Receive Me Falling

by Erika Robuck

Book Overview

Hidden texts, scandalous diaries, antique paintings, and confessional lettershelp Meghan Owen uncover the secrets of her family's sugar plantation and putthe ghosts to rest. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0982229801
• ISBN13: 9780982229804
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Elysian Fields Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

An intriguing blend of historical fiction and the secrets of one's family coming out

Truth always seems to show up at the worst possible time. "Receive Me Falling" is the story of Meghan, a woman who faces inheritance of her father's land, only to find it was acquired by not so honest means and herself in serious legal trouble, as well as paranormal trouble as the history of her father's estate appears to hassle her. Telling both the story of Meghan and the tragedy of her ghosts, "Receive me Falling" is an intriguing blend of historical fiction and the secrets of one's family coming out.

Historical Fiction with a modern day mystery

Meg's life had always been happy, well-adjusted and predictable. She was close to her parents and engaged to a man she loved. Her family was well off and Meg worked for a political figure. On the night of her engagement party all that changed - Meg's parents were killed in a tragic car accident. Unable to handle the sadness and pressures of day to day life Meg calls off her wedding and heads to Nevis where her family owns an old plantation named Eden. Shortly after her arrival in Nevis an already overwhelmed Meg learns that her father, whom she had always admired and respected, had stolen millions from his clients. She realizes she must sell many of their assets to correct the crime and pay back the families. Before selling, Meg wants to learn more about Eden and the ghost stories surrounding it. Who is playing the piano she hears coming from the plantation at night? Do former slaves really haunt Nevis? Catherine Dall lived at Eden Plantation with her alcoholic father during the 1800's. She secretly took care of most plantation business, but was limited by being a woman. She knew that if something were to happen to her father the overseer would quickly take control of the plantation. She has seen his treatment of the slaves and his contempt of her and could not let that happen. Catherine was confused by her feelings about owning slaves. Her own mother died during childbirth and she was raised by "Mami" Esther. Esther had her daughter Leah within weeks of Catherine's birth and they were raised together and loved one another like sisters and best friends. Catherine could not believe the opinion of other slave owners who thought that the slaves were made for labor and enjoyed it or that they did not have feelings like the white property owners. When James and Albert Silwel, secret abolitionists determined to end the islands slavery, visited Nevis she grew even more confused and she found herself falling in love with James. Her father had other plans for her future that would benefit the plantation. Catherine also noticed that Leah had been distancing herself and wanted to fix whatever might have been wrong. Did she put a wedge between herself and her father by acting on her feelings toward slavery and James? Was she be able to repair her relationship with Leah or did a greater tragedy ensue? Secrets unfold in this novel that change both Meghan and Catherine forever. This novel seemed so interesting when I read the back cover and it did not disappoint. I finished this quickly just because I could not put the book down. The stories of Meg and Catherine are captivating. The chapters jumped from current day to the past, but were easy to follow. Each chapter revealed a little more about the past -either through living it with Catherine or through Meg's research. Eventually all of this came together to build a story of the past for Meg that helped lay to rest the pain that surrounded Eden for over a century. It also allowed Meg to have peace in her dec

An Intriguing and Fascinating Book

I met the author at a book signing that I did not know was taking place at a bookstore on Topsail Island, NC. I decided to try the book and am so glad that I did. I loved the richness of the characters and the two stories being told simultaneously. In addition, the intricate mix of the dual stories with the history of Nevis and life in the 1830's was well-done. The author had obviously done her homework. The surprises of the appearance of Hamilton and Leah's fate just added to the delightful reading of the book. And I really want to visit Nevis!!! I am glad that she has started on her second book. I eagerly look forward to it!

Be transported back in time...

The writer has a talent for making you feel like you are there. I love when a book wraps you up and takes you into the story. I started this book on a cold February afternoon and was quickly transported to a 19th century plantation on a Carribean island. I was interrupted and for a moment did not know where I was! This is a great story that moves quickly and left me wanting to learn more about the history of the island.

You won't want to stop reading

The carribean, tropical breezes, warm sunny beaches. Sugar plantations, 19th century, slaves, deception. Read on as you are taken back to 19th century Nevis Island. Catherine is a strong woman for this time peiod who no problem speaking her mind. She has almost complete control of the family plantation, Eden, due to her father's alcoholism. She loves her father and her slave family deeply, and she finds a love she thought she would never have. Meghan has her family ripped away hours after her engagement party. This leads her to Nevis and begins to unwind the truth behind her father business practices, Hamilton, the mysterious sounds of the piano, and what happened to Catherine and her home, Eden. Pay attention to the details, to see if you can unravel the story. I can't wait for a sequel.