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Publisher Description
Maureen Lang, Golden Heart Award-winning author of The Oak Leaves, transports listeners to England's Hollingsworth Hall. As the mansion is poised to win the coveted Featherby, its young curator receives special attention from the noble heir to the historic estate. But while she struggles with their mutual attraction, she discovers forgotten Victorian letters that suggest impossible dreams sometimes come true.
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"Maureen Lang is such a good storyteller, whether dealing with more serious subjects or writing a straight romance. On Sparrow Hill has two timelines. At first I wasn't sure I was going to like this, but I should have trusted her storytelling abilities. I was quickly caught up in both heroines' stories. Lang's use of language is so good: the Victorian era heroine sounded old-fashioned and formal enough; and the modern day heroine sounded properly British. Two great heroes to complement these heroines, each one quite different from the other, as were the heroines. The book deals with a serious subject, Fragile X, but this doesn't make the book depressing read. It's uplifting because of its strong spiritual message."
— Ruth (5 out of 5 stars)
On Sparrow Hill Listener Reviews
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" Parallel stories in different time periods dealing with the same medical problem. Nicely done. "
— Lindameredith07, 2/8/2014 -
" Content-wise, it was too tame for my taste but I see how it could appeal to a rather prudish bunch. The book was confusing to follow and I couldn't finish the last thirty pages. "
— Mimi, 12/28/2013 -
" An excellent book. A romance novel but also a story of the emotions of Fragile X being inherited through years and years. "
— Cindy, 12/9/2013 -
" This book was free to me on my ereader. It was good, if you like the style of writing, you will like this book. "
— Brenda, 12/7/2013 -
" Very good book. Enjoyed the historical tale and the modern tale and how they were interwoven. "
— Della, 10/23/2013 -
" I liked this one even more than the first one! Thank you for the second that tied the ends of the story together. I love the story from the past even more than the one from the present in some ways even though it was more choppy and left some questions. Good books! "
— Audrey, 10/20/2013 -
" A good follow up to The Oak Leaves, which I loved. "
— Kari, 10/19/2013 -
" On Sparrow Hill by Maureen Lang is an intriguing book. At first I was frustrated that the story kept going between the different times, but once I got used to every chapter flipping from current to history and back I was able to enjoy the flow. I enjoyed the characters. I will read this book again. "
— Kimy, 9/29/2013 -
" Maureen Lang is one of my favorite authors so this book was long expected. I love Rebecca and even though I did not like Simon very much I warmed up to him by the end. Great book! "
— Elizabeth, 9/24/2013 -
" Liked it more than the the first one (the Oak Leaves). Easy read. "
— Danielle, 9/11/2013 -
" This book like the first one The Oak leaves is very good, it gives an idea of what it is like for a person to have this disease fragile x. How hard it is to face our worst fears and how God can see us through it not matter what the circumstances are. I highly recommend reading this book. "
— Janeice, 11/5/2012 -
" A great story of a Historical Home. And the ties from the past and the present "
— Shelly, 9/10/2012 -
" The sequel to Oak Leaves - was good, esp the ending but I have to say I liked Oak Leaves a little better. This one seemed to drag for me in the middle. "
— Sandie, 8/2/2012 -
" Beautifully written!!! Is the sequal to "Oak leaves". Both books touch on "fragile x syndrome" and were wonderful reads! "
— Tracy, 11/25/2011 -
" This was as good as the first!! Loved the story lines! "
— Candice, 7/25/2011 -
" These were good books. Teaches about having faith that God will see you through whatever circumstance He chooses to send your way "
— Stephanie, 2/20/2011 -
" This was an excellent story. It flowed well from the presant to the past, and was inspiring on so many levels "
— Marcella, 2/9/2011 -
" I feel that sometimes God directs what I should be reading. Normally, I read books in a shorter period of time, but God's timing and his message to me in this book is timely. "
— Cindy, 1/5/2011 -
" Part 2 of The Oak Leaves series where we learn what's happened since Cosima moves to America and Berrie starts her school. We, also, learn about what happens with Dana and Talie when they meet their English cousin. "
— Sandy, 10/28/2010 -
" The upper crust collides with the servant class in this riveting framed story that examines the tragic realities of Fragile X syndrome and how two generations of Hollinsworths learn to cope. "
— Patti, 9/24/2010 -
" The book was okay. I didn't like the way the story kept switching back and forth from one century to another.The characters were likeable. "
— Barri, 6/26/2010 -
" I liked this book enough to read to the end..but I am not sure that I will go out of my way to read any more of her books. I guess maybe her style of writing is not necessarily my type. "
— Jennifer, 3/20/2010 -
" I really enjoyed this book, the way that Maureen Lang weaved a story out of the present day and the past using old letters was very interesting and the first time I had read anything like that and it was a very good story. "
— Stormi, 12/20/2009 -
" This was a very good book. I want to continue reading about these families. "
— Tara, 9/9/2009 -
" I liked this book enough to read to the end..but I am not sure that I will go out of my way to read any more of her books. I guess maybe her style of writing is not necessarily my type. "
— Jennifer, 4/12/2009 -
" The upper crust collides with the servant class in this riveting framed story that examines the tragic realities of Fragile X syndrome and how two generations of Hollinsworths learn to cope. "
— Patti, 7/11/2008 -
" Parallel stories in different time periods dealing with the same medical problem. Nicely done. "
— Lindameredith07, 6/3/2008 -
" I really enjoyed this book, the way that Maureen Lang weaved a story out of the present day and the past using old letters was very interesting and the first time I had read anything like that and it was a very good story. "
— Stormi, 3/17/2008 -
" Liked it more than the the first one (the Oak Leaves). Easy read. "
— Danielle, 3/7/2008
About Maureen Lang
Maureen Lang has been writing stories since the age of ten, when she figured out a way to write the stories she feels like reading. Since then she’s become the award-winning author of more than a dozen published novels. She currently lives in the Chicago area with her husband and children.
About Jill Tanner
Jill Tanner was a principal actress with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival for eight years and has appeared in many classical and new American plays. She has been in productions on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in most major theaters in the United States.