
Here Burns My Candle
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Liz Curtis Higgs
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By:
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Liz Curtis Higgs
A mother who cannot face her future.
A daughter who cannot escape her past.
Lady Elisabeth Kerr is a keeper of secrets. A Highlander by birth and a Lowlander by marriage, she honors the auld ways, even as doubts and fears stir deep within her. Her husband, Lord Donald, has secrets of his own, well hidden from the household, yet whispered among the town gossips. His mother, the dowager Lady Marjory, hides gold beneath her floor and guilt inside her heart. Though her two abiding passions are maintaining her place in society and coddling her grown sons, Marjory’s many regrets, buried in Greyfriars Churchyard, continue to plague her.
One by one the Kerr family secrets begin to surface, even as bonny Prince Charlie and his rebel army ride into Edinburgh in September 1745, intent on capturing the crown.
A timeless story of love and betrayal, loss and redemption, flickering against the vivid backdrop of 18th-century Scotland, Here Burns My Candle illumines the dark side of human nature, even as hope, the brightest of tapers, lights the way home.
Includes a bonus PDF with a listener's guide, glossary, and map
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Critic reviews
"Higgs is a stickler for period authenticity and has done her homework on history and dialect. Fans have been waiting five years for this novel and will not be disappointed." (Publishers Weekly)
Pulls you in!
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Wonderful storyline
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You are a Blessing
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Liz Rocks
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Awesome!
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What made the experience of listening to Here Burns My Candle the most enjoyable?
I absolutely loved the accent that Liz Curtis Higgs conveyed in the reading of her story. Quality work!Who was your favorite character and why?
I loved Elizabeth because I feel like she changed the most. She had do deal with some pretty bad things, yet she learned to depend on God.What does Liz Curtis Higgs bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I'm so glad I got the audio version of this book instead of the ebook version. The way Liz brings this story to life with authentic accents and great voice characterization made this the best audiobook I've listened to this year. I would have never heard the full flavor of the characters in my head like this audio book delivers.Another Winner by Higgs!
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The research that went into this book is highly impressive. If you are a Scottish history buff you will love this book.
The story of a story
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excellant narrator
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
A story of Romance, power, war and destitution this one has it all. A family of some standing is put to the test of war and losing family members and becoming financially stretched - this one is interesting if you like period dramas.Highlander girl to city lady
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If you could sum up Here Burns My Candle in three words, what would they be?
God's love & forgiveness.Who was your favorite character and why?
Bess is my favorite. She held her head high even though her husband cheated on her. She was kind to those who had not shown kindness to her. She had a gentle grace and a beautiful heart.Any additional comments?
This was a great story of Ruth and Naomi (Bess and Marge) set in Scotland and 1745/6. Marge and Bess represent the two ladies. The book showed all the suffering they went though. But they were able to see all of God's blessings. The performance was excellent. I recommend reading this book first and then follow up with "Mine is the Night" for the ending of the story.The story of Ruth set in another time.
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