Laura

By the Sea #3

by Antoinette Stockenberg

In the tradition of Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey, BY THE SEA is a four-book series that sweeps from the Gilded Age through the Gatsby Era's Roaring Twenties and then on to the Great Depression, culminating nearly a century later in Newport, Rhode Island, wealthy and alluring "City by the Sea." Set against a backdrop of mansions, the glorious America's Cup Yacht Races, and new money, the series traces the passions and adventures of three families from three different classes.

Book Three: LAURA. While the Great Depression grinds relentlessly on, Laura Andersson, a Midwestern farm girl with an improbable love of the sea, embarks on a bold adventure that promises riches but delivers passion, one that threatens all she holds dear.

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction

ebook

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Poor Laura means well and yet events seem to continuously conspire against her. In spite of her poor judgement, time is on her side.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series so much! In this book, we do get to know what happens to Amanda from Book Two and vicariously we learn about Tess from Book One. This is a seafaring voyage filled with storms and boating - if you are a landlubber you won't like this book. But I am a boat/water person and I loved it. Quite an adventure on the seas and it held you on the edge of your chair. Less history in this book, but more story. I liked both of Laura's great loves Same and Colin and I hope Book Four ties up all the loose ends.

[Cynthia Wells]

good

[Judith Conk · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as strong as the first two.