The Lady of Esterbrooke is a novel about a young couple and their journey through life. It begins with her life on Esterbrooke Plantation where she meets the love of her life and takes them through old age. They grow in their faith and love as the years go by, and they learn to cherish each other. They raise their children to respect their faith and to love animals. Marla and Lance are our main characters. He and his family are from Spain, and they own the plantation. Marla's dad is the caretaker of the plantation. This story carries them through the courtship, the children, and into old age together. Their faith and the fact that they put Christ first in their marriage keeps them strong. They love the horses, cats, and donkeys that are on the plantation. And they love watching their children share their values as they grow into adulthood.
Marla and Lance meet on the plantation Marla's father works at when they are young. What follows is a romance that lasts from their youth through their old age and beyond. With love and faith in God they face challenges like preparing for an oncoming category five hurricane together.
I genuinely love reading books like this. Heartwarming and real. A story of time and love. Who doesn't love a book like that?Thank you for the copy. I was thrilled to receive it and even more thrilled to read it.