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A Place in Time
Three women in a time not their own…
For Adela Jenks, the lure of England and time away with her closest friends is a much-needed escape. Her hectic life as a gourmet chef and a string of failed relationships has left her disheartened. She longs for a simpler time of manor houses, nobility, and the romance of courtship, for history to come alive. But she never expected to be thrust into the past with her friends while in the rural village of Stanton Wake.
In 1666, Lord Marcus DeGrey desires to live a quiet life at the newly renovated country manor that he inherited in ruin. He longs to raise his young daughter away from the London society that threatens to devour him and the secrets he must protect.
But life in the seventeenth century is perilous in an era rife with plague, political unrest after civil war, and a looming disaster. The women struggle as servants, their modern-day independence colliding with propriety and romance. When their attempts to return home fail, they must seek to discover God’s purpose for sending them through time.
For Adela Jenks, the lure of England and time away with her closest friends is a much-needed escape. Her hectic life as a gourmet chef and a string of failed relationships has left her disheartened. She longs for a simpler time of manor houses, nobility, and the romance of courtship, for history to come alive. But she never expected to be thrust into the past with her friends while in the rural village of Stanton Wake.
In 1666, Lord Marcus DeGrey desires to live a quiet life at the newly renovated country manor that he inherited in ruin. He longs to raise his young daughter away from the London society that threatens to devour him and the secrets he must protect.
But life in the seventeenth century is perilous in an era rife with plague, political unrest after civil war, and a looming disaster. The women struggle as servants, their modern-day independence colliding with propriety and romance. When their attempts to return home fail, they must seek to discover God’s purpose for sending them through time.
- GenresTime TravelFiction
350 pages, Paperback
First published May 26, 2021
About the author
Carole Lehr Johnson
21 books84 followersCarole Lehr Johnson is a veteran travel consultant of more than 30 years and has served as head of genealogy at her local library. Her love of tea and scones, castles and cottages, and all things British has led her to immerse her writing in the United Kingdom whether in the genre of historical or contemporary fiction.
She is the author of inspirational novels, a novella, and multiple anthologies. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and has previously served as president of her local chapter. She and her husband live in Louisiana with their goofy cats. For more information about Carole, visit her website at www.carolelehrjohnson.com
She is the author of inspirational novels, a novella, and multiple anthologies. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and has previously served as president of her local chapter. She and her husband live in Louisiana with their goofy cats. For more information about Carole, visit her website at www.carolelehrjohnson.com
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March 9, 2021
Three women lost in time. Why does God place them in a time far from their own? What purpose does it serve?
Adela, Kellie, and Leeanne could loose more than the comfort of the 21st century. What of their hearts?
I love the role of an older woman as a mentor, mother-figure, and friend to younger women. Her wisdom and maturity anchor the characters who are catapulted into a challenging, surreal century. It made me question what I would be willing to live without. What 21st century items are a must? Medicine, cell phones, plumbing, travel? Would relationships, love, and purpose be enough?
I look forward to whatever Carole writes next.
Adela, Kellie, and Leeanne could loose more than the comfort of the 21st century. What of their hearts?
I love the role of an older woman as a mentor, mother-figure, and friend to younger women. Her wisdom and maturity anchor the characters who are catapulted into a challenging, surreal century. It made me question what I would be willing to live without. What 21st century items are a must? Medicine, cell phones, plumbing, travel? Would relationships, love, and purpose be enough?
I look forward to whatever Carole writes next.
February 19, 2021
I love time travel novels. The flow of this story was seamless. The characters held your interest as did the story line. My favorite character was Mrs. Henshaw. She easily accepted people for who they were and was always ready and willing to offer advice or assistance. She also had a way of making sure things got done in a timely manner.
This book has multiple storylines but they flow together well and keep the story moving.
I recommend this novel to anyone who likes time travel stories and a good clean novel.
This book has multiple storylines but they flow together well and keep the story moving.
I recommend this novel to anyone who likes time travel stories and a good clean novel.
April 28, 2021
A wonderful time travel story set at a beautiful manor house in 17th century England! I was thrown into this world alongside Adela, Kellie and Leanne and all the romance and intrigue that awaits them.
Great writing & imagery. Fantastic historical depth. Flawed, honest characters who must seek God’s guidance and grace. And that ending. Loved it! Another enjoyable novel from Carole Lehr Johnson.
Great writing & imagery. Fantastic historical depth. Flawed, honest characters who must seek God’s guidance and grace. And that ending. Loved it! Another enjoyable novel from Carole Lehr Johnson.
May 26, 2021
Carole Lehr Johnson has done it again. I so enjoyed A Place in Time. Marcus and Adela’s love story is a seesaw of emotions as she tries to come to grips with traveling 350 years into the past to find her heart.
Johnson’s accurate historical details sprinkled with the humorous antics of her two sidekicks from present time bring us a story we’ll be talking and laughing about for years. The characters are three dimensional and become friends you’ll want to visit again by the last page.
If you are looking for a read that will transport you to the English countryside to a time that was simpler than today’s frantic rush we live in, this is the book for you. Get ready for a relaxing read. Great job, Carole. Awaiting the next one with great anticipation!
Johnson’s accurate historical details sprinkled with the humorous antics of her two sidekicks from present time bring us a story we’ll be talking and laughing about for years. The characters are three dimensional and become friends you’ll want to visit again by the last page.
If you are looking for a read that will transport you to the English countryside to a time that was simpler than today’s frantic rush we live in, this is the book for you. Get ready for a relaxing read. Great job, Carole. Awaiting the next one with great anticipation!
June 23, 2022
2.5 stars. Unfortunately, there is one glaring plot hole in this engagingly written book. The overt Christianity in it doesn't particularly bother me - we all find different ways of writing about our beliefs and faiths, and it's not a particularly bible-thumping tone. In its essence, the book is escapist fluff, and I'm glad the story has no sequel, and not because of the plot hole but because it's a complete story. But that plot hole...
April 9, 2022
3.5 stars. I really loved the characters in this but I hadn’t realised it was Christian fiction which is a not a genre for me. It did effect my rating slightly but it’s still an enjoyable story.
December 12, 2021
AN AMAZING TIME IN TIME!
AN AMAZING TIME IN TIME, What e friends do when they find themselves thrust back in time to a very different way of life and living for them to try to live amongst the people of that time. The 3 friends seem to manage fine and read on for the trials and tribulations they go through and what happens when they figure out how to go home to their own time….
THIS IS A MUST READ, & A NEW AUTHOR FOR ME TO CHECK OUT AND LOOK INTO HER OTHER BOOKS SHE HAS WRITTEN.
AN AMAZING TIME IN TIME, What e friends do when they find themselves thrust back in time to a very different way of life and living for them to try to live amongst the people of that time. The 3 friends seem to manage fine and read on for the trials and tribulations they go through and what happens when they figure out how to go home to their own time….
THIS IS A MUST READ, & A NEW AUTHOR FOR ME TO CHECK OUT AND LOOK INTO HER OTHER BOOKS SHE HAS WRITTEN.
September 14, 2022
This is an enjoyable Christian book. The author does a good job of showing what our sin nature desires and how we give in to it. She also shows how our new nature overcomes it and how we grow in faith. The characters are The story grabs hold of you instantly and doesn't let go. The only negative thing about the book is that it ends.
June 24, 2022
I am not a huge fan of time travel books but this one was interesting with some engaging characters. Three women from today are visiting England and staying in a cottage when suddenly they find themselves in the same cottage but in the 1600s. They find it hard to fit in and fear doing or saying something that will get them burned at the stake. Into their lives come three men and two children, who steal their hearts. How are they going to get back to present day? How can they hide who they are until they can do that? No sex or profanity. An enjoyable read with a not altogether predictable ending.
August 1, 2021
I guess I didn't research this better before I began. I love time travel stories. And, well, this had a taste of that as our characters do go back in time. But, much to my surprise this is actually a ROMANCE book. Three women (swooning and falling over too many times) and three men. So, a triple romance book. With God too.
The title Finding Home: A Time Travel Historical Adventure is incorrect. It SHOULD read: Finding Home: A Time Travel Romance
Enough said. Not for me.
The title Finding Home: A Time Travel Historical Adventure is incorrect. It SHOULD read: Finding Home: A Time Travel Romance
Enough said. Not for me.
February 16, 2022
Time and time again
I really like how the author started out with a seventeenth century pageant and then the girls actually ended up there. It was interesting to see how people lived back then. So many inconveniences! But people basically don't change no matter what century they happen to live in. I would recommend this novel to anyone who is interested in time travel or just a great romance story.
I really like how the author started out with a seventeenth century pageant and then the girls actually ended up there. It was interesting to see how people lived back then. So many inconveniences! But people basically don't change no matter what century they happen to live in. I would recommend this novel to anyone who is interested in time travel or just a great romance story.
October 28, 2022
A wonderful story transcending time
A well written novel. This book was engaging and original.
An engaging, clean story honoring God. The message of forgiveness, duty and second chances was well conveyed.
I recommend it to anyone who loves a clean story with references to the Bible and God.
A well written novel. This book was engaging and original.
An engaging, clean story honoring God. The message of forgiveness, duty and second chances was well conveyed.
I recommend it to anyone who loves a clean story with references to the Bible and God.
January 22, 2024
love time-travel stories!
Definitely enjoyed this story. Struggled to engage initially, but was compelled to know how the tale ended. Well worth the effort. All characters were solid and appealing, strong relationships and clean romance contributed to a heartfelt joy at the end. Well done!
Definitely enjoyed this story. Struggled to engage initially, but was compelled to know how the tale ended. Well worth the effort. All characters were solid and appealing, strong relationships and clean romance contributed to a heartfelt joy at the end. Well done!
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June 16, 2021Really enjoyed this book
This has been a time travel book a little different from others I've read. The reason by am only giving it four stars is because of the bad grammar in a number of places. Not 17the century grammar, no 21at century grammar that the proofreader missed.
This has been a time travel book a little different from others I've read. The reason by am only giving it four stars is because of the bad grammar in a number of places. Not 17the century grammar, no 21at century grammar that the proofreader missed.
July 4, 2021
Wow! What a journey! I loved this book. The details of England 350 years past, the struggles the three women had adapting to that time and trying to not fall in love with the special men they met. The twist at the end was quite a surprise. This is a great read!
September 23, 2021
Time change
The description of the time was good. The way of life in that time. The social differences in staff and titled was hard. I was disappointed in the end. It ended so fast, and really didn't tell enough about the other characters.
The description of the time was good. The way of life in that time. The social differences in staff and titled was hard. I was disappointed in the end. It ended so fast, and really didn't tell enough about the other characters.
October 9, 2021
Historical, suspenseful, inspirational, and sweetly humorous - the genre I love! When you read about time travel, you have to sort of suspend reality, yet the scenes and historical events painted by this author were very real. I look forward to more novels in the near future!
February 20, 2022
Terrible dialog
I liked the story for the most part, but it was lacking. Lacking decent back stories. Terrible dialog between characters. Clunky wording. And the writing was just shallow. Needed more details. It could have been great. But it wasn't.
I liked the story for the most part, but it was lacking. Lacking decent back stories. Terrible dialog between characters. Clunky wording. And the writing was just shallow. Needed more details. It could have been great. But it wasn't.
July 8, 2022
Heartwarming
This book gives all the emotions that make a book great. It introduces you to all possible things that can happen. It was a bit predictable but in the end left you feeling great knowing you weren't as clever as you thought. Highly recommend
This book gives all the emotions that make a book great. It introduces you to all possible things that can happen. It was a bit predictable but in the end left you feeling great knowing you weren't as clever as you thought. Highly recommend
July 24, 2022
WOW
Could hardly put this book down. Great characters. Time travel is not usually my genre, nor obviously religious stories. But this book did not over emphasize either, but presented a really good story woven through with great history of a time long ago.
Could hardly put this book down. Great characters. Time travel is not usually my genre, nor obviously religious stories. But this book did not over emphasize either, but presented a really good story woven through with great history of a time long ago.
July 25, 2022
I forget who recommended this book to me, but I really enjoyed it. Johnson does a good job on the time travel, the contrast of life 300 years ago and now, the romance, and the emphasis on God being the one in control of time. I had a hard time putting the book down.
September 29, 2022
A neat time travel story of 3 women who are thrust back in time. God has sent them for a reason.
Well several reasons, they all eventually find the love of their lives, but there are also some other reasons. Lovely novel and I enjoyed it greatly!
Well several reasons, they all eventually find the love of their lives, but there are also some other reasons. Lovely novel and I enjoyed it greatly!
August 6, 2021
Charming
This book is wonderful. It’s wholesome and interesting and charming. I always enjoy time travel novels and marvel at the ideas people have on how it’s possible to do so.
This book is wonderful. It’s wholesome and interesting and charming. I always enjoy time travel novels and marvel at the ideas people have on how it’s possible to do so.
October 27, 2021
enjoyable read
It’s nice to read a book with spirituality incorporated into the daily lives of the characters . It was a simple story and I enjoyed it very much.
It’s nice to read a book with spirituality incorporated into the daily lives of the characters . It was a simple story and I enjoyed it very much.
January 19, 2022
The story was interesting but I believe the author had a religious agenda.
May 3, 2022
great story of time travel
A really fun story. Involves wholesome romance and Christian women. My snooty ego says not great literature but I enjoyed it a lot.
A really fun story. Involves wholesome romance and Christian women. My snooty ego says not great literature but I enjoyed it a lot.
July 6, 2022
WOW
Love the storyline and the telling. A few twist and some "would you take the time to talk" moments. Yet, reminds me that you have to stop and listen.
Love the storyline and the telling. A few twist and some "would you take the time to talk" moments. Yet, reminds me that you have to stop and listen.
July 14, 2022
Interesting story but felt like it could have been a little more in depth. Nothing earth shattering here, just a fun little read.
January 28, 2024
slow start
This book has a slow start but the ending was fantastic! I only have it 4 stars because of the slow start. I am glad I kept with it.
This book has a slow start but the ending was fantastic! I only have it 4 stars because of the slow start. I am glad I kept with it.
April 30, 2025
Offbeat religious time travel book. Interesting premise but lots of loose ends. Liked the characters.
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