A Promise Engraved

 About the Book: 

Can Promises Made in Times of Struggle Endure 200 Years?
 
Visit historic American landmarks through the Doors to the Past series. History and today collide in stories full of mystery, intrigue, faith, and romance.

Young, spirited Josie Wilkins life is about to take a turn when faced with political turmoil and forbidden love in San Antonio of 1836. John Gilbert has won her heart, despite being a Protestant preacher who is forbidden to practice his faith in Texas. Will either of them survive an epic battle for liberty to create a legacy of love?
 
Nearly 200 years later, Kayleigh Hernandez takes breaks from her demanding job as a refugee coordinator working with Mexican migrants to attend flea markets where she has found a uniquely engraved ring. Enlisting the help of appraiser Brandon Shuman, they piece together a love story long forgotten. But will dangers linked to Kayleigh’s work end her own hopes for leaving a legacy built on hope, faith, and love?

My Review: 

A Promise Engraved is one of the books in the Doors to the Past series from Barbour Books and each one is unique and well researched. Ms. Tolma did a remarkable job in telling two stories that revolved around a uniquely beautiful cat’s eye ring with mysterious engravings on the inside of the band. Reading the stories of both Josie Wilkins and Kayleigh Hernandez and the difficulties they had to overcome in their lives was interesting. 

Having heard the phrase, “Remember the Alamo”, was something that I heard about in history class, but reading about the events of the battle through Josie’s life made it come alive. I liked the element of mystery and suspense of the story that is set in the present in Kayleigh’s life.  It kept me wondering how the past and the present were connected.  I’d recommend this book if you like Christian historical fiction with strong female characters. 

A favorite quote that showed the wonderful attitude Josie had about circumstances in her life was when she stated, “ … we have no guarantees in this life and that we must entrust the ones we have into the Lord’s hands. That is why I want to be able to live whatever days God has ordained for me to the fullest.” 

I received an e-book from the publisher through NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. All opinions are my own.