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Legends of Graham Mansion #1
Redemption
Be careful what you wish for. When the breakup of her family forces Grae White’s mother to move her two children from their privileged city life to her hometown in the mountains of Virginia, all Grae wants is to be invisible in her new life. But that’s rather hard when everyone knows that her father is the latest headline-grabbing white collar criminal, the most popular boy in school wants to take Grae to the prom, and then there’s that she lives in a haunted mansion. It would make anyone want to get away. Grae soon learns that a simple wish can reveal an unknown ability. Something more than curiosity spirals Grae back in time to seek the truth in the tragedy of a 200 -year-old murder. Along the way, she learns about history, happiness, and heartache in the lives of those who have lived on the property, including her own family. Her first journey reveals secrets that will lead Grae to further explore the legends of Graham Mansion. REDEMPTION is Book One in the Legends of Graham Mansion series. Look for the second story in the series, AMBITION, in spring 2013.
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163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2012
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May 21, 2013
maybe it isn't fair to rate a book when you have been stuck in a reading rut..the last few days when not one book jumps out at you and says READ me. I think the story line was okay but, it took to long to get to the plot of the story. I felt like moving into the mansion took forever and Grae's father was just a jerk! while writing the review I felt it was a 2.5 stars but since I couldn't give that I felt that maybe it would be a three I didn't hate it but, did not love it either.
September 9, 2018
Bravo
I read constantly and this is the most unique and imagination grabbing O have enjoyed in a long time. The story was captivating and I hope to read more of Ms Jude' s work soon.
I read constantly and this is the most unique and imagination grabbing O have enjoyed in a long time. The story was captivating and I hope to read more of Ms Jude' s work soon.
January 7, 2014
I love ghosts and haunted houses. I find Redemption so fascinating, because this is about a real mansion and – guess what – it is really HAUNTED. That gives the novel a little something extra that makes me want to find out more.
It is up to you to decide what is fact and what is fiction.
Clara, the ghost of the mansion, made herself known to Kat.
Kat knew she would not rest until she found the truth.
She asked her Grandpa to tell her the story of Graham Mansion and her journey began.
“We’ve got to be seekers of truth, whether we like it or not.”
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A haunted mansion, crime, mystery, time travel, sadness, tragedy and young love.
Redemption caught my eye during a tour I saw on Promotional Book Tours. YAY! I won a signed, first edition paperback copy and my journey through time began. I love ghosts and hauntings, but there was so much more to the story, especially because there is a real Major Graham Mansion and that adds an extra dimension to the story for me. The writing is excellent and the story flows smoothly, seeming as if it is really happening. Realistic and sweet descriptions of daily life. It is not all gloom and tragedy, but first love and fun as Kat learns many of life’s lessons. I was surprised when I got so involved in Redemption. I thought it would be more like a prequel with details and descriptions, but not much action. Boy, was I wrong.
“…one of the most interesting things about the mansion is that it is a house within a house, a story within a story.”
“…embrace adventure, it can take you beyond your imagination.”
Rosa Lee Jude
It is up to you to decide what is fact and what is fiction.
Clara, the ghost of the mansion, made herself known to Kat.
Kat knew she would not rest until she found the truth.
She asked her Grandpa to tell her the story of Graham Mansion and her journey began.
“We’ve got to be seekers of truth, whether we like it or not.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~
A haunted mansion, crime, mystery, time travel, sadness, tragedy and young love.
Redemption caught my eye during a tour I saw on Promotional Book Tours. YAY! I won a signed, first edition paperback copy and my journey through time began. I love ghosts and hauntings, but there was so much more to the story, especially because there is a real Major Graham Mansion and that adds an extra dimension to the story for me. The writing is excellent and the story flows smoothly, seeming as if it is really happening. Realistic and sweet descriptions of daily life. It is not all gloom and tragedy, but first love and fun as Kat learns many of life’s lessons. I was surprised when I got so involved in Redemption. I thought it would be more like a prequel with details and descriptions, but not much action. Boy, was I wrong.
“…one of the most interesting things about the mansion is that it is a house within a house, a story within a story.”
“…embrace adventure, it can take you beyond your imagination.”
Rosa Lee Jude
January 23, 2018
The White's
This is an amazing story of present day tragedy to a family and their livelihood. Moving from the big city to the Blue Ridge Mountains and an old mansion with a lot of stories inside. A young woman who makes a trip back in time and learns a lot about the hardships of early day America.
The book grabbed me and wouldn't let go from start to finish. If you enjoy time travel, old mansions with ghosts and believing, this is for you.
This is an amazing story of present day tragedy to a family and their livelihood. Moving from the big city to the Blue Ridge Mountains and an old mansion with a lot of stories inside. A young woman who makes a trip back in time and learns a lot about the hardships of early day America.
The book grabbed me and wouldn't let go from start to finish. If you enjoy time travel, old mansions with ghosts and believing, this is for you.
April 21, 2018
Great story! This book was a joy to read
I love time travel stories, and this author did a fantastic job. I was not bored for a second. I could almost feel myself in that portal, I got chills knowing Belle would wake in another century, and I wanted to be there,, too. I was also impressed with the editing, I found no gross errors.
I love time travel stories, and this author did a fantastic job. I was not bored for a second. I could almost feel myself in that portal, I got chills knowing Belle would wake in another century, and I wanted to be there,, too. I was also impressed with the editing, I found no gross errors.
May 22, 2019
A life in the past
Grae and her family are forced to leave their old life and move to Graham mansion. She accidentally makes a trip back in time and learns she is a truth seeker and she witnesses the murder of a landowner and experiences the way of life in early America. This experience shapes her life and outlook. She finds her soulmate. She lives history. A great read.
Grae and her family are forced to leave their old life and move to Graham mansion. She accidentally makes a trip back in time and learns she is a truth seeker and she witnesses the murder of a landowner and experiences the way of life in early America. This experience shapes her life and outlook. She finds her soulmate. She lives history. A great read.
June 4, 2017
Enjoyable Read
Grae, the story's main character was easy to get attached to as I read this story. Her adventures in this time and in the past had a nice flow to them. I look forward to reading more of her adventures.
Grae, the story's main character was easy to get attached to as I read this story. Her adventures in this time and in the past had a nice flow to them. I look forward to reading more of her adventures.
December 28, 2017
Good Book
This book was good. I wasn't blown away by it, but it was good. Grea is a likeable, relatable character and it will fun to see what other adventures she goes on, but I'm not jumping out of my skin to get a hold of the next book. Good story, I would recommend it.
This book was good. I wasn't blown away by it, but it was good. Grea is a likeable, relatable character and it will fun to see what other adventures she goes on, but I'm not jumping out of my skin to get a hold of the next book. Good story, I would recommend it.
June 5, 2019
Time travel with a lesson
Time travel is a family secret for Grae's family. It is a secret she finds out by accident and travels back to 1786. Very well out together and I look forward to reading more about Grae's travel.
Time travel is a family secret for Grae's family. It is a secret she finds out by accident and travels back to 1786. Very well out together and I look forward to reading more about Grae's travel.
December 20, 2019
I was surprised by how much I got into and enjoyed this dual-time -travel book. Very well written, and well developed characters. The author did a great job of transporting me into the scenes of the past era. I am looking forward to reading more in this series.
September 5, 2021
Interesting
The story line is intriguing and different enough to capture the reader's attention. The characters are well written and true to life. How exciting if time travel could be real.
The story line is intriguing and different enough to capture the reader's attention. The characters are well written and true to life. How exciting if time travel could be real.
May 10, 2017
Turn Back Time
A wonderful blend of today and yesterday. Lots of history wrapped in mystery. Can't wait to read the next in the series!!
A wonderful blend of today and yesterday. Lots of history wrapped in mystery. Can't wait to read the next in the series!!
May 19, 2017
Great storyline
Great job on this book. I can't wait to start the second book. If you like time travel books this one is for you.
Great job on this book. I can't wait to start the second book. If you like time travel books this one is for you.
August 7, 2017
Very Interesting
This was an excellent book. It held my interest and took me back in time along with Grae. The portrayal of the old South was believable.
This was an excellent book. It held my interest and took me back in time along with Grae. The portrayal of the old South was believable.
September 21, 2017
Wonderful
I love this book would recommend it to anyone it is full of love history and reflection. It also has suttle thoughts which give way to lessons of life.
I love this book would recommend it to anyone it is full of love history and reflection. It also has suttle thoughts which give way to lessons of life.
June 7, 2019
Fantastic story
I love a time travel book the most, and this storyline was an interesting way to tell the story. I can't wait to read the next.
I love a time travel book the most, and this storyline was an interesting way to tell the story. I can't wait to read the next.
October 28, 2019
Very good
When I realized this was about time travel, I was skeptical.
This book was well written and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
When I realized this was about time travel, I was skeptical.
This book was well written and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
December 22, 2020
Entertaining
This was a truly fun book. The characters were all amazing. A.lot of fun. Reading about different are always fun.
This was a truly fun book. The characters were all amazing. A.lot of fun. Reading about different are always fun.
August 7, 2024
Interesting plot - not your usual mystery. Well written, but not fast-paced. I rate it 4.1 stars.
March 17, 2017
Great book! Loved the time travel aspect and that it was based on historical events. Historical fiction is fun to read. "What if" is a good question to ask.
July 7, 2022
This book is very well written! It starts out with great suspense before a curve ball that made the middle of the book seem more like historical fiction. The cliffhanger ending definitely has me hooked for the next book in the series.
February 9, 2017
Legends
I found this book on facebook, and clicked on it d/t the "time travel" aspect. It sounded interesting. I had enjoyed another historical time travel series, and was intrigued as to what kind of adventures would occur. I was not disappointed. I love to read mysteries. and the mysteries of a time long past truly interest me. I look forward to reading more!☺
I found this book on facebook, and clicked on it d/t the "time travel" aspect. It sounded interesting. I had enjoyed another historical time travel series, and was intrigued as to what kind of adventures would occur. I was not disappointed. I love to read mysteries. and the mysteries of a time long past truly interest me. I look forward to reading more!☺
February 17, 2014
Redemption (Legends of Graham Mansion, #1) by Rosa Lee Jude
Grae White is forced to move with her brother and mother to the mountains of Virgina, her mothers childhood home The Graham Mansion. Feeling like an out cast, everyone in this town knows of the crime that put her father in prison, breaking up the family and bringing them to her grandfathers mansion.
Grae decides she wants to find out the history of the house, learn about the people who used to live there and on the property, but what she is about to discover is nothing at all of what she thought it would be.
She is about to travel back in time 200 years and find out what happened during the tragic time when someone was murdered.
A nice historical/time travel mystery, with secrets. Y/A and adults should enjoy this read.
Grae White is forced to move with her brother and mother to the mountains of Virgina, her mothers childhood home The Graham Mansion. Feeling like an out cast, everyone in this town knows of the crime that put her father in prison, breaking up the family and bringing them to her grandfathers mansion.
Grae decides she wants to find out the history of the house, learn about the people who used to live there and on the property, but what she is about to discover is nothing at all of what she thought it would be.
She is about to travel back in time 200 years and find out what happened during the tragic time when someone was murdered.
A nice historical/time travel mystery, with secrets. Y/A and adults should enjoy this read.
July 1, 2015
I wish I could give this book another star, because it was better than the other free kindle books I have read so far, but it still could have used a lot of work. This story is interesting and I liked most of the characters, but it was all very simple and even a bit cheesy in some parts. While it was an entertaining read, it wasn't as compelling as other time travel stories I have read, though I can see some people really enjoying it.
I would have considered reading the next one, but I'm honestly not willing to pay when I got this one for free. Overall though, not bad. Gives me some hope for free kindle books...lol.
I would have considered reading the next one, but I'm honestly not willing to pay when I got this one for free. Overall though, not bad. Gives me some hope for free kindle books...lol.
March 25, 2015
Wonderful Story !
I so enjoyed this book:) I just visited the mansion for the first time during Halloween season 2014 and had a Blast, but I fell in love with the Beautiful Mansion and wanted to know more about it. This is a great fictional story which really makes you think that history in Black and White maybe wasn't quit so. We only know what the court records tell us but could've been so different.
I just ordered the rest of the series and can't wait til they get here to get started!!
Thank you both for a Wonderful Book :)
I so enjoyed this book:) I just visited the mansion for the first time during Halloween season 2014 and had a Blast, but I fell in love with the Beautiful Mansion and wanted to know more about it. This is a great fictional story which really makes you think that history in Black and White maybe wasn't quit so. We only know what the court records tell us but could've been so different.
I just ordered the rest of the series and can't wait til they get here to get started!!
Thank you both for a Wonderful Book :)
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January 23, 2014A very nice surprise
I really enjoyed this first book, I am also very anxious to continue reading this series. I like the characters, the history, and the twist. I thought it was well written and like the fact that the author didn't use stupid silly teens to tell the story. Very family oriented.
I really enjoyed this first book, I am also very anxious to continue reading this series. I like the characters, the history, and the twist. I thought it was well written and like the fact that the author didn't use stupid silly teens to tell the story. Very family oriented.
March 23, 2014
I enjoyed this book. It started a little bit slow, and needs a little more editing polish, but I truly enjoyed the story and the characters. It's an easy entertaining read, great for young adults and older ones as well. I look forward to reading the rest of the series and learning more about Graham Mansion and it's inhabitants past and present.
January 20, 2015
Great book!
Wanted to learn more about a local landmark, and was pleasantly surprised by the way the author spun the story using historical locations and residents to build an imaginary world in the past as well as current day. Well done..... I recommend this fiction to locals and readers of all ages. I hope they enjoy it as much as I have!
Wanted to learn more about a local landmark, and was pleasantly surprised by the way the author spun the story using historical locations and residents to build an imaginary world in the past as well as current day. Well done..... I recommend this fiction to locals and readers of all ages. I hope they enjoy it as much as I have!
July 29, 2015
Interesting story about an area of Virginia I know but obviously not well enough. Makes me want to road trip to check out the Mansion that the series are based upon.
My father's family was from Southwestern Virginia and my grandmother's house was over 200 years old and growing up, I knew there were ghosts there. Redemption brought those memories back for me.
My father's family was from Southwestern Virginia and my grandmother's house was over 200 years old and growing up, I knew there were ghosts there. Redemption brought those memories back for me.
July 22, 2013
Nice!
I usually hate time travel book. They all end up in medieval time, and are all more or less quite boring.
This one I liked. I liked the context, the story, the family problems etc. It is a quite unique story, very well written and researched.
I usually hate time travel book. They all end up in medieval time, and are all more or less quite boring.
This one I liked. I liked the context, the story, the family problems etc. It is a quite unique story, very well written and researched.
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