There are several reasons 'A Lasting Impression' is my number one pick.
1) The setting. I'm enjoying Tamera's latest fiction titles that are placed in existing buildings in the U.S. Choosing Belmont Mansion, a place already steeped in history, is akin to adding another character to the story.
2) The characters. Putting a fictional spin on a real person while maintaining believability can be tricky. Tamera Alexander does her homework, and her characters shine as a result. Claire is a beautiful, talented artist who only wants to make her mark on the world. Instead of using her gift to create art that is all hear own, Claire is forced to forge famous paintings. Will she ever be able to create something entirely her own? Sutton is a handsome young attorney who wants nothing more than to reclaim his land, and his family honor, from the Federal Army. Will his single-minded pursuit blind him to the opportunities right in front of him?
3) The Spiritual depth. When you find the truths that the characters are learning speaking to your own heart, it's impossible to not connect with what you are reading.
Tamera's books always leave a lasting impression on me- I'm so thankful to have her voice out there in the writing world.
Back Cover:
To create something that will last is Claire Laurent's most fervent desire as an artist. It's also her greatest weakness. When her fraud of a father deals her an unexpected hand, Claire is forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville, only a year after the War Between the States has ended. Claire's path collides with that of Sutton Monroe, and she considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities. But when they meet again and he refuses to come to her aid, she realizes she's sorely misjudged the man. Trading an unwanted destiny for an unknown future, Claire finds herself in the middle of Nashville's elite society and believes her dream of creating a lasting impression in the world of art may finally be within reach.
All that Sutton Monroe holds dear lies in ruin. He's determined to reclaim his heritage and to make the men who murdered his father pay. But what he discovers on his quest for vengeance reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined.
Set at Nashville's historical Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Mrs. Adelicia Acklen, the richest woman in America in the 1860s, A Lasting Impression showcases the deep, poignant, unforgettable characters that set Tamera's stories apart and provides an inspiring love story that will capture readers' hearts and leave them eager for more.
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