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    Engraved on the Heart
    Engraved on the Heart
    Engraved on the Heart
    Audiobook10 hours

    Engraved on the Heart

    Written by Tara Johnson

    Narrated by Barbara McCulloh

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    About this audiobook

    Reluctant debutante Keziah Montgomery lives beneath the weighty expectations of her staunch Confederate
    family, forced to keep her epilepsy secret for fear of a scandal. As the tensions of the Civil War arrive on their doorstep
    in Savannah, Keziah sees little cause for balls and courting. Despite her discomfort, she cannot imagine an escape from
    her familial confines—until her old schoolmate Micah shows her a life-changing truth that sets her feet on a new path
    … as a conductor in the Underground Railroad.

    Dr. Micah Greyson never hesitates to answer the call of duty, no matter how dangerous, until the enchanting
    Keziah walks back into his life and turns his well-ordered plans upside down. Torn between the life he has always
    known in Savannah and the fight for abolition, Micah struggles to discern God’s plan amid such turbulent times.

    Battling an angry fiancé, a war-tattered brother, bounty hunters, and their own personal demons, Keziah and
    Micah must decide if true love is worth the price … and if they are strong enough to survive the unyielding pain
    of war.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateApr 7, 2020
    ISBN9781980081777
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    • 4/5
      Keziah gets involved in the underground railroad. I really enjoyed this book. The romance was well done. The religious aspects were handled very well. Many abolitionist were motivated by their faith.
    • 4/5
      Civil War-era Savannah came alive within the pages of Engraved on The Heart by Tara Johnson. Although I am a transplanted Georgian (36 years now), I did not know much about that city’s involvement during the war, but this new-to-me author had it spot on. How do I know? I was recommending this book to a friend who happened to teach Georgia History to 8th graders for years. Everything she mentioned about Savannah, I responded with “that’s in the book!”. With its heartfelt message, engaging characters, and historical accuracy, this book is a recommended read for fans of historical romance fiction.As the book opens, the South is on the verge of seceding from the Union. Sentiments are high with hopes of a glorious future for the old South. But main character, Keziah Montgomery chafes at the old ways and old ideas. Her views on abolition, plus her gender, are disregarded. As her parents work to get her married off, the war begins and everything changes for Keziah.I loved the history surrounding the Underground Railroad in Savannah that Johnson details. It made me want to visit this city’s historic sites again. Abolition was certainly not popular, but there were many who believed in freedom for all — that was encouraging and enlightening. Keziah and Micah Greyson are integral parts to the railroad, and the book brought new appreciation of the danger involved in such a clandestine undertaking. Keziah longs for freedom of her own — from family expectations and societal structures. Her gender and her misunderstood ailment bring huge limitations to what she could do. That was eye-opening as well. The message of value in God’s eyes is very relevant for modern readers. There’s plenty of romance, mystery, and suspense in Engraved on The Heart — it is the whole package and a recommended read!Recommended.Audience: adults.(Thanks to Tyndale Publishing for a complimentary copy. All opinion expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      Engraved on the Heart by Tara Johnson is a novel set during the Civil War. Living in Savannah, Georgia during this tumultuous time Keziah Montgomery is not your typical Southern belle. Her dedicated Confederate family cling to their southern roots and she is forced to trail along until a classmate comes back into her life challenging her to think of others. Her prayer becomes, “Lord I want to make a difference. Help me to make a difference.” And her life is changed forever! This story brought the struggles of the Confederate South to life. Would I have had the courage to stand up for what is right regardless of the price? Engraved on the Heart had it all – laughter, romance, tears and at times utter nail-biting suspense. This story is worth numerous reads over and over. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Johnson writes next. “Think about all the good that can come from one person igniting a spark in a single man. One person’s life can touch so many.”
    • 4/5
      The thing that drew me into selecting this book, as always, was the book cover. It intrigued me and beckoned me to learn more about the young girl on the front.The story starts off with a start, with Keziah “Kezzie” at a ball and collapsing, and very soon afterwards we find out what the illness is that strikes Kezzie at will. It is here at the ball that she meets up with an old childhood friend, Micah who just returned from studying to be a doctor. So nonetheless, it is Micah who tends to her and discovers her secret.Over time, Micah introduces Kezzie to the other world that is happening around her, the slaves that are being sent away from the south via the underground railroad. She becomes involved and soon discovers the trials and troubles that can be brought forth with her involvement.The story is well written and it dives into subjects that I haven’t encountered before in a book, that is, within the Christian fiction realm. There were some parts, such as the capture of a fugitive slave at the hands of Peterson that was just a bit too graphic for me. Otherwise, it was a story that weaved it’s wave between the antebellum world and the chances that many took to be part of the underground railroad.I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review.
    • 5/5
      The stunning cover art of Engraved on the Heart caught my attention, and the blurb intrigued me. The author described life during the tumultuous Civil War so well, and I was quickly drawn into the story by the great characters.Keziah (Kizzie) Montgomery is thought of as a weak invalid, even by her well meaning parents who shield her from life’s hardships. Her dreams of living a normal life seems out of reach until Micah, a former schoolmate and now doctor, reappears in her life.Micah opens Kizzie’s eyes to the hardships of slavery and the quest for freedom, and she begins to share his passion. He offers medical suggestions to improve her condition, however her parents, unyielding Confederates, despise him and shun any medical help he offers.Numerous hardships fall upon Kizzie and her family, including death, sickness, and an unwanted promise to marry (to name a few.)The story has many twists, heartbreaks, and discoveries, and Kizzie’s growth is substantial. Their relationship encounters many obstacles, but faith provides the perfect light to guide them through their darkest moments. This is a wonderful debut for Tara Johnson, and I look forward to more of her work. I received a copy of this book from the publisher via TyndaleBlogNetwork.
    • 5/5
      What a great book to get lost in, and it held me to the end, and then I wanted more.The author sets this book in the deep South, Savannah to be exact, and at the cusp of the Civil War, and we put faces to different points of view. We also find our main character, Kezzie suffers from a condition that could have her end up in an institution, and Micah has a father with abolitionist roots, not something either wants during this time in history.This is not a sweet romantic novel, no this is a read that will have you wondering who is going to survive, a book with a lot of facts and action in it, and one that you will be screaming “No” to.I received this book through the Tyndale Blog Network, and was not required to give a positive review.