Reviewed by phyllish on
Wow!
Have you ever noticed how sometimes the second book by an author you loved just isn't quite the same? You settle in, all prepared to love it and then you don't.
No worries here! The Last Roses reminded me of everything I loved in The Courtship of Harry's Wife. The same delightful characters returned (and the odious ones as well!) I was enthralled from the start by the language and descriptions. The author has a way with words that captures the attention and delights the mind.
While Delilah deals with a sewage problem that seems to compound daily (with the help of the townspeople who hate her), situations dealing with the refuse of the heart arise related to human trafficking. As she, Lyle, and their friendly local government officials attempt to locate and rescue Savannah, she gets into some serious trouble!
I appreciate the manner in which Ms. Mirich handles this ugly situation so gracefully. It is clear that things are bad and yet it isn't offensive to read. And even though many of the characters use language I would never want to listen to, the knowledge they did is not conveyed using the actual words.
If you enjoy Christian fiction that deals with difficult subjects without dragging you down into the mire, I highly recommend the D.B. Burns Mysteries!
An attempt to fricassee Delilah and a pompous businessman make Delilah and Lyle determined to unearth the villains and find Savannah before it’s too late.
Read my full review at Among the Reads
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
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- 3 May, 2020: Reviewed