Daughters of Northern Shores

by Joanne Bischof

Book Overview

In this stunning sequel to The Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Aven and Thor's love story continues--and an age-old feud endangers the Norgaard family in ways no one could have ever imagined.

Aven Norgaard understands courage. Orphaned within an Irish workhouse, then widowed at just nineteen, she voyaged to America where she was wooed and wed by Thor Norgaard, a Deaf man in rural Appalachia. That the Lord saw her along the winding...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0718099125
• ISBN13: 9780718099121
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Captivating historical fiction

Daughters of Northern Shores is the second in the Blackbird Mountain series by Joanne Bischof. I was so looking forward to reading it and was not in the least disappointed. Although one could read this as a stand-alone story as the author does a good job filling in the back story, I would suggest being sure to read Sons of Blackbird Mountain for a more full experience with these characters. Despite the past difficulties Aven and Thor are building their new life together, with a wee one on the way, when a debilitating disease threatens their happiness. How did it happen and what will be the outcome? Thor's brother, Haakon, who fled the mountain home four years prior has now made a difficult decision to return and 'face the music' so to speak. How will he be received? Has he really changed enough to be accepted back into the family fold? The characters are well-defined, well rounded with attributes and flaws and depicted with deep-set emotions as they learn to cope with the struggles that come their way in the story. And the struggles--retaliation from a neighbor bent on evil revenge, severe illness, forgiveness, and restoration--were very real and the author expertly dealt with these gritty subjects. The descriptive writing style, original use of language and imagery vividly paint a realistic portrait of life in the mountains of Virginia in the 1890s, as well as life at sea on a trading ship. Daughters of Northern Shores is a story that, although it comes to a satisfactory ending, sadly does end. I wish there were more to come in the story of the Norgaard family as they trust God to provide and to heal, physically, emotionally and relationally. Readers who love stories of redemption and second chances and historical fiction with a bit of romance will not want to miss this story. I received a complimentary copy of this book via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.