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After reading the first book - KITTY MCKENZIE, I was anxious to read the sequel to see how this strong and courageous young heroine would do after surviving and pulling her family and friends out of the slums of York, England to make a new life in Australia. Whether you are acquainted with Kitty, or new to this saga, author Anne Whitfield will not let you down as you follow her heroine to the harsh inhospitable bush of 1866 colonial Australia to face new challenges and a new love. As the elder sibling Kitty became guardian of her younger charges after the accidental death of her parents. Kitty was determined to keep what remained of her family together, successfully independent, and falling in love. Knowing the man she loved was waiting for her in Australia, Kitty packed up family and belongings, and set sail towards an easier life. Finally, all her dreams were coming true until tragedy struck again and it would be up to Kitty to build a new life with no one to lean on but her own resolve and strength. Kitty would battle the land, the elements, and the dangers of the bush to establish a new station, as well as be aggravated by her arrogant and condescending and nearest neighbor Miles Grayson. Starting off on the wrong foot, both Miles and Kitty would battle each other until they came together in one explosive moment of passion that would forever change their lives! Once again, Ms. Whitfield had me totally enthralled with the new adventures and struggles our indomitable and spirited heroine Kitty McKenzie had to face once again. With a deft hand she drew Kitty’s character amazingly well by allowing the reader to dwell inside in order to feel her love of family and friends, her heart-wrenching and aching loss for those lost, and especially her single-minded emotional battles within herself as she attempted to re-build a new life in the unforgiving Australian bush country. The interactions between Kitty and Miles were very well-done as Kitty began to realize that her reasons for her abhorrence of Miles were based on guilt for allowing herself to even think about loving another man after the death of her fiancé. The secondary characters were all lovingly created to shore up this beautifully emotional, passionate and exceptional story of a heroine whose strength and courage will forever be imprinted in your heart and soul. This is truly an outstanding story that will evoke tears of sadness, laughter and joy, right up to the very last poignant page. Very well done – brava Ms. Whitfield! Marilyn Rondeau – Reviewers International Organization (RIO) |
Kitty McKenzie's Land
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