A Pearl Of Great Price
To Treasure An Heiress by Roseanna M White is an enthralling Christian historical adventure which I thoroughly enjoyed. It is the second book in The Secrets Of The Isles series, and though it can be read as a stand-alone, I would recommend reading book one first.
The novel is set in 1906 on the Scilly Isles and follows on immediately where book one finished
All the familiar characters are in the tale but the focus is on a different lead pair. There is a delightful light-hearted and amusing banter between the two which highly entertains the reader.
We see that first impressions are not always correct. Some are charming at first but turn out to be wolves in sheep’s clothing, and the flock need to beware. Others seem abrasive at first but turn out to be true gentlemen.
Being a gentleman has nothing to do with class and everything to do with character.
God looks after His children. The characters are seeking buried treasure. True treasure is not found in the ground but in the hearts of people. When we sin, we are like buried treasure – we are dirty and need washing with the blood of Jesus. Within the hearts of the children of God is where true treasure is found.
There are those who mean harm. Their black hearts do black deeds. When all seems lost, it is to God that a character turns. “Pray… here I am in need of Your protection.” God can use others in His rescue plans.
God is our true rescuer. “The best thing you could possibly do is to put her in God’s hands.” When we do not know what to do, we can place our loved ones into the hands of God.
We need firm foundations. We need to build our lives on Jesus. Faith is not about religion. Faith is about relationship with Jesus. We need our lives to be in align with His. “Our lives are a monument to Him, not to ourselves.”
When we mess up (and we will), we need to own up. “God is bigger than our mistakes.” God can take our messes and turn them into beautiful masterpieces. Every mistake “is just an opportunity for the Lord to meet us.”
I am thoroughly enjoying this series from Roseanna M White. It is an exciting adventure suspense that has God at the centre. It is wonderful to witness lives turning to Him.
JULIA WILSON