Who Would Like This Book:
If you crave lush, immersive historical romance with a truly unique setting, "Whispers of Heaven" delivers! Set in 1840s Tasmania, it brings colonial Australia to vivid life, with atmospheric descriptions that transport you right into the era. Jesmond and Lucas are compelling leads - she's a science-loving, strong heroine challenging her fate, and he's an Irish convict with a complex past. The storyline is full of angsty, forbidden love and impossible stakes, perfect for fans of star-crossed romances and those who value rich historical detail. If you're looking for a romance with big emotions, historical accuracy, and depth, this is for you!
Who May Not Like This Book:
This isn't your lighthearted, breezy romance - so if you prefer low-drama love stories or lots of instant chemistry, you may find parts of the book slow or heavy. Some readers felt the romance between Jesmond and Lucas lacked a bit of spark, and the pacing could be slow at times with a bit of repetitive prose. If you want an epilogue or a tidier wrap-up, the ending may feel abrupt. Those who are sensitive to darker historical realities (including convict suffering) or who prefer multiple points of view may also find it less to their taste.
About:
'Whispers of Heaven' by Candice Proctor is a historical romance novel set in Tasmania in the 19th century. The story follows Jesmond Corbett, a young woman returning home from studying in England, who finds herself torn between her arranged engagement to a wealthy landowner and her growing feelings for Lucas Gallagher, an Irish convict laborer working on her estate. Their forbidden love faces numerous obstacles, including societal expectations and Lucas' past as a convict, creating a sense of doom and hopelessness in their relationship. The book is praised for its detailed descriptions of the Tasmanian setting, authentic characters, and the emotional depth of the storyline.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of sexual assault, social injustice, and the harsh realities of convict treatment.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance that develops gradually, characterized by emotional tension and struggles due to societal expectations.
From The Publisher:
"A wonderful novel rich in emotion" -NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jill Marie LandisTasmania, 1840: Jesmond Corbett returns home from school in London determined to conform to the expectations of her aristocratic family and marry the childhood companion to whom she is betrothed. But Jessie is a woman filled with restless longings and unacknowledged needs. And nothing in her sheltered life has prepared her for Lucas Gallagher, an Irish rebel doomed to a lifetime of suffering and humiliating servitude. For Jessie's island home is a place of brutal contradictions, its genteel lifestyle and gracious estates based on the soul-crushing labor of the convicts who toil under the British penal system. Haunted by a tragic past but fiercely proud, Gallagher has vowed to escape this living hell or die trying. But he can't resist the dangerous desires stirred by the vital, troubled young woman to whose family he has been assigned. And although they know their love can have no future, the star-crossed lovers inevitably succumb to a forbidden passion that threatens to destroy both their lives and Gallagher's last chance to reach for freedom. Filled with the masterful blend of vividly drawn, memorable characters and high adventure for which Candice Proctor is renowned, here is a unforgettable tale of love and triumph that deftly combines the mannered elegance of DOWNTON ABBEY with the excitement and raw Australian beauty of THE THORN BIRDS."Rich, unusual, and classic-like reading Woodiwiss again for the first time." NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Jill Barnett
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