 5, 2019)
Publication Date: November 5, 2019
Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B07NNPFTG7
About The Author (from Goodreads)
Kristi Ann Hunter graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Computer Science but always knew she wanted to write. Kristi is an RWA Golden Heart contest winner, an ACFW Genesis contest winner, and a Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award for Excellence winner. She lives with her husband and three children in Georgia. Find her online at www.kristiannhunter.com.
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