This story
is set in Kansas around 1900 and is about a young woman who works under-cover
to discover hiring and work practices that involve children. The heroine of the story is a plucky,
determined young woman with a tender heart named Caroline. Her generous heart
draws her to three children who need her guidance and she rises to the task
though it threatens her independence.
We meet many
characters along the way including Ollie who is also at the factory, undercover
for a different purpose. He is the heir to the chocolate factory but wants to
learn about the business through hands-on work and observation but the
operations manager of the factory intends to bring down the family dynasty and
advance his own selfish cause. Caroline and Ollie are drawn to one another and
the excitement begins.
Vogel Sawyer
writes a lovely tale that includes romance, intrigue and suspense. Her villain is evil indeed but very well
written and believable. I could almost smell the chocolate wafting deliciously
from the confections being created. Her characters and her story
line keeps the reader turning the pages. I haven’t read any books from this
author before but was not disappointed. She writes a wonderful story!
I received a
complimentary copy from Waterbrook Press in exchange for my honest review.
