Audiobook8 hours
Refining Emma
Written by Delia Parr
Narrated by Barbara Caruso
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
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About this audiobook
Laurel Wreath and Aspen Gold Award winner Delia Parr sets this inspiring historical novel in an 1840s Erie Canal village. When tragedy strikes, Emma graciously welcomes the needy to her boardinghouse. But when two of these guests prove cantankerous, Emma wonders how she and the others will manage. Compounding the turmoil are legal problems that threaten her future. And after her lawyer makes a troubling announcement, Emma must rediscover the true source of her strength.
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Rating: 3.45 out of 5 stars
3.5/5
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In this middle novel of the Candlewood Trilogy, much happens. Emma opens her home to those seeking temporary shelter after a tragic event strikes the town. She takes in two most unpleasant siblings when no one else would, and this act sorely tries her patience as she endeavors to please them. She is also fearful of losing her boarding house, and tries to carry that burdensome secret alone. But she soon discovers that she needs not bear all of life’s problems by herself. Some good things also occur in this novel, much to everyone’s surprise and delight. The character development as well as the plot are superior to the first book, which was itself very good. This series just keeps getting better.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Emma opens her boardinghouse to the victims of a fire that struck their village. By doing so, she finds her faith questioned, her thoughts of loving others challenged and her strength wavering.
Although I did not read the first of the series, this book could stand alone. There was enough background incorporated into the story that allowed me to understand what had happened without reliving it.
The events seemed choppy. Not sure why...
Emma's struggles bounced back and forth from possible love for a suitor, to frustration over a demanding boarder. I felt for her problems, but seemed detached from her...don't know what made the difference.
Enjoyed the quick read, but wouldn't read it again.