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The Scoundrel's Widow
Sylvia Hewitt is haunted by thoughts of her late husband, Daniel, who was killed overseas in the war with America years before-anxiety-filled memories of the man he was before he left, and wistful dreams of the better man she had hoped would return. This troubled web of emotions only tangles farther when Sylvia finds an injured man in her barn with Daniel's exact appearance.
This doppelganger claims to be Dougal Heywood, a friend of Daniel's from America, brought together by the bizarre coincidence of their uncanny resemblance. Through Sylvia's shock and her inability to turn away anyone in need, she agrees to take him in and care for his wounds. When dangerous men arrive looking for him, the obvious solution to both hide Dougal and explain his presence in Sylvia's home is to convince the town that Daniel Hewitt has indeed returned from America and has taken ill. But the obvious solution is far from simple.
Sylvia quickly becomes conflicted about this new addition to her household. Dougal is exactly the man Sylvia had hoped Daniel would become-charming, considerate, kind. In his presence, old grief she thought she had overcome surges back to the surface, battling with the new fondness that is slowly blossoming in her heart. Now Sylvia can't decide which would be betraying her husband's memory by falling for a familiar stranger, or losing a possible second chance at love.
This doppelganger claims to be Dougal Heywood, a friend of Daniel's from America, brought together by the bizarre coincidence of their uncanny resemblance. Through Sylvia's shock and her inability to turn away anyone in need, she agrees to take him in and care for his wounds. When dangerous men arrive looking for him, the obvious solution to both hide Dougal and explain his presence in Sylvia's home is to convince the town that Daniel Hewitt has indeed returned from America and has taken ill. But the obvious solution is far from simple.
Sylvia quickly becomes conflicted about this new addition to her household. Dougal is exactly the man Sylvia had hoped Daniel would become-charming, considerate, kind. In his presence, old grief she thought she had overcome surges back to the surface, battling with the new fondness that is slowly blossoming in her heart. Now Sylvia can't decide which would be betraying her husband's memory by falling for a familiar stranger, or losing a possible second chance at love.
272 pages, Paperback
Published August 9, 2022
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About the author
Anita Stansfield
133 books470 followersAnita Stansfield, the LDS market's #1 best-selling romance novelist, is an imaginative and prolific writer whose romantic stories have captivated her readers.
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."
"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."
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December 28, 2022
Four and a half stars!
I found this book an enjoyable story with a great deal of twists and turns that kept me interested. As I thought I had outguessed the author I found a new twist!
It was a story of redemption, acceptance and repentance. There was rescue and danger.
While there was also misunderstanding and judgment and prejudice it was healed by the heroine’s gift to receive advice and prayers to heal.
I also loved the odd make up of the family as it is how friends and family combine.
There was a bit of repetition in the everyday life that I would have liked to have seen shortened to allow for more details of the rescue… but that being said I could not put it down as I had to know how it ended.
I found this book an enjoyable story with a great deal of twists and turns that kept me interested. As I thought I had outguessed the author I found a new twist!
It was a story of redemption, acceptance and repentance. There was rescue and danger.
While there was also misunderstanding and judgment and prejudice it was healed by the heroine’s gift to receive advice and prayers to heal.
I also loved the odd make up of the family as it is how friends and family combine.
There was a bit of repetition in the everyday life that I would have liked to have seen shortened to allow for more details of the rescue… but that being said I could not put it down as I had to know how it ended.
August 15, 2023
The first quarter of the book seemed repetitive. The widow, Sylvia Hewitt, pronounced her feelings about Daniel/Dougal the same way to many times.
I did like that the book was a “clean read.” I also enjoyed the the rest of the book with its twists, compassion, betrayal and family values even if they were not all blood related.
I did like that the book was a “clean read.” I also enjoyed the the rest of the book with its twists, compassion, betrayal and family values even if they were not all blood related.
November 17, 2022
A very good story, but slightly predictable. I love the full circle moment at the end with the Doctor, his wife, and the vicar. I don't want to go into more detail, but it was touching for someone like me that has women's health issues.
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August 16, 2023The Scoundrel's Widow proves love can conquer all!
The Scoundrel's Widow is a captivating, delightful read and attests to the miracle that human spirits can change for good! The characters and storyline are fascinating and inspiring!
The Scoundrel's Widow is a captivating, delightful read and attests to the miracle that human spirits can change for good! The characters and storyline are fascinating and inspiring!
October 25, 2022
The Scoundrel’s Widow is a good book, but it was a little more predictable than the author’s other books I’ve read.
November 8, 2022
uplifting
I have followed Anita since her first book. I love the feeling I get reading each new story. I love the forgiveness this story offers.
I have followed Anita since her first book. I love the feeling I get reading each new story. I love the forgiveness this story offers.
November 28, 2022
This was a fun read! The ending was a little crazy and I couldn’t forgive Dougal for his lie. It was too strange!
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November 29, 2022
Took me forever to get through this one, very boring and predictable.
December 12, 2022
A little slow
November 15, 2025
That was a wild twist.
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