Reviews for Surrender the Wind

The average rating for Surrender the Wind based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2009-04-15 00:00:00 Emilie Leveau As much as I enjoyed getting to know the hero/heroine, what I like most about Rita Gerlach's writing is her characterization of secondary characters. Sir Henry is the heroine's father, and though he plays a small but significant part in the story, I looked forward to scenes that included him. His off-the-wall antics and dialogue are due to dementia, which gives one a certain sympathy for the old fellow, but nonetheless are pretty humorous. Liking Sir Henry is as easy as hating Constable Latterbuck. Bluntly stated, he's a schmuck. Gerlach's portrayal of him is as complete as if he were a main character, which pulled me more into the story. I have to admit there is one point in the story where I skipped to the end just to make sure a character I loved would survive. Without giving it away, the point is that Gerlach includes plenty of action throughout. Surrender the Wind is a release from the new fiction line at Abingdon Press. I applaud Abingdon's daring for publishing historicals that aren't limited to Americana. I am anxious to read a variety of Abingdon's different eras and settings, and of course…more from author Rita Gerlach!

Review # 2 was written on 2009-07-16 00:00:00 Matt Olson I had the privilege of interviewing Rita Gerlach, on our radio show "Kingdom Highlights", for her new book, "Surrender The Wind" published by Abingdon Press. This is a post-Revolutionary War story that is a romance, a thriller and a bit of a detective story with a gothic flavor. In short it is a good read. American Revolutionary War patriot Seth Braxton is called back to England when he learns that his grandfather has died and that he has willed, Ten Width, the ancestral home to him. If it were not for the fact that his sister lives there and he has not seen her in a long time he would not go but go he does. When he arrives in Devonshire he finds his sister, Carolyn, is grieving over the loss of her son and he meets Juleah with whom he falls madly in love. Seth has no great desire to stay in Devonshire, only wanting to return home to America but events begin to play out that question whether his nephew is really dead and why is he receiving these threats? So, now with everyone's lives in danger, Seth stays to sort through the mystery that surrounds his ancestral home. This is an exciting book filled with all kinds of twists and turns and sub-lots that will keep you guessing. It is worth the investment of time to read this book, you will not be disappointed. If you missed the interview for "Surrender The Wind" and would like to listen to it please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where it is available On Demand. To listen to 24 Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Abingdon Press. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."