Dream of the White Stallion
by Julia Oliver
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Pub Date Aug 13 2019 | Archive Date Mar 07 2021
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Description
Kathryn Alexander, writing in her personal journal, describes her coming of age while dealing with childhood bullies and a dying mother. She is a shy teenager living in 18th century England, the era when Thoroughbred racing and breeding became the rage among the aristocracy. She has always loved horses, and even though her Irish father is an exceptional, but nontraditional, equine trainer and healer, her humble working-class family could never afford one of the beautiful animals. Although a commoner herself, Kathryn secretly loves William Stanley, the handsome young viscount who shares her passion and affinity for horses. Kathryn and her father save a crippled, young foal and raise it only to have the filly stolen the night her father is killed. This horrific event spirals Kathryn into a nightmare of desperate destitution, destructive choices, and eventually a spiritual journey that will change her life forever. Will she solve the mystery of her father’s murder, find forgiveness for her crushing guilt, and overcome the class differences that separate her from the man she loves?
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Featured Reviews
Ann F, Reviewer
This book was so good! It is well written and holds your attention from the first page until the last. It is full of emotions and you can feel every one of them. I highly recommend this book. Thank you Page Publishing via NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Michelle C, Reviewer
A story of twists and turns, good and evil that keeps you turning pages to find out what happens. It's also a story of learning how having faith can lead you to great places.
Evie H, Reviewer
She was born Kathryn Ann Alexander in 1717, the child of an aristocrat and a commoner. Dream of the White Stallion is her journal which serves as a record of her life. She was the beloved only child of parents who taught her much. From her father, a flawed man, came a love of horses and all that came with caring for them. Her mother educated her in the arts. One tragedy after another befell the family and her life spiraled out of control. She suffered unimaginable losses and her faith was shattered. Could she survive all she had endured?
Because this story is so skillfully told, readers can feel every one of Kathryn's emotions as her resolve and strength were tested. It is as though we are with her throughout her life. Many people came in and out of her life and they are a varied group. Some were loving and some outright dangerous.
I found this to be a beautifully written powerful story. It deals with themes of family, loss, faith, hope and love. This book is well worth reading. Highly recommended.
The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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