A Stampede Tramples Hopes
Lealie Bevard, a determined Tuskegee Institute student, attends the Shiloh Baptist Church convention in Birmingham on September 19, 1902, to request a scholarship for continued education at Harvard. But a beautiful gathering turns tragic when a stampede breaks out and Lealie is injured. While convalescing at the home of fellow Tuskegee student Milton Rafferty, Lealie’s concerns for her future are set aside to help Milton uncover a mystery revolving around missing church funds and a possible murder. Perhaps a pause in Lealie’s well-laid plans can be used for good and lead to love.
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Lealie Bevard, a determined Tuskegee Institute student, attends the Shiloh Baptist Church convention in Birmingham on September 19, 1902, to request a scholarship for continued education at Harvard. But a beautiful gathering turns tragic when a stampede breaks out and Lealie is injured. While convalescing at the home of fellow Tuskegee student Milton Rafferty, Lealie’s concerns for her future are set aside to help Milton uncover a mystery revolving around missing church funds and a possible murder. Perhaps a pause in Lealie’s well-laid plans can be used for good and lead to love.
MY THOUGHTS.....
This book is a perfect example of why I love historical fiction! Danger, mystery, and romance were intriguing elements, but the historical details were especially enlightening. I'd never heard of the Shiloh Baptist Church Stampede of 1902 or the fact that it was one of the biggest man-made disasters of its time. Numerous lives were lost, and those remaining were left to face challenging futures. Who caused such evil, and why was this Baptist convention targeted?
Lealia and Milton are the primary focus in The Daughter of Shiloh, but many other characters struggle with shock, pain, and a desperate search for answers. I was impressed with the character development, the realistic emotions, and the historical facts so essential to this story, but author Terry J. Haynes also includes a powerful message of hope and faith. The Daughter of Shiloh is a worthy addition to the Enduring Hope series from Barbour Publishing, and I recommend this engaging story to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lealia and Milton are the primary focus in The Daughter of Shiloh, but many other characters struggle with shock, pain, and a desperate search for answers. I was impressed with the character development, the realistic emotions, and the historical facts so essential to this story, but author Terry J. Haynes also includes a powerful message of hope and faith. The Daughter of Shiloh is a worthy addition to the Enduring Hope series from Barbour Publishing, and I recommend this engaging story to all who enjoy historical Christian fiction.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Terri J. Haynes, a native Baltimorean, is a mom, prolific knitter, freelance graphic artist, and former Army wife (left the Army, not the husband). She is also the owner of AT Haynes House Yarns, a hand-dyed yarn business. 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 a storyteller at heart. Her passion is to draw readers into the story world she has created and to bring laughter and joy to their lives.
Terri holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theology, a Master's degree in Theological Studies, and a certificate in creative writing and graphic design.
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Terri serves on Project Knitwell’s board of directors and is the chairwoman of DMV Fiber Friends. She lives in Fort Washington, MD, just outside Washington, DC, with her husband and three adult children.
Learn more by visiting her Website
ENDURING HOPE SERIES
The Angel of Second Street by Barbara Tifft Blakey
The Undercover Heiress of Brockton by Kelly J. Goshorn
The Daughter of Shiloh by Terri J. Haynes
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