A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1)

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After an unwanted past, Claire strives to create something that will last as an artist among Nashville s elite society in the 1860s.Claire Laurent s greatest aspiration is to paint something that will bring her acclaim Yet her father insists she work as a copyist A forger When she s forced to flee her home, her path collides with attorney Sutton Monroe, who shows her kindness by not turning her in to authorities But when he later refuses to come to her aid, Claire fears she s sorely misjudged him Finding herself among the elite of Nashville society, Claire believes her dream of creating a lasting impression in the world of art is within reach but only if her past remains hidden.The Federal Army destroyed Sutton s home, confiscated his land, and threatens to destroy his family s honor His determination to reclaim what belongs to him reveals a truth that may cost him than he ever imagined as well as the woman he loves.Set at Nashville s historic Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Adelicia Acklen, A Lasting Impression is a sweeping love story about a nation mending after war, the redemption of those wounded, and the courage of a man and woman to see themselves and each other for who they really are. Download A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1) Author Tamera Alexander – kino-fada.fr First posted on my blog, Legacy of a Writer.Wow Words seem so inadequate to express just how rich this book is both in historical details and the romantic tension I can t remember exactly, but it s been a while since a book touched me so emotionally I was fighting tears at times But therein is the beauty of Tamera Alexander s new release, A Lasting Impression her writing touches to the heart.And the writing Tamera s style was beautiful and brought to life the Belmont mansion as seen through First posted on my blog, Legacy of a Writer.Wow Words seem so inadequate to express just how rich this book is both in historical details and the romantic tension I can t remember exactly, but it s been a while since a book touched me so emotionally I was fighting tears at times But therein is the beauty of Tamera Alexander s new release, A Lasting Impression her writing touches to the heart.And the writing Tamera s style was beautiful and brought to life the Belmont mansion as seen through Claire s eyes The dept...A Lasting Impression is a wonderful start to a new series With writing that is rich and textured, Ms Alexander paints a portrait of Belmont and Nashville after the Civil War that will pull you in and almost make you believe that you are living there yourself.Oh My I don t even know where to begin to write a review that can do justice to Tamera Alexander s latest masterpiece When I opened this book, I knew I was in for a treat, and I still managed to be overwhelmed by it Tammy is truly one of the most gifted authors I have read, and A Lasting Impression is her best novel yet Just as a black and white sketch is only a faint depiction of a painting, the summary above can only give a glimpse into the outline of this book Tamera Alexander brings li Oh My I don t even know where to begin to write a review that can do justice to Tamera Alexander s latest masterpiece When I opened this book, I knew I was in for a treat, and I still managed to be overwhelmed by it Tammy is truly one of the most gifted authors I have read, and A Lasting Impression is her best novel yet Just as a black and white sketch is only a faint depiction of a painting, the summary above can only give a glimpse into the outline of this book Tamera Alexander brings life and color to these characters and this setting, not with brush and palette, but with words painted across th...Originally posted on Reveries Reviews AH THIS BOOK WAS SO AMAZING Okay, I d better calm down and write an orderly review of this fantastic book which I adore and want to read again and again and again and again So yep.First, Belmont gorgeous I want to live there I need to live there Second, Adelicia Acklen Amazing character She was a real person who actually lived and some of the words she said in the book were written by her in a letter to someone That s so cool She has a Originally posted on Reveries Reviews AH THIS BOOK WAS SO AMAZING Okay, I d better calm down and write an orderly review of this fantastic book which I adore and want to read again and again and again and again So yep.First...I checked this book out from my church library on recommendation from a friend I know a lot about the Civil War and post Civil War era, so was pleasantly surprised to learn as much as I did by reading this book I was unfamiliar with the wealthy Mrs Adelecia Acklen and her fabulous mansion and art collection I was so intrigued by her, I did my own research after finishing the novel Ms Alexander s description is meticulous, enabling me to envision the mansion, surrounding area, and artwork, I checked this book out from my church library on recommendation from a friend I know a lot about the Civil War and post Civil War era, so was pleasantly surprised to learn as much as I did by reading this book I was unfamiliar with the wealthy Mrs Adelecia Acklen and her fabulous mansion and art collection I was so int...Tammy is a special author to me, and it s not just because we share the same school history with a private school in Georgia or the southern hospitality spirit It s because of that and because her stories get under your skin and in to your heart Her characters are real and leap from the page I was captivated by every series I have read so far, pretty much from page one I have lost many a night sleep or day s chore lacked accomplishment simply because I was too distraught by the idea of leavi Tammy is a special author to me, and it s not just because we share the same school history with a private school in Georgia or the southern hospitality spirit It s because of that and because her stories get under your skin and in to your heart Her characters are real and leap from the page I was captivated by every series I have read so far, pretty much from page one I have lost many a night sleep or day s chore lacked accomplishment simply because I was too distraught by the idea of leaving the plot and protagonist until I found out what happened next.It s amazing to me, how Tammy can find characters with a slight bit of past that makes you really want to not like them, and walk on the other side of the road but she finds ways to bring them into your hearts and they a...This was a good story I enjoyed the historical setting, the characters, the growing relationship between Claire and Sutton, and also the relationship she had with Mrs Acklen It was fun to imagine what it would have been like to live, or even work, in a grandiose place such as Belmont Mansion with all the descriptions that the author included throughout The story was hard to get into in the beginning, it was slow and took awhile to set up but then became fun to read There really wasn t a cli This was a good story I enjoyed the historical setting, the characters, the growing relationship between Claire and Sutton, and also the relationship she had with Mrs Acklen It was fun to imagine what it woul...A sweet read, but I felt like there was no real conflict Everything was too easily resolved I would have liked a bittension, but as a romance it was a good story.I was pleasantly surprised by this book I liked the strong female characters in the book who are strong, yet imperfect and acknowledge that imperfection I liked the glimpses of life after the Civil War that I had not considered such as how former slaves relate to white people they ve known all their lives and vice versa I was also intrigued by Mrs Aklen s life Her marriages and the number of children she had lost I think it really brought home to me what life was like in that time perio...When I finished the last page of A Lasting Impression, I breathed a sigh of contentment The story of Claire Laurent overcoming the hurts of her past was beautiful, genuine and a joy to read.Alexander was spot on with the setting I have never been to Belmont mansion, but I felt like I was there within the pages of this book The opulence and grandeur were palpable, as well as Alexander s description of the surrounding landscape.The characters were wonderful as well, each one coming to life in t When I finished the last page of A Lasting Impression, I breathed a sigh of contentment The story of Claire Laurent overcoming the hurts of her past was b...

A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1)
  • English
  • 15 December 2017
  • Paperback
  • 432 pages
  • 0764206222
  • Tamera Alexander
  • A Lasting Impression (Belmont Mansion, #1)