 | Discover the Story Behind a Secret Passageway Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure. Gracie Kingston begins renovations on the Philadelphia house inherited from her grandmother and finds a secret room. It is connected to a house nearby, the home of William Still, the man known as the father of the Underground Railroad. As she researches, she discovers a mystery in her house’s ownership. In 1855, Olivia Kingston helps a mother and her young child by hiding them in a secret room in her home. As she helps, she learns that there may be an impostor conductor in their community. As Gracie’s and Olivia’s stories intertwine, they learn the meaning of sacrifice and love. |
Genre: Christian Fiction / Historical / Romance
Release date: November, 2022
Release date: November, 2022
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My Review
Will love and sacrifice change their lives?
I love hidden passage/room stories and when you add on over a century of family secrets plus the Underground Railroad, well, there you go. That is a lot of interesting stuff in one 250 page book...
I have been enjoying the Doors To The Past series since the very first book and one of my favorite things about this series is the variety. Variety in locations, eras, and definitely in the main characters. Passages Of Hope features a historic black neighborhood in Philadelphia and two women separated by over 150 years who face personal adversity and come out stronger in the end.
Terri J. Haynes did a great job with her characters and interweaving their historical and contemporary threads. While, the present day story of Gracie clicked with me a little bit more I did find Olivia's 1850s life as an Underground Railroad conductor to be quite interesting.
If you are up for a fairly quick read that is part of a series but can be read standalone, one that has a good mystery and a truly historic setting, check out this book...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Passages Of Hope by Terri J. Haynes a 4 Bark rating.
I love hidden passage/room stories and when you add on over a century of family secrets plus the Underground Railroad, well, there you go. That is a lot of interesting stuff in one 250 page book...
I have been enjoying the Doors To The Past series since the very first book and one of my favorite things about this series is the variety. Variety in locations, eras, and definitely in the main characters. Passages Of Hope features a historic black neighborhood in Philadelphia and two women separated by over 150 years who face personal adversity and come out stronger in the end.
Terri J. Haynes did a great job with her characters and interweaving their historical and contemporary threads. While, the present day story of Gracie clicked with me a little bit more I did find Olivia's 1850s life as an Underground Railroad conductor to be quite interesting.
If you are up for a fairly quick read that is part of a series but can be read standalone, one that has a good mystery and a truly historic setting, check out this book...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Passages Of Hope by Terri J. Haynes a 4 Bark rating.
(I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are entirely my own.)
More from Terri
Family, Underground Railroad, two strong black women, and knitting in one book? Yes.
As an author, I explore my world with curiosity. I find many subjects interesting and it shows in this book. It’s not often that an author can combine such a range of topics in one novel. I’m so glad I got to do it for this one.
In addition to being an author, I am a knitter, crocheter, indie yarn dyer, business owner, unofficial historian, wife, mother, and sister. At first glance, all those things seem too different to combine in one book. But they weave together so perfectly.
Life is a tapestry of many colors knit together and my goal was to show that. That family and history, grieving and crafting, struggle and triumph, are all entwined threads. Their vibrancy can be combined to create a beautiful project, the pain and joy both add hue and color to life. This is what I hope you find in this book.
As an author, I explore my world with curiosity. I find many subjects interesting and it shows in this book. It’s not often that an author can combine such a range of topics in one novel. I’m so glad I got to do it for this one.
In addition to being an author, I am a knitter, crocheter, indie yarn dyer, business owner, unofficial historian, wife, mother, and sister. At first glance, all those things seem too different to combine in one book. But they weave together so perfectly.
Life is a tapestry of many colors knit together and my goal was to show that. That family and history, grieving and crafting, struggle and triumph, are all entwined threads. Their vibrancy can be combined to create a beautiful project, the pain and joy both add hue and color to life. This is what I hope you find in this book.
 Terri J. Haynes | Terri J. Haynes, a native Baltimorean, is a homeschool mom, writer, prolific knitter, freelance graphic artist and former Army wife (left the Army, not the husband). She loves to read, so much that when she was in elementary school, she masterminded a plan to be locked in a public library armed with only a flashlight to read all the books and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. As she grew, her love for writing grew as she tried her hand at poetry, articles, speeches and fiction. She is storyteller at heart. Her passion is to draw readers in the story world she has created and to bring laughter and joy to their lives. |
Terri is a 2010 American Christian Fiction Writers Genesis contest finalist, and a 2012 semi-finalist. She is also a 2013
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalist. Her publishing credits include: Cup of Comfort for Military Families,
Crosswalk.com, the Secret Place Devotional, Urbanfaith.com, Vista Devotional, and Publisher’s Weekly. Terri holds
a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, a Master’s degree in Theological Studies and a certificate in creative writing and
graphic design, meeting the minimal requirements of being a geek. She and her husband pastor a church where she
serves as executive pastor and worship leader. Terri lives in Maryland with her three wonderful children and her husband, who
often beg her not to kill off their favorite characters. Website: www.terrijhaynes.com Blog: www.inotherwords.terrijhaynes.com
Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalist. Her publishing credits include: Cup of Comfort for Military Families,
Crosswalk.com, the Secret Place Devotional, Urbanfaith.com, Vista Devotional, and Publisher’s Weekly. Terri holds
a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, a Master’s degree in Theological Studies and a certificate in creative writing and
graphic design, meeting the minimal requirements of being a geek. She and her husband pastor a church where she
serves as executive pastor and worship leader. Terri lives in Maryland with her three wonderful children and her husband, who
often beg her not to kill off their favorite characters. Website: www.terrijhaynes.com Blog: www.inotherwords.terrijhaynes.com
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