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Professional Book Review And Commentary
on the new historical fiction novel
Whispers on the Wind
written by Bridget Geegan Blanton
Copyright © 2004A brief synopsis of
Whispers On The Wind
It is 1884. Kate O'Reilly stares resolutely into the wind on deck of the Golden Vanity, as the shoreline of her beloved Ireland disappears behind a veil of mist. Even now, she resists the possibility that happiness could be found in America. It is her father's dream, not her own. The story of Kate's personal journey begins amidst the mystical beauty of the Irish coastline. She learns early that love and laughter help to ease a soul's burden in life. Kate O'Reilly, just 17, has the pedigree of an Irish peasant and the confidence of a Celtic Warrior Queen. Out of a sense of duty, Kate follows her parents to America and leaves behind a dream for her own future in Ireland, the county she loves. Accompany Kate from the rugged Irish shoreline, through Chicago and on to the verdant mountain valley of Santa Ynez, California where she finds love, happiness and meaning for her life. Professional Book Review
"Blanton's writing is refreshingly self-assured and graceful, her sentiment is clear and unapologetic, and she knows how to portray the human condition."William D. Bushnell,writer for PUBLISHER'S WEEKLYExperience Bridget's writing style for yourself. Visit our sample chapter page by clicking here. Reader Reviews
Bridget Blanton's new book 'Whispers on the Wind' is an amazingly beautiful love story. Her ability to capture the Irish countryside is remarkably accurate and alluring. After reading her description of the countryside, the scent of the lavender and the taste of the food, one wants to visit Ireland immediately and experience it's mysterious beauty and charm. Bridget's characters jump off the page with realism and energy. They are people you love to love, love to hate and always want to know more about, which keeps the reader engrossed in their development. Bridget orchestrates a variety of lives and the paths they follow in the backdrop of her main characters, yet connects them fluidly like a river with many tributaries. The book 'Whispers on the Wind' is a story both young and old will enjoy because it engrosses you like a soft, comfortable chair, and keeps your attention, like a blazing fire.
Note from Bridget…
The sequel is underway ... and I hope to publish it in the Fall of 2012.
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I received your book on Tuesday and finished it on Thursday. I LOVED IT! Within the first couple of chapters you had me smiling, laughing and crying. It was absolutely amazing, the kind of book you can't put down. You know, I'm not much of a love story reader, and I promise you that this was not only the best love story I've read, but it was also one of the best books I've read. When a book has you not only emotionally involved, but you actually laugh or cry out loud the writer has done something truly amazing. That's how your book reads. I was so deeply moved by the words and the story you created. You describe in such great detail where the characters are, that I could actually envision myself seeing the scene that you were describing. It was truly amazing. I knew the book would be good, well great, but it was even more than that. I can't describe how much I enjoyed reading your wonderful book.
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Bridget Geegan Blanton
BRIDGET GEEGAN BLANTON writes a regular column for a local newspaper and worked for several years as a French Translator. She is a native of Chicago and earned a B.A. at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana. The author and her husband Chris, have three grown children and reside in Southern California. Cooking and creating collage-style art are among her hobbies.
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Historical Fiction Novel
It is 1884. Kate O'Reilly stares resolutely into the wind on deck of the Golden Vanity, as the shoreline of her beloved Ireland disappears behind a veil of mist... Accompany Kate from the rugged Irish shoreline, through Chicago and on to the verdant mountain valley of Santa Ynez, California where she finds love, happiness and meaning for her life.
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