Review of The Daughter of Highland Hall

To go back in time is something many wish they could accomplish. Whether it is to right a wrong, or to escape the present, traveling in time is simply not physically possible. However, some books make it possible to travel in time mentally. Carrie Turansky’s book, The Daughter of Highland Hall, is one such book that provides readers with this possibility.

I had waited months for this book to be released. Finally, there it lay, packed in a box just a few feet from my hands. A layer of tape was all that separated me from an afternoon of pleasure. After fighting with the packaging for what seemed like an eternity, I finally retrieved my prized possession. I sat down on the couch, snuggled in, and opened The Daughter of Highland Hall.

Instantly, I was transported from my couch to Katherine Ramsey’s home in early 20^th century London. Katherine, the protagonist of the story, was in the midst of preparing for her first season, in which she and many other young women her age would be presented to the socialites of England, including the King and Queen. It was during this time that every young woman hoped to secure a marriage proposal to a wealthy young man of high status. The struggles she went through to learn and remember the proper way to walk, talk, and conduct herself during the season became my own. I held my breath as she tripped in front of the King and Queen of England. I felt her sorrow as she suffered unfair consequences when rumors of a scandal in her family spread like a wildfire. Furthermore, I observed a major change in Katherine Ramsey as she became exposed to the poor, hungry, and hurting people just a few miles from her home. She realized that life meant more than money and social status. As her eyes were opened, she began to experience true love – with the people she helped, the man she would marry, and God.

Turansky’s The Daughter of Highland Hall is filled with suspense and surprises. However, Turansky expertly weaves morals and important life lessons throughout the story. She reminds us that poverty and extreme hunger is not limited to third world countries, but can be found near our homes. Through Katherine’s example, we see that God has a plan for our lives that will surpass anything we have planned.

In conclusion, Carrie Turansky’s book, The Daughter of Highland Hall, is definitely a worthwhile read. Not only does she captivate readers with this exciting and suspenseful story, but she also gives readers a chance to “travel” to London, England in 1912. Furthermore, Turansky uses her writing as an opportunity to teach readers. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.