Was I Right?

by Catherine Augusta Walton

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278 pages, Hardcover

Published April 4, 2019

Reviews

[Tee · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Claude Ellis approaches May Lindsay with an offer of marriage she is left with a troubling decision – enter into matrimony with someone who scorns her faith, or struggle through life, orphaned and alone? Her trust in the Lord is ultimately what prevails, and what follows is the story of a young woman, determined to deny herself comfort, to do the right thing at whatever cost, and to share her faith even if it means she is mocked or dismissed.

Walton has done an excellent job of making May very real – you feel her sadness, frustration, and indeed her relief, very keenly. There were undoubtedly parallels and anecdotes from her own life woven into this story – particularly the chapters set in Jerusalem.

Overall, Was I Right is a beautifully written novel, with perhaps one of my favourite proposal scenes ever. Subtlety in romance is oftentimes so much more effective than anything obvious. The whole story is a reminder that self-denial can be painful at the time, but incredibly rewarding in the end.