The Author Reads – Book Review of ‘THAT End of Lilac Lane,’ by Sharon Schuller Kiser
About the Book
That End of Lilac Lane Five-year-old Sarah Emily is abandoned under the sharp-pointed black iron letters ORPHAN ASYLUM OF LANDER. Timothy, a scruffy orphan boy, finds her on the doorstep, coaxes her inside—and a friendship begins.
Growing up under the cruel hand of the headmistress has left Sarah Emily desperate to find out if an orphan is worth anything to anyone. And why was she abandoned? She and Timothy will be pushed out into the world and wonder what life will hold for them.
The only clue to her past is one picture of her parents in an old mahogany box. But when a new crime opens the door to an old one, Sarah Emily discovers a terrible truth. She’ll do anything to keep it to herself—even from Timothy. However, secrets have a way of causing trouble…and danger.
My Thoughts
For those who love to read historical fiction, this is a must-read.
This is Sharon Schuller Kiser’s debut novel, and it is the first in a series. Kiser has crafted an excellent story, fully researched, that brings the reader to the era with a mere one-line description. It is like walking in the characters’ shoes or right beside them.
In a time long before bullying was recognized as a problem, Kiser’s story brings in the ultimate bully, who uses her position to oppress the children of the orphanage in her charge.
Sarah Emily possesses a bright and contagious positive attitude that, despite the difficulties thrown at her, helps her conquer and move on.
This is not just a story of a poor little orphan girl. It is a page-turner full of surprise challenges and impossible odds. I laughed and cried all in one chapter. It is a wonderful summer read I highly recommend.
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About the Author
Sharon Schuller Kiser and her husband happily live in a tiny speck of a town in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. After having hundreds of non-fiction magazine articles published, she finally listened to the characters whispering in her ear wrote her first novel.
Sharon is also a speaker, a storyteller, and for six years she hosted a motivational syndicated radio show.
She wants her words to inspire people to believe in the power of prayer and for them to know their lives and value are complete in Jesus.
If she’s not with friends and family, you may find her on the porch sipping sweet tea and letting the majestic mountains refresh her soul.
Thank you, Christy, for the book review! I hope your followers will take a walk down Lilac Lane with Sarah Emily. The sequel, Hidden Letters on Lilac Lane is coming soon. Pet sweet Aiden for me, and remind him there’s a nice dog named Ours in That End of Lilac Lane.