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Publisher's Note:

One candid photograph will change the lives of four people forever. While taking photographs at an exposition in Seattle in 1909, Camera Girl Eleanor Bennett snaps an image of a woman in widow's clothes with deep sorrow etched in her expression and a young infant in her arms. Eleanor longs to study botany at the University of Washington and soon becomes fast friends with botanist Bill Reed, but she can't stop thinking about the widow in the photograph. She is stunned to learn Bill recognizes the woman as the sister-in-law he believed lost in a shipwreck. As Eleanor and Bill hunt for Amelia Reed to reunite her with her grief-stricken husband, they must stand together to face the danger that follows and learn to trust that God will direct their paths.…

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Finding Us

by Tracie Peterson

Overall Book Review:

Tracie Peterson continues following the lives of the Camera Girls in Finding Us. Finding Us is the second book in the Pictures of the Heart historical fiction series. It is recommended that readers begin by reading the first book in the series, but it is not essential for following the plot of this book.

The book tugs at the heartstrings as readers navigate the emotionally draining loss experienced by characters whose spouses are dead. The author really shows how the characters are feeling. It is especially moving to see how those who truly care about others can help and show their love.

There is an element of suspense and uncertainty as the story moves along to its end.  Tracie Peterson does a great job of describing her characters. The people seem to jump off the pages and come to life through well-crafted words. There is romance, intense scenes, and much more to keep readers involved and invested until the conclusion.

Review of an Advanced Reader Copy provided by the Publisher

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore:  Character wants to murder others; character beats someone to death, blood is mentioned; a character is shot and killed; man grabs a woman to keep her from running away.

Sex/Nudity: Non-married characters kiss and embrace.

Mature Subject Matter:  

Death of a spouse, murder.

Drug/Alcohol Use:  

Reference to a character consuming alcohol.

Overall Book Rating
Profanity/Language
Rating:
0
10
Violence/Gore
Rating:
3
10
Sex/Nudity
Rating:
1
10

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About the Reviewer

I primarily read fiction from all genres. I have six children and many happy hours have been spent reading together. I also love quilting, hiking, and camping.