MY REVIEW:
Aunt Marigold’s house on Malcolm Street is a haven for tormented souls, a place of peace and love that enables the heart to heal. Leah and Josiah are two of those in need of a touch from both Marigold and the Lord. Each of them has lost a beloved spouse and child through accident and disease and when there was nowhere else to turn, Marigold provided a refuge. In her wisdom, Marigold encouraged each of them to reach out to help others, knowing that in doing so they would find the healing so desperately needed.
The House of Malcolm Street is an emotional roller coaster that plumbs the depths of Josiah and Leah’s hearts. With a plot that contains more introspection than action, it still managed to hold my interest until the end. The author dropped enough hints along the way that I was not surprised at the source of Leah’s nightmares. I was generally pleased with the resolution of relationships but had hoped for more between Leah and Josiah. Could there be a sequel in the works?
For those who enjoy a thoughtful story, The House on Malcolm Street is a must read. Those who like more action, suspense, or romance should look elsewhere.
This book was provided for review by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.
Available September 2010 at your favorite bookseller from
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Beloved author Leisha Kelly releases long-anticipated novel about the story of a young widow and her journey to start over.
From the bestselling author of Emma’s Gift, comes The House on Malcolm Street, Leisha Kelly’s latest novel about finding healing in the most unexpected of places.
It is the autumn of 1920 and Leah Breckenridge is desperate to find a way to provide for her young daughter. After losing her husband and infant son in an accident, she is angry at God and fearful about the future. Finding refuge in a boardinghouse run by her late husband’s aunt, Leah’s heart begins the slow process of mending. Is it the people who surround her—or perhaps this very house—that reach into her heart with healing?
Delightful, realistic characters and skilled writing make The House on Malcolm Street by Leisha Kelly a treasure.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Leisha Kelly is the author of several bestselling historical fiction books, including Emma’s Gift, Julia’s Hope, and Katie’s Dream. She has served many years on her local library board, continuing to bring good reads and educational opportunities to her community. Once a waitress, cafe manager, tutor, and EMT, Leisha is now a busy novelist and speaker who is active in the ministries of her church. She lives with her family in Illinois.
