When it warms up it becomes much more interesting but I wish I could have seen more of the end (although I know, it is probably better imagined.) ' - Caitlin, ' This book starts out a little stiff and slow. I love the moral of the story and the lead character is a strong intelligent woman. IT was a book I was constantly finding the time to read. It started out a little slow and really detailed but then it picked up really quickly. Not too preachy, which was a pleasant surprise. Still, it was an enjoyable read about a woman preparing for her debut in the Victorian era and being none too happy about it. ' Yet another Kindle freebie! As is typical with most 'Christian' lit, I had the plot figured out long before the protagonist did. This one only had a hint of religion in it and I would have liked to have seen the main character grow a little more through a better relationship with The Lord through her relationship with her more spiritually aware suitor, Harry. Especially the ones with a spiritual message tied into them.

' I do love a good historical fiction romance. I recommend it to anyone who liked this series or is interested in the gilded age of New York City. It was a really good read reminiscent of the 'Luxe' series, but more enjoyable and lighthearted. Yes it was a free Kindle book, so I might not have bought it to read, but it was a good chick book. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:.Some parts were a little predictable, but all in all it was a good read.' And I love the hymn that Clara's mother used to sing before she died. However, I loved how the story always went back to the fact that God loves us just as we are. I wasn't overly excited about all the balls and dinner parties and stuff. But after a gossip backlash turns ugly, Clara's future and that of her own family depend on how shrewdly she plays the game. When a man appears who seems to love her for who she is, Clara must choose the kind of life she really wants.

As Clara Carter's social debut looms in 1890s New York City, the spotlight turns her into a society-page darling. With She Walks in Beauty, multiple Christy Award finalist Siri Mitchell shows why she's acclaimed as one of Christian fiction's clearest and most original voices.

She Walks in Beauty by Siri Mitchell