Charming, brilliant and lame, Sir Brandley Hilliard believes he can do very well without love of any kind in his life-until he meets the captivating Elinor Silbert. Brandley's search takes a destructive turn until Charles Simeon, Fellow of King's College, takes the young gownsman under his wing and shows him a life beyond any his academic pursuits had taught him.Editorial ReviewsSet in the 1820's, tells the story of a man trying to find self-acceptance as he experiences God's love and acceptance of him. Publisher's WeeklyExhaustively researched . . . Crow's series may be a bit dry for the casual reader, though it's done with great dignity and feeling. John Mort, BooklistMy husband, a Cambridge scholar, kept taking the book from me. He was impressed with the accurate maps of Cambridge, London, and England. . . Our thanks to Donna Fletcher Crow for writing this book about a time lost to us. Eve Braden Hatchett, Pen WomenAn inspirational, historical romance, Brandley's Search is a well-researched, well-written, enjoyable novel. . . Recommended for home and church libraries. Jennifer Jessop, Librarian's WorldExcellent: Donna Crow has peopled her flavorful regency England with likeable realistic characters. The book is readable and immensely enjoyable with allusions to the classics, humor and cameo appearances by actual people. Although less pedantic, Brandley's Search is a beautiful love story reminiscent of the style of George MacDonald. Christian Readers ReviewSet in the 1820's, the story of a man trying to find self-acceptance as he experiences God's love and acceptance of him. Publisher's WeeklyExhaustively researched . . . done with great dignity and feeling. John Mort, Booklist
Charming, brilliant and lame, Sir Brandley Hilliard believes he can do very well without love of any kind in his life-until he meets the captivating Elinor Silbert. Brandley's search takes a destructive turn until Charles Simeon, Fellow of King's College, takes the young gownsman under his wing and shows him a life beyond any his academic pursuits had taught him.Editorial ReviewsSet in the 1820's, tells the story of a man trying to find self-acceptance as he experiences God's love and acceptance of him. Publisher's WeeklyExhaustively researched . . . Crow's series may be a bit dry for the casual reader, though it's done with great dignity and feeling. John Mort, BooklistMy husband, a Cambridge scholar, kept taking the book from me. He was impressed with the accurate maps of Cambridge, London, and England. . . Our thanks to Donna Fletcher Crow for writing this book about a time lost to us. Eve Braden Hatchett, Pen WomenAn inspirational, historical romance, Brandley's Search is a well-researched, well-written, enjoyable novel. . . Recommended for home and church libraries. Jennifer Jessop, Librarian's WorldExcellent: Donna Crow has peopled her flavorful regency England with likeable realistic characters. The book is readable and immensely enjoyable with allusions to the classics, humor and cameo appearances by actual people. Although less pedantic, Brandley's Search is a beautiful love story reminiscent of the style of George MacDonald. Christian Readers ReviewSet in the 1820's, the story of a man trying to find self-acceptance as he experiences God's love and acceptance of him. Publisher's WeeklyExhaustively researched . . . done with great dignity and feeling. John Mort, Booklist
