A Pursuit of Home by Kristi Ann Hunter

A Pursuit of Home by Kristi Ann Hunter ISBN-13: 9780764230776 Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Released: November 5, 2019

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from NetGalley:
In early 1800s England, Jess Beauchene has spent most of her life in hiding and always on the move in an effort to leave her past far behind her. But when she learns the family she thought had died just might be alive and in danger, she knows her secrets can only stay buried for so long.

Derek Thornbury loves the past, which has led him to become an expert in history and artifacts. He knows Jess has never liked him, but when she requests his help deciphering the clues laid out in an old family diary, he can't resist the urge to solve the puzzle.

As Jess and Derek race to find the hidden artifact before her family's enemies, they learn as much about each other as they do about the past. But can their search to uncover the truth and set history right lead to a future together?


My Review:
A Pursuit of Home "A Pursuit of Home" is a Christian romance set in 1816 in England. This is the third book in a series. It can be read as a standalone, but reading the previous stories and/or "A Noble Masquerade" will help you to better understand the depth of the relationships. I've been eagerly awaiting Jess's story, and she has a surprising backstory. A brother that she thought had died along with the rest of her family has appeared to claim the throne of a small, nearby European country. To prove that he's the true heir, Jess must decipher an old diary in her possession with the help of an art history expert and together they must track down an ancient artifact. But Jess isn't the only one who wants the proof needed to become king.

The characters were likable and reacted realistically to events. Jess and Derek didn't seem like a good romantic match, yet they brought out the best in each other once they started to understand one another. There was suspense and humor in the disguises and in their attempts to avoid danger. Jess learned that you don't only go to God when you can't handle things by yourself. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable story.


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