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Shannon Saga #1
City of Angels
The courtrooms of 1903 Los Angeles are a man's world--until Kit Shannon arrives.
With shoulders squared and dreams set high, Kit Shannon arrives in Los Angeles feeling a special calling to the law. Yet under the care of her socialite aunt, Kit quickly comes to realize that few understand her burning desire to seek justice and practice a profession known only to men. When her aunt adamantly refuses to support her unconventional career aspirations, Kit questions whether she is truly following God's will. And when her growing love for a man pledged to another threatens scandal, Kit knows her days might be numbered in Los Angeles.
A chance meeting with Earl Rogers, the city's most prominent criminal lawyer, garners Kit an apprentice position. And work on a notorious murder case. Someone has been killing prostitutes in Los Angeles, but Kit is certain it is not Rogers' client. Determined to find the truth, Kit runs full on into forces that want to stop her, forces that stretch all the way to the citadels of power in the City of Angels.
Historical Romantic Suspense from Tracie Peterson and James Scott Bell
With shoulders squared and dreams set high, Kit Shannon arrives in Los Angeles feeling a special calling to the law. Yet under the care of her socialite aunt, Kit quickly comes to realize that few understand her burning desire to seek justice and practice a profession known only to men. When her aunt adamantly refuses to support her unconventional career aspirations, Kit questions whether she is truly following God's will. And when her growing love for a man pledged to another threatens scandal, Kit knows her days might be numbered in Los Angeles.
A chance meeting with Earl Rogers, the city's most prominent criminal lawyer, garners Kit an apprentice position. And work on a notorious murder case. Someone has been killing prostitutes in Los Angeles, but Kit is certain it is not Rogers' client. Determined to find the truth, Kit runs full on into forces that want to stop her, forces that stretch all the way to the citadels of power in the City of Angels.
Historical Romantic Suspense from Tracie Peterson and James Scott Bell
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2001
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Tracie Peterson
249 books3,115 followersTracie Peterson is a bestselling author who writes in both historical and contemporary genres. Her novels reveal her love for research as well as her strong desire to develop emotionally meaningful characters and stories for her readers. Tracie and her family live in Montana.
pen name: Janelle Jamison
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April 27, 2025
Tracie Peterson and James Scott Bell were a great team for the first book in this series featuring Kit Shannon. She’s a young woman who wants to be a lawyer at the turn of the 20th century when women are expected to be home taking care of their husband, children and house.
Kit survived abuse in a convent orphanage to attend law school. Finding herself without opportunities, she left Boston for California and the sponsorship of her aunt. To say that things get off to a rough start would be wildly understated. Kit meets her aunt’s circle of well to do friends and happens upon key players in the legal scene.
There’s also a role for lead actor, John Barrymore, that is quite entertaining. Adding real, historic characters and events to a storyline is an excellent way to add veracity. Peterson and Bell do justice to the architecture, costuming and socio-economic structure that was prevalent during the early 20th century.
Faith and a personal relationship with God is a strong theme in the book. Without reservation, Kit shares her beliefs with a maid, on how to pray, a potential suitor, on why he isn’t acceptable, her boss, on how he could be successful with stopping getting drunk and other encounters involving her strong faith in God.
Peterson and Bell continue to partner on the next two books in this series. JSB tackles the last three books solo. This one is complete and easily read as a standalone. If you enjoy historical fiction, legal fiction light, a bit of a thriller and few twisty mysteries, strong female characters with a decidedly faith based approach, CITY OF ANGELS will be a great addition to your library📚
Kit survived abuse in a convent orphanage to attend law school. Finding herself without opportunities, she left Boston for California and the sponsorship of her aunt. To say that things get off to a rough start would be wildly understated. Kit meets her aunt’s circle of well to do friends and happens upon key players in the legal scene.
There’s also a role for lead actor, John Barrymore, that is quite entertaining. Adding real, historic characters and events to a storyline is an excellent way to add veracity. Peterson and Bell do justice to the architecture, costuming and socio-economic structure that was prevalent during the early 20th century.
Faith and a personal relationship with God is a strong theme in the book. Without reservation, Kit shares her beliefs with a maid, on how to pray, a potential suitor, on why he isn’t acceptable, her boss, on how he could be successful with stopping getting drunk and other encounters involving her strong faith in God.
Peterson and Bell continue to partner on the next two books in this series. JSB tackles the last three books solo. This one is complete and easily read as a standalone. If you enjoy historical fiction, legal fiction light, a bit of a thriller and few twisty mysteries, strong female characters with a decidedly faith based approach, CITY OF ANGELS will be a great addition to your library📚
October 4, 2020
An entertaining novel about a woman becoming a trial lawyer in 1903 Los Angeles. Not as clever and witty as James Scott Bell's other series that I have read (Romeo and Sister Justicia), but still enjoyable.
February 28, 2013
I remember ardently loving this series back when I first read it. I was hesitant to pick it back up again (as part of my slog through my books to see which ones stay and which ones go) because I have become increasingly soured on Tracie Peterson. To put it simply, she is part of a large number of Christian authors whose work is full of fluff and nonsense. (aka trite "Biblical" wordings, plot lines and characters written very poorly)
James Scott Bell, however, is not one of those authors. His contribution to this story is the only reason I continued reading. I could easily discern which sections were written by which author. Bell has a compelling style. He does not shy away from Biblical topics, rather he approaches them head on in the nitty, gritty realities of life that we all live.
While I cringed a few times at some occasional obvious preaching, I really did enjoy the book.
I would definitely recommend this book as a good stepping stone between trite Christian fiction and the good stuff. :)
James Scott Bell, however, is not one of those authors. His contribution to this story is the only reason I continued reading. I could easily discern which sections were written by which author. Bell has a compelling style. He does not shy away from Biblical topics, rather he approaches them head on in the nitty, gritty realities of life that we all live.
While I cringed a few times at some occasional obvious preaching, I really did enjoy the book.
I would definitely recommend this book as a good stepping stone between trite Christian fiction and the good stuff. :)
December 3, 2015
"It is hard to fail but worse to have never tried to succeed." Theodore Roosevelt, quoted in the text.
Well-researched and well-told historical fiction. Written in two genres about which I have low expectations—women’s fiction and Christian fiction—this book stands on its own two feet and demands attention as simply a good story.
Before you deluge me with hate mail, I hasten to add that I don’t pretend to expertise on either of those genres. I have read a lot of both, but most offerings haven’t struck a responsive chord with me. In the case of the former perhaps because I’m a man. On the other hand I am a Christian, but my experience with modern Christian fiction is that it tends to be simplistic and saccharin. Simplistic in that Christian fiction often presents an idealized view of the world which doesn’t correspond to the world we live in. (Christian science fiction?) And, like saccharin, much Christian fiction is sweet but without food value. Few get saved the way folks do in Christian fiction, and fewer will get saved by reading it.
Having read parts or all of other Peterson works, I conclude that the presence of James Scott Bell accounts for the difference. The writing is much more complex, though where this story is going is obvious by the end of Chapter Two. The characters have depth. And the setting is well-developed enough that the reader had little trouble losing his- or herself in turn of the century Los Angeles.
Satisfying as few of this genre have satisfied me.
Well-researched and well-told historical fiction. Written in two genres about which I have low expectations—women’s fiction and Christian fiction—this book stands on its own two feet and demands attention as simply a good story.
Before you deluge me with hate mail, I hasten to add that I don’t pretend to expertise on either of those genres. I have read a lot of both, but most offerings haven’t struck a responsive chord with me. In the case of the former perhaps because I’m a man. On the other hand I am a Christian, but my experience with modern Christian fiction is that it tends to be simplistic and saccharin. Simplistic in that Christian fiction often presents an idealized view of the world which doesn’t correspond to the world we live in. (Christian science fiction?) And, like saccharin, much Christian fiction is sweet but without food value. Few get saved the way folks do in Christian fiction, and fewer will get saved by reading it.
Having read parts or all of other Peterson works, I conclude that the presence of James Scott Bell accounts for the difference. The writing is much more complex, though where this story is going is obvious by the end of Chapter Two. The characters have depth. And the setting is well-developed enough that the reader had little trouble losing his- or herself in turn of the century Los Angeles.
Satisfying as few of this genre have satisfied me.
October 16, 2023
I thought this book was absolutely fantastic. I've always loved to learn about the inner workings of the court system and this book having a historical viewpoint of that was absolutely fascinating. I loved Kit. I thought she had fire, but not too much where she would try to burn everyone around her. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
November 15, 2018
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This series provides compelling entertainment, accurate historical facts, and spotlights many injustices of the times, and detailed courtroom drama, based in the early 1900's in California. It a time of great changes in the world, many positive and some negative. Fascinating things were happening, which allowed Kit Shannon, a female, to actually stand up for those who needed legal assistance, which had blatantly been a men's world up to that point.
This story portrayed how basic rights were non-existent, clearly depicting how far the legal field has changed since then. The social ladder that ruled, based greatly on money, discriminating indeterminately, seems so preposterous. I found myself cheering for the courageous heroine, who was looked down upon because she was a woman, working in a man's world. I am so grateful that I did not live in that era.
Thankfully, this heroine found a tremendous mentor, a rare man, that provided guidance as he encouraged her to follow her dream as a lawyer. I was beyond thrilled when she doggedly overcame obstacles. The demonstration of her duty to help others, based on her faith in God was incredible. However, she was somewhat distracted romantically by a man that was already betrothed in this story.
This story is able to stand on its own, it is clean, and there is a prevalent H.E.A.
August 10, 2013
As usual books by James Scott Bell are hard to put down once started. The two authors intertwine their talents to engage the reader in a story of suspense, love, and the truth. The characters are well developed, and those that aren't, are not key to the story. History is included throughout the book and adds to its charm. I highly recommend this reading and discovering the backbone of a woman who against all odds attains her goal yet trusts her God to do his part.
did-not-finish
September 22, 2023Well, I loved the idea behind this book but it was so typical with a lot of violence ( I really could skip the scenes from the killer's perspective as well as the part where they brought the instestins into the courtroom) But it is all so typical and predictable I just couldn't read any longer. I already know who the killer is, Kit is rather novel typical (she wants to be in amnas world). And authors, for crying out loud, can't you figure out anything else then to have a guy try to take advantage of the main girl? I promise, we will still care for the girls because they are cool people. It is a way overused plot device.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 9, 2025
I am rereading this series and I love it. It is a great story that made me laugh with delight.
June 25, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. I took off one star for the descriptions of the MC being violated by men. Absolutely not necessary to be so descriptive. Especially in a Christian fiction genre
June 3, 2016
3.5 out of 5 stars. There was so much to like about this book. I love historical fiction and courtroom dramas, so this book was just my cup of tea. Plus it's a compelling story that's well written, with the history skillfully interwoven with the fiction.
It's 1903, and Kit Shannon, the heroine, comes to Los Angeles from New York hoping to establish a legal career in the less rigid west. While there were some women lawyers at that time, there were very few, and the obstacles to their practicing law were considerable. Luckily for Kit, she meets and becomes a protégée of Earl Rogers. Earl Rogers was one of the greatest - if not the greatest - trial lawyers of the 20th Century. Many trial tactics and practices that are routine today were first introduced by Rogers, and at the time these tactics (and he) were considered revolutionary and unorthodox. Rogers is so skillfully written into the book that one might not realize that he was an actual person (I don't know what Rogers actually thought about women lawyers, but his support for Kit is believable in the book).
The problem for me with this book is that it was very preachy, and that's why I didn't rate it higher. Like most members of Goodreads I'm a voracious reader, and always looking for new authors, so I'm always willing to give new-to-me authors a try. In any genre. There are several excellent authors of Christian historical romance that I enjoy who wield a very light, subtle touch in the way they incorporate religion into their books. I don't want to be bludgeoned over the head, and will usually stop reading a book that does so. The fact that I finished this book (and plan to read the other five books in the series) is a testament to the absorbing story line of a woman fighting for the right to practice law in the early 20th Century, and the fascinating legal issues the books deal with.
I realize that I'm probably not the reader that this book is aimed at. I understand and respect that. However, this compelling story line could probably appeal to a much wider secular readership if it weren't so preachy, and I'm sorry that it probably won't.
It's 1903, and Kit Shannon, the heroine, comes to Los Angeles from New York hoping to establish a legal career in the less rigid west. While there were some women lawyers at that time, there were very few, and the obstacles to their practicing law were considerable. Luckily for Kit, she meets and becomes a protégée of Earl Rogers. Earl Rogers was one of the greatest - if not the greatest - trial lawyers of the 20th Century. Many trial tactics and practices that are routine today were first introduced by Rogers, and at the time these tactics (and he) were considered revolutionary and unorthodox. Rogers is so skillfully written into the book that one might not realize that he was an actual person (I don't know what Rogers actually thought about women lawyers, but his support for Kit is believable in the book).
The problem for me with this book is that it was very preachy, and that's why I didn't rate it higher. Like most members of Goodreads I'm a voracious reader, and always looking for new authors, so I'm always willing to give new-to-me authors a try. In any genre. There are several excellent authors of Christian historical romance that I enjoy who wield a very light, subtle touch in the way they incorporate religion into their books. I don't want to be bludgeoned over the head, and will usually stop reading a book that does so. The fact that I finished this book (and plan to read the other five books in the series) is a testament to the absorbing story line of a woman fighting for the right to practice law in the early 20th Century, and the fascinating legal issues the books deal with.
I realize that I'm probably not the reader that this book is aimed at. I understand and respect that. However, this compelling story line could probably appeal to a much wider secular readership if it weren't so preachy, and I'm sorry that it probably won't.
October 3, 2014
I have read several of Tracie's books and have enjoyed them all. I have to say that this book was a special surprise to read. The story included some well known figures of that period, people we all know, and introduced us to a special attorney that I had never heard of, but was really glad to discover that I liked him a lot
Kathleen (Kit for short) Shannon looses both her mother and father by age 13 and grew up at St. Catherine's school. Kit was already an avid reader, especially law books, by the time she went to law school. She had an aunt in California and decided that was the best place for her to succeed as a beginning lawyer. What she doesn't count on is her aunt pushing her into society.
Earl Rogers has been called dangerous, but he has never lost a case. Will he be the one who helps Kit get on her feet, or knock her off. The world in 1903 is not ready for women to be in the workplace but there comes a time when things have to change, to progress.
I felt the characters stepped off the pages for me and invited me right into the story. I loved the way they interacted with each other and I especially loved the faith Kit showed through each day of her life in the story.
I would recommend this to all who love Traci Peterson, or a really good story.
Kathleen (Kit for short) Shannon looses both her mother and father by age 13 and grew up at St. Catherine's school. Kit was already an avid reader, especially law books, by the time she went to law school. She had an aunt in California and decided that was the best place for her to succeed as a beginning lawyer. What she doesn't count on is her aunt pushing her into society.
Earl Rogers has been called dangerous, but he has never lost a case. Will he be the one who helps Kit get on her feet, or knock her off. The world in 1903 is not ready for women to be in the workplace but there comes a time when things have to change, to progress.
I felt the characters stepped off the pages for me and invited me right into the story. I loved the way they interacted with each other and I especially loved the faith Kit showed through each day of her life in the story.
I would recommend this to all who love Traci Peterson, or a really good story.
February 15, 2018
This was such a fun read! At first, I wasn't sure, but the further I got in it, the more I liked it. I particularly enjoyed the lawyer/detective aspect of the story. I didn't know anything about the book going in really, so that was a pleasant surprise. I loved Rogers, one of the main characters, and I loved Kit's determination and strength. It was very Christian, not in a bad way, but very focused on that. I also was just a little let down by the ending. Overall, great read and I will probably look into the rest of the series later.
August 31, 2013
Has everything a good book needs. I usually read inspirational historical romance but this historical suspense kept me flipping pages. What a great find.
One of the most overtly Christian books I've read in a while in the sense of amount of scripture quoted and "witnessing" done by a character. It was quit refreshing. I mean, if I'm going to be spending hours reading something, I want it to cause me to think on Christ as that is what is important in my life.
One of the most overtly Christian books I've read in a while in the sense of amount of scripture quoted and "witnessing" done by a character. It was quit refreshing. I mean, if I'm going to be spending hours reading something, I want it to cause me to think on Christ as that is what is important in my life.
November 27, 2020
Kit Shannon is a delightful character, full of faith yet unconventional in her behavior for the times. The inside look at courtrooms and lawyers in the early 1900's is interesting, and the good vs evil theme is very prevalent. Murder, romance, societal expectations, being framed for a crime, bribery, scandals, coverups, and corruption all figure into this plot. Christian historical fiction fans will find themselves wanting to read the rest of the series, which I intend to do.
September 25, 2012
This book helped get me hooked on reading again! Loved it!
January 2, 2023
This was a captivating read.
Kit Shannon is orphaned at a young age and spends her youth railing at the injustices so frequently experienced by people in the lower classes. She decides she wants to practice law to help those down on their luck who need someone on their side actually looking for justice, not in it just for the money. This is an admirable thing for anyone to want to achieve, but for a woman in 1903, this is just unheard-of.
Kit travels to Los Angeles to live with her aunt, intending to practice law in California. Her Aunt Freddy has other ideas, though. She wants to introduce her niece to society and thinks Kit should be focused on finding a suitable match and take her place in society. When Kit insists that she's there to practice law and finds a criminal trial attorney willing to take her on as an associate and stand with her when the time comes for her to take the bar exam, Aunt Freddy withdraws her sponsorship and Kit fears she'll have no choice but to go back to New York.
Maybe she was going after her own ambitions and not seeking God's will after all. Maybe she should have taken that teaching position in New York, and maybe it's God's will for her to return there instead. Otherwise, how would she make it in Los Angeles alone, without her aunt's support?
But nothing is ever as it seems, and Kit finds herself in the middle of her first murder trial before she's even a proper lawyer herself. How she gets to that point, and the way she handles everything thrown her way, will show whether she is indeed strong enough and whether she does indeed have what it takes to chase after her dream, instead of doing what society dictates she should.
I've seen many books by Tracie Peterson, but I haven't read many. This one didn't disappoint, and I'll be looking forward to the next one.
Kit Shannon is orphaned at a young age and spends her youth railing at the injustices so frequently experienced by people in the lower classes. She decides she wants to practice law to help those down on their luck who need someone on their side actually looking for justice, not in it just for the money. This is an admirable thing for anyone to want to achieve, but for a woman in 1903, this is just unheard-of.
Kit travels to Los Angeles to live with her aunt, intending to practice law in California. Her Aunt Freddy has other ideas, though. She wants to introduce her niece to society and thinks Kit should be focused on finding a suitable match and take her place in society. When Kit insists that she's there to practice law and finds a criminal trial attorney willing to take her on as an associate and stand with her when the time comes for her to take the bar exam, Aunt Freddy withdraws her sponsorship and Kit fears she'll have no choice but to go back to New York.
Maybe she was going after her own ambitions and not seeking God's will after all. Maybe she should have taken that teaching position in New York, and maybe it's God's will for her to return there instead. Otherwise, how would she make it in Los Angeles alone, without her aunt's support?
But nothing is ever as it seems, and Kit finds herself in the middle of her first murder trial before she's even a proper lawyer herself. How she gets to that point, and the way she handles everything thrown her way, will show whether she is indeed strong enough and whether she does indeed have what it takes to chase after her dream, instead of doing what society dictates she should.
I've seen many books by Tracie Peterson, but I haven't read many. This one didn't disappoint, and I'll be looking forward to the next one.
June 9, 2017
Kit Shannon lived through a very difficult childhood, growing up in orphanages and girl's homes. She developed a keen desire to make a difference in her world by becoming a lawyer. However in the early twentieth century, it was thought to be improper, even scandalous for a woman to attempt such a career. Kit earned her law degree in college, but must find a sponsor and must pass the bar to become a lawyer. Leaving her home in New York, she traveled to Los Angeles, the City of Angels, to live with her widowed aunt. However, her lack of social skills and headstrong personality are an embarrassment to her Aunt Fredrica. Kit runs into obstacle after obstacle, even being asked to move out of her aunt's home. After making acquaintance with the city's leading criminal defense attorney, Kit's life takes on a new direction as he guides her and teaches her about criminal law, human tendencies, and tenacity. Kit acts as his associate, and guides him in the paths of righteousness with her knowledge and steadfast adherence to the Bible. Both benefit. This is a refreshing story, mixing facts about an actual lawyer, Earl Rogers, with fiction. I appreciated that it shows that an adherence to scripture and God's laws will only bring benefit. The twist ending was great!
May 22, 2023
I truly enjoyed this book by Peterson. The story kept me guessing and the characters were relatable. I can't imagine that I would ever be brave as Kit to try to break through the glass ceiling in the early 1900's courtroom.
The courtrooms of 1903 Los Angeles are a man's world--until Kit Shannon arrives.
With shoulders squared and dreams set high, Kit Shannon arrives in Los Angeles feeling a special calling to the law. Yet under the care of her socialite aunt, Kit quickly comes to realize that few understand her burning desire to seek justice and practice a profession known only to men. When her aunt adamantly refuses to support her unconventional career aspirations, Kit questions whether she is truly following God's will. And when her growing love for a man pledged to another threatens scandal, Kit knows her days might be numbered in Los Angeles.
A chance meeting with Earl Rogers, the city's most prominent criminal lawyer, garners Kit an apprentice position. And work on a notorious murder case. Someone has been killing prostitutes in Los Angeles, but Kit is certain it is not Rogers' client. Determined to find the truth, Kit runs full on into forces that want to stop her, forces that stretch all the way to the citadels of power in the City of Angels.
The courtrooms of 1903 Los Angeles are a man's world--until Kit Shannon arrives.
With shoulders squared and dreams set high, Kit Shannon arrives in Los Angeles feeling a special calling to the law. Yet under the care of her socialite aunt, Kit quickly comes to realize that few understand her burning desire to seek justice and practice a profession known only to men. When her aunt adamantly refuses to support her unconventional career aspirations, Kit questions whether she is truly following God's will. And when her growing love for a man pledged to another threatens scandal, Kit knows her days might be numbered in Los Angeles.
A chance meeting with Earl Rogers, the city's most prominent criminal lawyer, garners Kit an apprentice position. And work on a notorious murder case. Someone has been killing prostitutes in Los Angeles, but Kit is certain it is not Rogers' client. Determined to find the truth, Kit runs full on into forces that want to stop her, forces that stretch all the way to the citadels of power in the City of Angels.
August 22, 2020
I am generally turned off by a book with a cover like this, as I expect it to be a romance, but this book features a woman more interested in a career in law than in marriage. There is no shortage of men interested in her, but she is not going to consider anything more than friendship with a man who does not share her Christian faith and values. I enjoyed the historical setting, the details about how law was practiced back then, and an entertaining story. I did think that, while Kit had clearly had a difficult life so far, things worked out rather too easily in this novel. Not without conflicts and setbacks, but on the whole, considering all that she was going up against, she really won the case more easily than seems realistic. I've mixed feelings about the injections of "preaching" in the novel - some of it seems perfectly suited to the character and the story, other times it seems plausible but not quite so natural. On the whole it made me more uncomfortable than encouraged, perhaps because Kit seems to have none of the doubts I have always struggled with.
February 10, 2017
Thumbs up!
This book was amazing;the best fictional book I've come across in a very long time! It follows the story of Kit Shannon,a young lady with a dream to become a lawyer-back before it was acceptable for females to do so. Kit is the daughter of a preacher who was killed by a drunk for standing up to defend the Word of God. Her mother was heartbroken after her father's death and was taken advantage of by a swindling "friend" of the family. With no relatives willing to take her in,Kit is sent to a Catholic orphanage, where she grows up steadfast in both her parents' beliefs. This is an exciting read,with good doctrines to boot! I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
This book was amazing;the best fictional book I've come across in a very long time! It follows the story of Kit Shannon,a young lady with a dream to become a lawyer-back before it was acceptable for females to do so. Kit is the daughter of a preacher who was killed by a drunk for standing up to defend the Word of God. Her mother was heartbroken after her father's death and was taken advantage of by a swindling "friend" of the family. With no relatives willing to take her in,Kit is sent to a Catholic orphanage, where she grows up steadfast in both her parents' beliefs. This is an exciting read,with good doctrines to boot! I can't wait to read the next book in the series!
July 5, 2020
Drawn in From Page One
This is one of the best legal thrillers I’ve ever read. The era being that of the late 1800’s, early 1900’s provided the backdrop of introducing a woman lawyer into a world only previously known to men. I found this book engaging from the perspective of being a woman and thought of the domestic role my very on grandmother’s who would have been young women themselves during this time period. I found myself cheering on Kit Shannon. You know a book is so very real and engaging when you find yourself wanting to pray along with a fictional character! Loved it!
This is one of the best legal thrillers I’ve ever read. The era being that of the late 1800’s, early 1900’s provided the backdrop of introducing a woman lawyer into a world only previously known to men. I found this book engaging from the perspective of being a woman and thought of the domestic role my very on grandmother’s who would have been young women themselves during this time period. I found myself cheering on Kit Shannon. You know a book is so very real and engaging when you find yourself wanting to pray along with a fictional character! Loved it!
July 28, 2020
Plot: Kit Shannon arrives in Los Angeles at the turn of the century to practice law in a formerly male dominated law court world, while living with and being supported by her cantankerous but wealthy oil magnate widow of an aunt, Freddy. But can she be taken seriously? Will she be hired? Will she gain a good reputation in a trial of a mysterious killer of prostitutes? Will the truth and Gods will prevail in everything she does?
Rating: 5 stars
Recommend: for readers ages 15+
Warning: some sexual harassment. Minor graphic details about the methods of murder and the professional nature of prostitution.
Read: 7/25-27/2020
Rating: 5 stars
Recommend: for readers ages 15+
Warning: some sexual harassment. Minor graphic details about the methods of murder and the professional nature of prostitution.
Read: 7/25-27/2020
March 27, 2022
An Excellent Legal Read
Bell & Peterson deliver a wonderful, original inspirational novel about Kit Shannon's desire to be a lawyer in very early 1900s Los Angeles. Will anyone take her seriously? Too many believe she should just marry and stay home - the burning in her heart causes clashes with her newfound aunt and a separation. Now where will she go? What of her dream?
I love how the story unfolds Kit's desire to stay true to her convictions and her reliance on God to help her trough some tough times. This high recommended book will stay on my kindle and I highly recommend it to any age.
Bell & Peterson deliver a wonderful, original inspirational novel about Kit Shannon's desire to be a lawyer in very early 1900s Los Angeles. Will anyone take her seriously? Too many believe she should just marry and stay home - the burning in her heart causes clashes with her newfound aunt and a separation. Now where will she go? What of her dream?
I love how the story unfolds Kit's desire to stay true to her convictions and her reliance on God to help her trough some tough times. This high recommended book will stay on my kindle and I highly recommend it to any age.
April 5, 2020
A Preachers Book of Sermons w/a Dash of Story.
This Book could have been so good! But it had the unfortunate sin of too much proselytizing. Spiritual believers just don't talk that way! It starts to look far too phoney, naive, and self-righteous.
We get a lot further in our spiritual paths using honey instead of vinegar in trying to reach people's hearts. Pushing this down everyone's throats every couple of pages, produces the opposite to our intent.
Unfortunately, it greatly interfered in the reading of the book so I don't believe I will read another.
This Book could have been so good! But it had the unfortunate sin of too much proselytizing. Spiritual believers just don't talk that way! It starts to look far too phoney, naive, and self-righteous.
We get a lot further in our spiritual paths using honey instead of vinegar in trying to reach people's hearts. Pushing this down everyone's throats every couple of pages, produces the opposite to our intent.
Unfortunately, it greatly interfered in the reading of the book so I don't believe I will read another.
August 24, 2017
Kit is definitely is a young lady ahead of her time. She strives to be a lawyer, and a time when it was just not excepted, by society, for women to be involved with law. Kit has already drawn the attention of a few people who would like to see her come to harm. One person wants her to leave, another has far more sinister plans for her. She is unaware of either. Her troubles have only just begun!
September 2, 2020
A Good Historical Drama
I came across this book when I was researching the author, as he is the professor on a writing course on Great Courses which I am studying. I wanted to see his style and how he used the tools he touted in his class.
I was impressed with the story. How it caught my attention and how the characters developed. I intend to read the complete series and see Kit's journey.
I came across this book when I was researching the author, as he is the professor on a writing course on Great Courses which I am studying. I wanted to see his style and how he used the tools he touted in his class.
I was impressed with the story. How it caught my attention and how the characters developed. I intend to read the complete series and see Kit's journey.
April 17, 2018
I did not get into the book untill Chapter 5. I kept reading because I have read 5 other of her books just knowing it would be good. Around Chapter 18 it became a page turner! Could not put it down. Reading till late in the evening! The Lawayer in this book Earl was a real trial lawayer. And the first story in court is true as well. It briefly says in the back of the book.
March 12, 2020
Loved It!
This book is such a good read. The early 1900s setting is fascinating as women come into their own. Kit Shannon is a well-developed main character who is tough, tender, and true to her faith in God and to her training in law and the Constitution. It’s full of plot twists, and I’ve already determined to read the next book in the series.
This book is such a good read. The early 1900s setting is fascinating as women come into their own. Kit Shannon is a well-developed main character who is tough, tender, and true to her faith in God and to her training in law and the Constitution. It’s full of plot twists, and I’ve already determined to read the next book in the series.
April 26, 2020
Attention getter.
Fascinating look at early trials.how they were conducted "in the early 1900,s" with the way changes have been made in some cases for the better. The heroine Miss Shannon makes excellent story telling with strong beliefs and intelligence. Highly recommend this book.
Fascinating look at early trials.how they were conducted "in the early 1900,s" with the way changes have been made in some cases for the better. The heroine Miss Shannon makes excellent story telling with strong beliefs and intelligence. Highly recommend this book.
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