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The Lost Manuscript
A priceless manuscript could be one woman’s key to finding her missing grandmother—and to her own second chance.
It’s not just Ellora Lockwood’s home that’s being emptied as she prepares to sell—her heart seems to be empty too. Since the mysterious disappearance of her beloved Grandma June and separating from her husband, Alex, Ellora has felt adrift. Then comes an invitation from Alex to teach history at a summer program at Alnwick Castle in England. He’s even found information about the location of a medieval manuscript that was her grandmother’s obsession before she vanished.
Warily, Ellora accepts Alex’s offer. Surrounded by lush English countryside and captivating history, she pieces together clues about the manuscript’s whereabouts—and uncovers new questions. Could someone have been sabotaging her grandmother’s work? Anonymous threats lead Ellora to suspect she too may be in danger, but as she and Alex work together, she’s finding strength, new purpose and the courage to see this quest through, wherever it may lead…
It’s not just Ellora Lockwood’s home that’s being emptied as she prepares to sell—her heart seems to be empty too. Since the mysterious disappearance of her beloved Grandma June and separating from her husband, Alex, Ellora has felt adrift. Then comes an invitation from Alex to teach history at a summer program at Alnwick Castle in England. He’s even found information about the location of a medieval manuscript that was her grandmother’s obsession before she vanished.
Warily, Ellora accepts Alex’s offer. Surrounded by lush English countryside and captivating history, she pieces together clues about the manuscript’s whereabouts—and uncovers new questions. Could someone have been sabotaging her grandmother’s work? Anonymous threats lead Ellora to suspect she too may be in danger, but as she and Alex work together, she’s finding strength, new purpose and the courage to see this quest through, wherever it may lead…
368 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2023
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About the author
Mollie Rushmeyer
3 books710 followersMollie writes Contemporary Fiction with a Heart for History, a blend of modern settings and fascinating historical elements woven throughout.
A born and bred Midwestern gal, Mollie Rushmeyer, makes her home in central Minnesota with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She is not only a bibliophile (the dustier the better, in her opinion), she’s a true Britophile at heart. Tea and coffee fuel her travels, by Google maps at least, and her passion for the written word.
A born and bred Midwestern gal, Mollie Rushmeyer, makes her home in central Minnesota with her husband and two beautiful daughters. She is not only a bibliophile (the dustier the better, in her opinion), she’s a true Britophile at heart. Tea and coffee fuel her travels, by Google maps at least, and her passion for the written word.
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August 15, 2023
Ellora Lockwood is married to Alexander, they have been separated for almost a year, she’s living in Minnesota and Ellora's had their divorce papers drawn up. Alex offers her a job teaching history at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland and for the summer. The place where her grandmother June went missing from and it gives her the opportunity to try and find out what happened to her Nana and she's dreading seeing her estranged husband. Ellora and her best friend Lanae travel to England together and she’s going to be a student advisor and provide emotional support for her bestie.
June was trying to find a medieval illuminated manuscript, it’s over twelve hundred years old and Ellora wonders if it has anything to do with her grandmothers disappearance? Ellora follows up any clues and leads, she visits the tea rooms June loved, talks to members of The Lost Artifact Society, London Library, considers local stories about the “White Lady” a ghost who haunts nearby Clare Hall and links to Vikings and if they were in Northumberland when the manuscript was written? When, Ellora starts receiving threatening messages, she reports it to the police who are investigating her grandmother’s case, could June have met with foul play and is her own life in danger?
I received a digital copy of The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer from HarperCollins and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. A fascinating Christian based mystery story about a valuable twelve hundred year old manuscript, where has it been hidden for centuries, who was the scribe and was it a woman, what happened to June and her extensive research and journal?
The two main characters of Ellora and Alex coming to terms with what went wrong in their marriage and the reasons why they grew apart, can it be saved and the possibility of the couple ripping up the divorce papers. Ellora and Alex make a great team and how communication is a must for a successful marriage, four stars from me and I’m keen to read the authors previous book, The Bookshop of Secrets and I have purchased a copy.
June was trying to find a medieval illuminated manuscript, it’s over twelve hundred years old and Ellora wonders if it has anything to do with her grandmothers disappearance? Ellora follows up any clues and leads, she visits the tea rooms June loved, talks to members of The Lost Artifact Society, London Library, considers local stories about the “White Lady” a ghost who haunts nearby Clare Hall and links to Vikings and if they were in Northumberland when the manuscript was written? When, Ellora starts receiving threatening messages, she reports it to the police who are investigating her grandmother’s case, could June have met with foul play and is her own life in danger?
I received a digital copy of The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer from HarperCollins and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. A fascinating Christian based mystery story about a valuable twelve hundred year old manuscript, where has it been hidden for centuries, who was the scribe and was it a woman, what happened to June and her extensive research and journal?
The two main characters of Ellora and Alex coming to terms with what went wrong in their marriage and the reasons why they grew apart, can it be saved and the possibility of the couple ripping up the divorce papers. Ellora and Alex make a great team and how communication is a must for a successful marriage, four stars from me and I’m keen to read the authors previous book, The Bookshop of Secrets and I have purchased a copy.
September 12, 2023
Trigger Warning: miscarriage, divorce, & extreme grief.
About this book:
“It’s not just Ellora Lockwood’s home that’s being emptied as she prepares to sell—her heart seems to be empty too. Since the mysterious disappearance of her beloved Grandma June and separating from her husband, Alex, Ellora has felt adrift. Then comes an invitation from Alex to teach history at a summer program at Alnwick Castle in England. He’s even found information about the location of a medieval manuscript that was her grandmother’s obsession before she vanished.
Warily, Ellora accepts Alex’s offer. Surrounded by lush English countryside and captivating history, she pieces together clues about the manuscript’s whereabouts—and uncovers new questions. Could someone have been sabotaging her grandmother’s work? Anonymous threats lead Ellora to suspect she too may be in danger, but as she and Alex work together, she’s finding strength, new purpose and the courage to see this quest through, wherever it may lead…”
Series: As of now, no. A stand-alone novel.
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are read, quoted, remembered, & discussed; Prayers, Crying out to God, & Thanking God; Church going & a hymn; Many talks about God, trusting Him, His plans, grief, & those in the Bible; 'H's are capital when referring to God; Ellora feels awkward going to church in the beginning, thinking that everyone will be able to tell about their near-divorce and that she isn’t speaking to God; Ellora feels like God abandoned her; Both Ellora & Alexander have difficultly talking to God and praying *Spoiler* ; Many, many mentions of religious persecution, the Lindisfarne Gospels, Psalters, a Celtic cross, the Christian Crusades, monks, monasteries, priories, cathedrals, & abbeys; Many mentions of God & trusting Him; Mentions of Bibles, parts of the Bible, those and lessons in the Bible, & Bible reading; Mentions of prayers, praying, & Thanking God; Mentions of churches, church going, services, & hymns; Mentions of Christianity & others in history converting to it; A few mentions of illustrations/paintings of those and events in the Bible; A mention of being martyred;
*Note: Mentions of a rumored ghost story & places said to be haunted; A couple mentions of a rumored curse; A couple mentions of Pandora’s box; A mention of the witch in Hansel and Gretel.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘blah, blah, blah’, two forms of ‘dumb’, four forms of ‘idiot’, and eight ‘stupid’s; Eye rolling & Sarcasm;Almost drowning, Being held at gunpoint, Seeing someone shot, Pain, Injuries, Blood/Bleeding, & passing out (up to semi-detailed); Recalling seeing deaths & the body of a loved one after an accident (barely-above-not-detailed); A nightmare (including a “faceless evil” chasing her, barely-above-not-detailed); Alexander’s parents blame him for his brother’s death and his mother is especially bitter towards him; After Alexander left, Ellora sent him divorce papers (she feels like he abandoned her) & there’s many, many mentions of divorces (their possible divorce and others who have been affected by a divorce, up to semi-detailed); Many mentions of a missing loved one & the possibility of the person being murdered (up to semi-detailed, *Spoiler* ); Many mentions of deaths & grief and guilt (for a unborn child, a grandmother, a brother, & a marriage); Mentions of wars in history, slaughtering, & kidnappings (including by the Vikings); Mentions of a store robbery, gunmen, being held at gunpoint, deaths, & blood (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of drunks, drinking, drunk driving, & deaths (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of fires & assumed deaths (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of a near-drowning (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of guns, being held at gunpoint, someone being shot, injuries, pain, & blood/bleeding (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of stealing & thieves; Mentions of threats; Mentions of drugs, drug addicts, making drugs, an explosion, & jail sentences; Mentions of a man’s a gambling problem, alcohol, & drinking; Mentions of rumors; A few mentions of violent husbands & their abuse; A few mentions of lies, lying, & liars; A couple mentions of vomiting; A mention of a child dying from leukemia; A mention of bullies; A mention of jealousy;
*Note: Mentions of a manuscript being written by a woman (in an era where that was unheard of) & some men from then and current day not wanting it because of that fact; A few mentions of singers & songs; A few mentions of movies, books, & fictional characters (Titanic, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, Little House on the Prairie, & Jekyll and Hyde); A mention of a car brand.
Sexual Content- A bit of staring at someone’s lips; Three hand kisses, two cheek kisses, three head/forehead kisses, an almost (semi-detailed) kiss, four barely-above-not-detailed kisses, and three semi-detailed kisses; Recalling kisses (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches, Embraces, Dancing, Heat, Electricity, Smelling, & Nearness (including Alexander pulling Ellora’s into his lap, up to semi-detailed); Wanting to touch & embrace (up to semi-detailed); Blushes, Winks, Butterflies, & Flirting; Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Ellora almost climbs into Alexander’s bed with him, but does not; Mentions of kisses, almost kisses, & kissing; Mentions of dates & dating; A mention of infidelity; A mention of a man being called a “hunky professor”; Some love, being in love, & the emotions;
*Note: Shortly into the book, it’s revealed that Ellora had a miscarriage & we see a lot of grief from her about it (details will be put under a *Spoiler* section but please know that it’s a topic often mentioned and discussed throughout the book: *Spoiler* ; A few mentions of a father leaving the mother of his child when he found out she was pregnant; A mention of a mother-in-law making a comment about a woman’s biological clock; A mention of there being “legitimate [reasons] for some people to not want children. Not everyone was called to be a parent.”.
-Ellora Lockwood, age 31
-Alexander Lockwood
P.O.V. switches between them
368 pages
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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars (and a half)
Trigger Warning/TW/Content Warning: miscarriage, divorce, & extreme grief
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, especially after reading the author’s debut book “The Bookshop of Secrets” last year and while enjoying it, that book was a more serious—albeit very bookish—read. “The Lost Manuscript” is very similar in the same regard that it deals with some possibly triggering topics but does not heavily focus on details of all of it. Human trafficking in the other book and a miscarriage, divorces, and grief in this one. It’s a more solemn read because of these topics and makes me mark this book more for older teens because of the content that comes with those territories.
I was really hesitant about reading this book because it follows a married couple—which typically means added sexual content and not the best read for teens, but I really appreciate this author keeping it on the cleaner side.
Because we only have Ellora’s point of view for the first bit of the book, when Alexander’s point of view entered in, I wasn’t a fan of him at all. But as they started communicating and being around the other about a third of the way in, I started to like them both a bit more.
Communication. It’s important and both of the main characters needed to work on it—including on being open with their spouse—instead of just walking away when it’s hard. They both become aware of their faults in the past and both struggle with different things. Their reactions and thought process all felt very realistic and timed well, but I just wanted them to get the show on the road and happiness for both of them. There’s a lot about their marriage, choices, and if they can possibly be together again. It wasn’t so raw that I felt uncomfortable reading those scenes (discussions and fights/arguments) like I was in the middle of a conversation I shouldn’t be listening to (now whether that’s a good thing or not, take your pick), but I do wish they would have quit being distracted by the manuscript—which felt like an easy out at times.
On the manuscript stuff: They are both such history nerds. I was just along for the ride. The manuscript stuff bored me at times, personally, because I’m not interested in those time periods or items. Because of that, I will say that I started to get frustrated that right when they would try to talk through important relationship stuff, something happened with the hunt of the manuscript and their focus was switched to that instead. (I guess I thought that their relationship should be way more important than a dusty old stack of papers?) Despite being bored at times about all the history parts that frankly didn’t interest me, I did enjoy some of the treasure hunt parts of it because who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt? (I was suspicious of the villain, but I can’t tell you why as there wasn’t many hints. Just a gut feeling, I suppose.)
The faith content was definitely a strong part of this book, especially at the ending, which I liked seeing. I was glad to see discussions and thoughts on God and trusting Him, especially after what Ellora and Alexander have been through. Sometimes it felt a little too “what-a-powerful-Pinterest” quote (in the sense it was a little to wisdom filled or deep for the character thinking it, in my opinion), though, and made it feel a little awkward—well-meaning by the person saying it, but a little squeezed into a conversation.
The ending was decent, but if they were a real-life couple that I knew, I think I would be concerned for them. They truly need an honest to goodness strong-in-their-faith Christian couple to counsel them and encourage them in their personal walks with God. They both had a lot happen to them prior to their marriage and during their marriage as well (let alone within this book) with lots of anger, pride, selfishness, and many other emotions that were quick to explode during these pages. The epilogue was sweet and, again, I liked the faith content and realization, but I don’t know, I’m still worried for them and honestly feel a bit heavy after finishing this book.
**I know that some might think that me mentioning a miscarriage is a spoiler but 1.) it’s revealed very early in the book and 2.) is a major trigger for many and I’m disappointed that the back-cover doesn’t even allude to it especially with all the grief shown that could be so hard for those who have had to walk that path to read.
Link to review:
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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Love Inspired Trade) for this honest review.
About this book:
“It’s not just Ellora Lockwood’s home that’s being emptied as she prepares to sell—her heart seems to be empty too. Since the mysterious disappearance of her beloved Grandma June and separating from her husband, Alex, Ellora has felt adrift. Then comes an invitation from Alex to teach history at a summer program at Alnwick Castle in England. He’s even found information about the location of a medieval manuscript that was her grandmother’s obsession before she vanished.
Warily, Ellora accepts Alex’s offer. Surrounded by lush English countryside and captivating history, she pieces together clues about the manuscript’s whereabouts—and uncovers new questions. Could someone have been sabotaging her grandmother’s work? Anonymous threats lead Ellora to suspect she too may be in danger, but as she and Alex work together, she’s finding strength, new purpose and the courage to see this quest through, wherever it may lead…”
Series: As of now, no. A stand-alone novel.
Spiritual Content- Scriptures are read, quoted, remembered, & discussed; Prayers, Crying out to God, & Thanking God; Church going & a hymn; Many talks about God, trusting Him, His plans, grief, & those in the Bible; 'H's are capital when referring to God; Ellora feels awkward going to church in the beginning, thinking that everyone will be able to tell about their near-divorce and that she isn’t speaking to God; Ellora feels like God abandoned her; Both Ellora & Alexander have difficultly talking to God and praying *Spoiler* ; Many, many mentions of religious persecution, the Lindisfarne Gospels, Psalters, a Celtic cross, the Christian Crusades, monks, monasteries, priories, cathedrals, & abbeys; Many mentions of God & trusting Him; Mentions of Bibles, parts of the Bible, those and lessons in the Bible, & Bible reading; Mentions of prayers, praying, & Thanking God; Mentions of churches, church going, services, & hymns; Mentions of Christianity & others in history converting to it; A few mentions of illustrations/paintings of those and events in the Bible; A mention of being martyred;
*Note: Mentions of a rumored ghost story & places said to be haunted; A couple mentions of a rumored curse; A couple mentions of Pandora’s box; A mention of the witch in Hansel and Gretel.
Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a ‘blah, blah, blah’, two forms of ‘dumb’, four forms of ‘idiot’, and eight ‘stupid’s; Eye rolling & Sarcasm;Almost drowning, Being held at gunpoint, Seeing someone shot, Pain, Injuries, Blood/Bleeding, & passing out (up to semi-detailed); Recalling seeing deaths & the body of a loved one after an accident (barely-above-not-detailed); A nightmare (including a “faceless evil” chasing her, barely-above-not-detailed); Alexander’s parents blame him for his brother’s death and his mother is especially bitter towards him; After Alexander left, Ellora sent him divorce papers (she feels like he abandoned her) & there’s many, many mentions of divorces (their possible divorce and others who have been affected by a divorce, up to semi-detailed); Many mentions of a missing loved one & the possibility of the person being murdered (up to semi-detailed, *Spoiler* ); Many mentions of deaths & grief and guilt (for a unborn child, a grandmother, a brother, & a marriage); Mentions of wars in history, slaughtering, & kidnappings (including by the Vikings); Mentions of a store robbery, gunmen, being held at gunpoint, deaths, & blood (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of drunks, drinking, drunk driving, & deaths (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of fires & assumed deaths (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of a near-drowning (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of guns, being held at gunpoint, someone being shot, injuries, pain, & blood/bleeding (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of stealing & thieves; Mentions of threats; Mentions of drugs, drug addicts, making drugs, an explosion, & jail sentences; Mentions of a man’s a gambling problem, alcohol, & drinking; Mentions of rumors; A few mentions of violent husbands & their abuse; A few mentions of lies, lying, & liars; A couple mentions of vomiting; A mention of a child dying from leukemia; A mention of bullies; A mention of jealousy;
*Note: Mentions of a manuscript being written by a woman (in an era where that was unheard of) & some men from then and current day not wanting it because of that fact; A few mentions of singers & songs; A few mentions of movies, books, & fictional characters (Titanic, Alice in Wonderland, Mary Poppins, The Secret Garden, Little House on the Prairie, & Jekyll and Hyde); A mention of a car brand.
Sexual Content- A bit of staring at someone’s lips; Three hand kisses, two cheek kisses, three head/forehead kisses, an almost (semi-detailed) kiss, four barely-above-not-detailed kisses, and three semi-detailed kisses; Recalling kisses (barely-above-not-detailed); Touches, Embraces, Dancing, Heat, Electricity, Smelling, & Nearness (including Alexander pulling Ellora’s into his lap, up to semi-detailed); Wanting to touch & embrace (up to semi-detailed); Blushes, Winks, Butterflies, & Flirting; Noticing (barely-above-not-detailed); Ellora almost climbs into Alexander’s bed with him, but does not; Mentions of kisses, almost kisses, & kissing; Mentions of dates & dating; A mention of infidelity; A mention of a man being called a “hunky professor”; Some love, being in love, & the emotions;
*Note: Shortly into the book, it’s revealed that Ellora had a miscarriage & we see a lot of grief from her about it (details will be put under a *Spoiler* section but please know that it’s a topic often mentioned and discussed throughout the book: *Spoiler* ; A few mentions of a father leaving the mother of his child when he found out she was pregnant; A mention of a mother-in-law making a comment about a woman’s biological clock; A mention of there being “legitimate [reasons] for some people to not want children. Not everyone was called to be a parent.”.
-Ellora Lockwood, age 31
-Alexander Lockwood
P.O.V. switches between them
368 pages
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- One Star
Early High School Teens- Two Stars
Older High School Teens- Three Stars
My personal Rating- Two Stars (and a half)
Trigger Warning/TW/Content Warning: miscarriage, divorce, & extreme grief
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this book, especially after reading the author’s debut book “The Bookshop of Secrets” last year and while enjoying it, that book was a more serious—albeit very bookish—read. “The Lost Manuscript” is very similar in the same regard that it deals with some possibly triggering topics but does not heavily focus on details of all of it. Human trafficking in the other book and a miscarriage, divorces, and grief in this one. It’s a more solemn read because of these topics and makes me mark this book more for older teens because of the content that comes with those territories.
I was really hesitant about reading this book because it follows a married couple—which typically means added sexual content and not the best read for teens, but I really appreciate this author keeping it on the cleaner side.
Because we only have Ellora’s point of view for the first bit of the book, when Alexander’s point of view entered in, I wasn’t a fan of him at all. But as they started communicating and being around the other about a third of the way in, I started to like them both a bit more.
Communication. It’s important and both of the main characters needed to work on it—including on being open with their spouse—instead of just walking away when it’s hard. They both become aware of their faults in the past and both struggle with different things. Their reactions and thought process all felt very realistic and timed well, but I just wanted them to get the show on the road and happiness for both of them. There’s a lot about their marriage, choices, and if they can possibly be together again. It wasn’t so raw that I felt uncomfortable reading those scenes (discussions and fights/arguments) like I was in the middle of a conversation I shouldn’t be listening to (now whether that’s a good thing or not, take your pick), but I do wish they would have quit being distracted by the manuscript—which felt like an easy out at times.
On the manuscript stuff: They are both such history nerds. I was just along for the ride. The manuscript stuff bored me at times, personally, because I’m not interested in those time periods or items. Because of that, I will say that I started to get frustrated that right when they would try to talk through important relationship stuff, something happened with the hunt of the manuscript and their focus was switched to that instead. (I guess I thought that their relationship should be way more important than a dusty old stack of papers?) Despite being bored at times about all the history parts that frankly didn’t interest me, I did enjoy some of the treasure hunt parts of it because who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt? (I was suspicious of the villain, but I can’t tell you why as there wasn’t many hints. Just a gut feeling, I suppose.)
The faith content was definitely a strong part of this book, especially at the ending, which I liked seeing. I was glad to see discussions and thoughts on God and trusting Him, especially after what Ellora and Alexander have been through. Sometimes it felt a little too “what-a-powerful-Pinterest” quote (in the sense it was a little to wisdom filled or deep for the character thinking it, in my opinion), though, and made it feel a little awkward—well-meaning by the person saying it, but a little squeezed into a conversation.
The ending was decent, but if they were a real-life couple that I knew, I think I would be concerned for them. They truly need an honest to goodness strong-in-their-faith Christian couple to counsel them and encourage them in their personal walks with God. They both had a lot happen to them prior to their marriage and during their marriage as well (let alone within this book) with lots of anger, pride, selfishness, and many other emotions that were quick to explode during these pages. The epilogue was sweet and, again, I liked the faith content and realization, but I don’t know, I’m still worried for them and honestly feel a bit heavy after finishing this book.
**I know that some might think that me mentioning a miscarriage is a spoiler but 1.) it’s revealed very early in the book and 2.) is a major trigger for many and I’m disappointed that the back-cover doesn’t even allude to it especially with all the grief shown that could be so hard for those who have had to walk that path to read.
Link to review:
https://booksforchristiangirls.blogsp...
*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.
*I received this book for free from the Publisher (Love Inspired Trade) for this honest review.
July 5, 2023
This redemption story pulled at my heartstrings and deepened my faith.
Both Ellora and Alex have history and secrets they’d rather keep hidden. They could use both as a viable excuse for their actions and be pardoned by many. Instead, these deeply flawed individuals are not ready to give up on each other. The author capitalizes on this glimmer of hope and presents us with an opportunity to see what a lack of communication can do to a relationship and what, if possible, is needed to get it back on track. She wraps this beautiful possibility in an exciting adventure, resulting in a compelling read.
I loved the premise of a lost illuminated manuscript bringing two lost souls to a place where they could ‘find’ each other in their attempt to locate Lindisfarne’s treasure.
This book was more than I expected.
You’ll be swept away by inspirational messages, a castle, an adventure, the possibility of second chances and a heartwarming romance.
I was gifted this copy by Harlequin Romance and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
Both Ellora and Alex have history and secrets they’d rather keep hidden. They could use both as a viable excuse for their actions and be pardoned by many. Instead, these deeply flawed individuals are not ready to give up on each other. The author capitalizes on this glimmer of hope and presents us with an opportunity to see what a lack of communication can do to a relationship and what, if possible, is needed to get it back on track. She wraps this beautiful possibility in an exciting adventure, resulting in a compelling read.
I loved the premise of a lost illuminated manuscript bringing two lost souls to a place where they could ‘find’ each other in their attempt to locate Lindisfarne’s treasure.
This book was more than I expected.
You’ll be swept away by inspirational messages, a castle, an adventure, the possibility of second chances and a heartwarming romance.
I was gifted this copy by Harlequin Romance and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.
January 21, 2024
3.5 round up to 4 for creative effort. Although The Lost Manuscript was good, it wasn’t great. I actually began scanning about half way through the book looking for the parts that held my interest. I had high hopes given the subject matter of the story—the adventurous search for a lost illuminated manuscript—but liked Ms. Rushmeyer’s first book better. For me, as a search for a lost medieval manuscript, it was weighed down by too much emotional drama and not enough adventure and high scholarship. I realize it is a Love Inspired novel and maybe that was the problem. Too much handwringing and overwrought emotion for my taste dealing with tough issues like divorce and miscarriage, but still trying to be a scholarly search for answers, especially as we swing 180° too often while the characters are in the midst of trying to solve an ancient mystery to their personal problems. Unfortunately, after the author put so much effort into creating a plausible and believable historical mystery, she didn’t have an author’s note explaining the historical background to the lost manuscript.
August 29, 2023
"Now, I'm not talking about blind-eyed optimism. I'm talking about hard-fought, hard-won, hope. Born of a peace that only comes after a long battle, forged in the darkest mire you never thought you'd have to wade through. But you mad it and you know that you never would've made it through without His help."
Mollie Rushmeyer has penned a beautifully heart-rending novel, full of brokenness and regrets yet threaded with overwhelming hope. I loved the thrill of a historical scavenger/treasure hunt for a rumored illuminated manuscript and was pleasantly surprised at the intricate and complex plot surrounding this premise. The twists and turns in their adventure to find the manuscript and Ellie's grandma added a nice layer of suspense. Faith in the midst of anger and pain was a major thread in the story and I appreciated Ellie and Alex's growth as they struggled through their past failures, unmet expectations, and grief.
Ellie and Alex were both fallible but lovable characters who demonstrated that people in love can still hurt each other and destroy the foundations of marriage. The theme of choice - choosing to forgive and choosing to love - became their banner in their relationship and it's also a good reminder for us all.
If you are a fan of women's fiction, you will love this book. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Love Inspired via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
Mollie Rushmeyer has penned a beautifully heart-rending novel, full of brokenness and regrets yet threaded with overwhelming hope. I loved the thrill of a historical scavenger/treasure hunt for a rumored illuminated manuscript and was pleasantly surprised at the intricate and complex plot surrounding this premise. The twists and turns in their adventure to find the manuscript and Ellie's grandma added a nice layer of suspense. Faith in the midst of anger and pain was a major thread in the story and I appreciated Ellie and Alex's growth as they struggled through their past failures, unmet expectations, and grief.
Ellie and Alex were both fallible but lovable characters who demonstrated that people in love can still hurt each other and destroy the foundations of marriage. The theme of choice - choosing to forgive and choosing to love - became their banner in their relationship and it's also a good reminder for us all.
If you are a fan of women's fiction, you will love this book. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Love Inspired via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.
April 14, 2023
The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer is a wonderful book that is full of history, mystery, suspense, love, loss, hope, and the grace of forgiveness and second chances.
This is such a gorgeous, captivating, and heartwarming. I loved the cast of characters, and their individual paths that weave together and towards one another once more amongst the mystery that surrounds them within this novel.
I loved the elements of love, hope, faith, and promise. In a world that can be so dark and depressing, it was wonderful to read an uplifting and positive book.
The mystery and the historical details made such a great story even better. I really liked everything about it, to be honest.
5/5 stars
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This is such a gorgeous, captivating, and heartwarming. I loved the cast of characters, and their individual paths that weave together and towards one another once more amongst the mystery that surrounds them within this novel.
I loved the elements of love, hope, faith, and promise. In a world that can be so dark and depressing, it was wonderful to read an uplifting and positive book.
The mystery and the historical details made such a great story even better. I really liked everything about it, to be honest.
5/5 stars
Thank you NG and HARLEQUIN - Romance (U.S. & Canada), Love Inspired Trade for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 8/29/23.
September 13, 2023
Ellora Lockwood and her husband Alex have been having major marriage troubles. So much so that he has taken off to England without her and has been gone for months. Feeling abandoned Ellora files for divorce. Not only is she divorcing her husband but her Grandmother has been missing for months after searching for a priceless lost manuscript from the medieval period. Alex calls Ellora with a job offer in England and she can also search for her missing grandmother and the manuscript. She hesitantly agrees. When Ellora and Alex meet again, they try to be civil and look for Grandma June and the manuscript together along with a couple friends. Will Ellora and Alex be able to save their marriage, and Grandma June and find the lost manuscript?
Wow! What a story! Beautifully written. I really loved how much scripture and talk of God was in this book! Very good. This story is also a great reminder and example of how important communication is between a married couple. You must talk about everything no matter how difficult. The author discusses some tough issues and does it very well. (More about that in the content section below) Although this is a contemporary story, there is a lot of history involved. I also liked the mystery element of searching for the manuscript and also trying to find out what happened to Grandma June. Overall a great story and I definitely recommend!
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Content: miscarriage/child loss: the main character has had a miscarriage in a tragic way and it is discussed through out the book
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Wow! What a story! Beautifully written. I really loved how much scripture and talk of God was in this book! Very good. This story is also a great reminder and example of how important communication is between a married couple. You must talk about everything no matter how difficult. The author discusses some tough issues and does it very well. (More about that in the content section below) Although this is a contemporary story, there is a lot of history involved. I also liked the mystery element of searching for the manuscript and also trying to find out what happened to Grandma June. Overall a great story and I definitely recommend!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content: miscarriage/child loss: the main character has had a miscarriage in a tragic way and it is discussed through out the book
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
March 30, 2023
I loved this book so much!
Alex and Ellora's tale will completely have you immersed from page one until the end.
The mystery part of this is the best part, in my opinion. It kept me engaged. I wanted to see what became of Grandma.
Rushmeyer has done a fantabulous job as always.
I feel that in my heart this book will hold a special place. I can't explain exactly why, but just know that it does.
I love these imperfect people. They are perfect example of love, grace, hope, and 2nd chances.
Overall, it was a great story that made my heart full and satisfied.
5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend!
My thanks for a copy of this book.
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own
Alex and Ellora's tale will completely have you immersed from page one until the end.
The mystery part of this is the best part, in my opinion. It kept me engaged. I wanted to see what became of Grandma.
Rushmeyer has done a fantabulous job as always.
I feel that in my heart this book will hold a special place. I can't explain exactly why, but just know that it does.
I love these imperfect people. They are perfect example of love, grace, hope, and 2nd chances.
Overall, it was a great story that made my heart full and satisfied.
5 stars for a job well done! I highly recommend!
My thanks for a copy of this book.
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own
July 14, 2023
The Lost Manuscript is a treasure hunt for a historical book in England. The main characters are not only searching for the documents, but for their lost love for each other.
As I was reading the book, I kept thinking this reminds me of the movie National Treasure in many ways. If you enjoyed that movie, then I think you'd enjoy this book.
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
3.75 stars
As I was reading the book, I kept thinking this reminds me of the movie National Treasure in many ways. If you enjoyed that movie, then I think you'd enjoy this book.
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
3.75 stars
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February 1, 2025
3.5 stars. I had never read anything by this author and I was drawn in from the very beginning. Alexander was great and how he called her love was swoon worthy! I didn’t really like Ellie to be honest. She was kinda mean and that part towards the end annoyed me so much. I didn’t care for the side characters at all. The mystery was intriguing and surprising! The faith content was wonderful which is what raised the stars. I did find certain parts a bit boring. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.
August 27, 2023
#BookReview : THE LOST MANUSCRIPT by Mollie Rushmeyer
Ellora's journey to England in The Lost Manuscript is a story of redemption. She travels to mend her broken marriage, find her grandmother and the lost manuscript, and ultimately find her faith in God again.
I have always been interested in history, and this book is full of historical details about the Vikings and the early Reformation era. I was satisfied with Ellora and Alex's progress, but I was also concerned about the danger they were in. They were not careful with the information they acquired, which frustrated at times.
While they uncovered clues and solved puzzles, they also confronted the secrets they had kept from each other. I appreciated how the author explored the themes of miscommunication and honesty in marriage. Alex and Ellora were flawed characters, so their true reconciliation took time, but it was ultimately worthwhile. Their hard work paid off, and they learned to trust God's plan for their lives along the way.
I enjoyed the roller coaster ride in finding the manuscript and all the inspirational messages laced throughout the book. Christian fiction and mystery fans will surely enjoy this book too. I can't wait to read more books by the author.
Rating : 4 ⭐
Pub date : 29 Aug 2023
Thank you to Love Inspired Trade and #netgalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Ellora's journey to England in The Lost Manuscript is a story of redemption. She travels to mend her broken marriage, find her grandmother and the lost manuscript, and ultimately find her faith in God again.
I have always been interested in history, and this book is full of historical details about the Vikings and the early Reformation era. I was satisfied with Ellora and Alex's progress, but I was also concerned about the danger they were in. They were not careful with the information they acquired, which frustrated at times.
While they uncovered clues and solved puzzles, they also confronted the secrets they had kept from each other. I appreciated how the author explored the themes of miscommunication and honesty in marriage. Alex and Ellora were flawed characters, so their true reconciliation took time, but it was ultimately worthwhile. Their hard work paid off, and they learned to trust God's plan for their lives along the way.
I enjoyed the roller coaster ride in finding the manuscript and all the inspirational messages laced throughout the book. Christian fiction and mystery fans will surely enjoy this book too. I can't wait to read more books by the author.
Rating : 4 ⭐
Pub date : 29 Aug 2023
Thank you to Love Inspired Trade and #netgalley for the complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
March 28, 2023
The Lost Manuscript is a unique and entertaining mystery from start to finish. Mollie Rushmeyer's eloquent sentence phrasing was quite poetic as read in the very first lines,
"Empty rooms are full of stories. Invisible memories. Silent echoes."
I was initially drawn to the story because of the mystery of the long missing manuscript, but the tenuous relationship between and Alex and Ellora soon rivaled that making for a page turning experience. The couple work together to find the ancient manuscript and Ellora's missing grandmother June. Rushmeyer delivers lots of twists and turns and nefarious characters trying to thwart the hunt, all with a side of humor.
"...he would have to charm his wife's socks off. The trick was to do it without irritating her socks off."
Readers who enjoy a good mystery, relationships with depth, and an abundance of great quotes will find that and more in The Lost Manuscript. I appreciate Harlequin, Love Inspired Trade making a copy available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.
"Empty rooms are full of stories. Invisible memories. Silent echoes."
I was initially drawn to the story because of the mystery of the long missing manuscript, but the tenuous relationship between and Alex and Ellora soon rivaled that making for a page turning experience. The couple work together to find the ancient manuscript and Ellora's missing grandmother June. Rushmeyer delivers lots of twists and turns and nefarious characters trying to thwart the hunt, all with a side of humor.
"...he would have to charm his wife's socks off. The trick was to do it without irritating her socks off."
Readers who enjoy a good mystery, relationships with depth, and an abundance of great quotes will find that and more in The Lost Manuscript. I appreciate Harlequin, Love Inspired Trade making a copy available for review. All thoughts and opinions are my very own.
June 29, 2023
In The Lost Manuscript Ellie is given the opportunity to teach summer school in England while reuniting with her estranged husband, and to pick up the search for an ancient manuscript that lead to the disappearance of her grandmother. This book is full of mystery, suspense, and history, and romance. They mystery and suspense is really well written. The end felt just a tad rushed, trying to wrap everything up, but I really enjoyed the process of looking for the lost manuscript. There is a ton of really interesting history written within the pages. And the romance was pretty sweet. A few times I felt myself annoyed with Ellie and her inability to forgive Alex. Especially her thought process around whether or not to get divorced. But I enjoyed Alex's process of learning to forgive himself and realizing he expects too much from himself. All in all I enjoyed this story and the mystery surrounding The Lost Manuscript!
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.
July 7, 2023
This book’s title caught my eye and I just had to read it. After all, how intriguing it is to think about a “lost manuscript.”
When I started reading it there was so much more than just the story of the manuscript. Of course, there was mystery and suspense, but there was also romance and deep emotional tension.
I really enjoyed this book and all it had to offer the reader. I got to travel to a place I’d never been and learn all about castles and go on a fun hunt that was full of intricate puzzles and riddles to solve.
Mollie Rushmeyer is becoming an author I will pick up and read. I enjoyed the way she developed this story. The dialogue and scene settings really helped to move the story along. She did a sweet job of bringing all the emotions of the characters to life.
I truly believe I’ll read more of her books in the future.
I was given this book by the publisher which did not influence my review in any way, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
When I started reading it there was so much more than just the story of the manuscript. Of course, there was mystery and suspense, but there was also romance and deep emotional tension.
I really enjoyed this book and all it had to offer the reader. I got to travel to a place I’d never been and learn all about castles and go on a fun hunt that was full of intricate puzzles and riddles to solve.
Mollie Rushmeyer is becoming an author I will pick up and read. I enjoyed the way she developed this story. The dialogue and scene settings really helped to move the story along. She did a sweet job of bringing all the emotions of the characters to life.
I truly believe I’ll read more of her books in the future.
I was given this book by the publisher which did not influence my review in any way, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
April 16, 2023
Being a new to me author, I didn’t know what to expect when I started reading The Lost Manuscript. I was hooked from the start. Mollie Rushmeyer has an outstanding talent for drawing you in and holding you there. Alex and Ellie’s story brings up so many emotions and has you rooting for them to the end. It was very interesting to learn about the history of England and it was the perfect setting for this story. I will definitely be ready other books by this author.
March 26, 2023
The Lost Manuscript is a very well written romantic suspense. Great plot and character development. I recommend this book. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.
August 22, 2023
This book kinda starts out with a gothic romance feel to it.
It’s a good mystery with some unexpected twists. I liked the Christian message that’s interweaved throughout the book.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy
It’s a good mystery with some unexpected twists. I liked the Christian message that’s interweaved throughout the book.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy
April 12, 2023
I’m not an historian but I like history. This novel by Mollie Rushmeyer gives an inside look to the life of an academic historian on the thrilling, dangerous trail to a lost, illuminated manuscript.. As a young professor of history in Minnesota, Ellora (Ellie) is given the opportunity to return to England: to be reunited with an estranged husband, to follow in your missing grandmother’s footsteps searching for the manuscript and teach students at an estate with which she’s familiar. She suffered a personal loss in Minnesota and so the opportunity gives her relief from tragic reminders. For fans of Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code or other fictional accounts of historical pursuits (like the National Treasure films), this novel will be enjoyed.
While on the search for the manuscript, an antagonist shadows Ellie and her husband, causing mishaps, accidents, and following through on death threats. You begin to wonder if all academic historians need combat pay to do their work. What’s so important about this manuscript that someone would risk murder and imprisonment to thwart and sabotage a rival’s discovery of an ancient relic? Is the manuscript a threat to the Christian faith? Is it so remarkable that it’s worth millions of dollars? These questions are answered at the end of the book. As I said, I’m not an historian so I wouldn’t know the professional worth of discovering some medieval document that allows Ellie’s grandmother to devote years to its pursuit and Ellie to renew and persist in her grandmother’s clues.
The characters struggle with making right choices for their career and their personal lives. We get a complete glimpse of their hesitations, waning confidence, renewed commitments, etc. Thus, we have a 360 degree view of the protagonists. And there’s just enough hints to suspect others of not being who they appear to be.
My own interest was fading in the middle of the book as the questions noted above were left unanswered. I had wished that more snippets of the historical background to the manuscript would have been shown along the way to know what an amazing artifact the manuscript may be, how it might or might not encourage or discourage faith, and why it might or might not be worth millions to the mysterious antagonist. As to the manuscript’s worth, the only clues were the outrageous efforts people were putting forth to find it.
While on the search for the manuscript, an antagonist shadows Ellie and her husband, causing mishaps, accidents, and following through on death threats. You begin to wonder if all academic historians need combat pay to do their work. What’s so important about this manuscript that someone would risk murder and imprisonment to thwart and sabotage a rival’s discovery of an ancient relic? Is the manuscript a threat to the Christian faith? Is it so remarkable that it’s worth millions of dollars? These questions are answered at the end of the book. As I said, I’m not an historian so I wouldn’t know the professional worth of discovering some medieval document that allows Ellie’s grandmother to devote years to its pursuit and Ellie to renew and persist in her grandmother’s clues.
The characters struggle with making right choices for their career and their personal lives. We get a complete glimpse of their hesitations, waning confidence, renewed commitments, etc. Thus, we have a 360 degree view of the protagonists. And there’s just enough hints to suspect others of not being who they appear to be.
My own interest was fading in the middle of the book as the questions noted above were left unanswered. I had wished that more snippets of the historical background to the manuscript would have been shown along the way to know what an amazing artifact the manuscript may be, how it might or might not encourage or discourage faith, and why it might or might not be worth millions to the mysterious antagonist. As to the manuscript’s worth, the only clues were the outrageous efforts people were putting forth to find it.
March 24, 2023
The Lost Manuscript by Mollie Rushmeyer contains several themes. Elora Lockwood’s beloved grandmother who has been searching for a priceless artifact is missing in England, where Elora’s estranged husband now lives. When an opportunity arises for her to go across the pond to teach Medieval history and search for her grandmother she takes it even though she will have to interact with the husband who has the divorce papers in his possession. There are many secrets to be revealed as Elora and husband Alex follow the clues left by her grandmother. Although the book blurb avoids mentioning the story also has a religious theme wrapped up not only with the mysterious very old manuscript, but permeating the internal musings of the two main characters. The story isn’t preachy but there is a strong message about being honest in one’s conversations and forgiving self and others. The hunt is cleverly executed and certainly keeps readers engaged in solving a couple of puzzles. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Most highly recommend.
July 25, 2023
The Lost Manuscript is a treasure hunt for a historical book in England. The main characters are not only searching for the documents but for their lost love for each other.
As I was reading the book, I kept thinking this reminds me of the movie National Treasure in many ways. If you enjoyed that movie, then I think you'd enjoy this book.
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher, and this is my honest opinion.
3.75 stars
As I was reading the book, I kept thinking this reminds me of the movie National Treasure in many ways. If you enjoyed that movie, then I think you'd enjoy this book.
*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher, and this is my honest opinion.
3.75 stars
November 3, 2023
3.5 stars
Checked off many of the boxes for me: mystery and suspense, referencing lots of history, story of loss and grief, but also of hope.
Things that I loved: I loved that the author centered the story around a hunt for a lost manuscript, with references to the history of the Middle Ages, including religious persecution of the time. I really liked how this historical detail was tied into a modern day treasure hunt, filled with suspense.
While Ellora and her husband, Alex were attempting to solve the mystery of Ellora's grandmother and find the lost manuscript, they were also facing the consequences of secrets they had withheld from each other. The author pens realistic characters who in their separate paths of grief and loss, manage to hurt the one they love best. At times I grew impatient with their choices, but found it very realistic. I loved the faith thread that was woven through the story, one of forgiveness and love that brings hope.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher thorough Netgalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Checked off many of the boxes for me: mystery and suspense, referencing lots of history, story of loss and grief, but also of hope.
Things that I loved: I loved that the author centered the story around a hunt for a lost manuscript, with references to the history of the Middle Ages, including religious persecution of the time. I really liked how this historical detail was tied into a modern day treasure hunt, filled with suspense.
While Ellora and her husband, Alex were attempting to solve the mystery of Ellora's grandmother and find the lost manuscript, they were also facing the consequences of secrets they had withheld from each other. The author pens realistic characters who in their separate paths of grief and loss, manage to hurt the one they love best. At times I grew impatient with their choices, but found it very realistic. I loved the faith thread that was woven through the story, one of forgiveness and love that brings hope.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author/publisher thorough Netgalley and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
February 25, 2024
A deeply moving story of learning to love and trust even when you've felt abandoned and alone. The characters in this story leap off the page. You feel every emotion alongside them, and though their lessons are hard-won, they are easily understood and I was so wrapped up in The Lost Manuscript that I couldn't stop reading. I loved the mystery interwoven with the faith and romance elements that rounded out the book. Ellora has a deep need to be seen and to have someone show up for her. It makes it difficult for Alex, though he's doing the best he knows how. I enjoyed those moments when they sat down and really shared with each other about their difficult pasts. There was a lot for Ellora and Alex to unpack in this book, and I think the pacing worked well to give them a chance to find the love they once shared.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
August 21, 2023
The Lost Manuscript is written by Mollie Rushmeyer. This book was a fantastic and fun read. Ellora’s grandmother has been missing for the last ten months. She was on the hunt for a lost manuscript. To couple with that situation, Ellora has also seen the loss of her marriage. Alex is in England teaching while Ellora is left behind to sell their home and divide their things.
Then an unexpected invitation to teach at the same college Alex is in England. Alex tells Ellora that a letter from her grandmother was found along with a key. Ellora desperately wants to uncover what happened and find her beloved grandma. But can she be around her soon to be ex husband?
She travels to England and tries to follow the clues left behind by her grandmother. She speaks to others in the library, tea room and The Lost Artifact Society. However then she finds herself receiving threatening messages. Are they connected to her grandma’s disappearance?
This book is well written and draws you in immediately. There’s a mystery to be solved. The descriptions of the settings made me feel like I was standing there watching the story unfold.
I received a copy of this book through the author. All thoughts are my own.
Then an unexpected invitation to teach at the same college Alex is in England. Alex tells Ellora that a letter from her grandmother was found along with a key. Ellora desperately wants to uncover what happened and find her beloved grandma. But can she be around her soon to be ex husband?
She travels to England and tries to follow the clues left behind by her grandmother. She speaks to others in the library, tea room and The Lost Artifact Society. However then she finds herself receiving threatening messages. Are they connected to her grandma’s disappearance?
This book is well written and draws you in immediately. There’s a mystery to be solved. The descriptions of the settings made me feel like I was standing there watching the story unfold.
I received a copy of this book through the author. All thoughts are my own.
January 24, 2025
Ok so I loved the concept of this book, but the execution was lacking. The main characters lacked depth, and I found Ellie annoying and whiny. Yes she has gone through some tragic things in her life, but she doesn’t even give her husband a chance to be there to support her. She’s also oblivious to things going on around her, you would think an historian would be more observant. The action really didn’t get going until the last third, and the ending felt flat. I don’t like not finishing books, so I finished this one but it was a struggle
August 6, 2023
Absolutely stunning. The adventure was great - but the healing was phenomenal.
Things you’ll love about this story:
*a “National Treasure” feel
*broken marriage finds restoration
*Viking lore
*so. much. hope.
*true-to-life heart experiences as Alex and Ellora learn to trust God for “an expected end.”
*of course some sweet romance!
This was my first read by Mollie Rushmeyer, but not my last. I highly recommend the read and I’m so grateful I was able to get an advanced read copy. ❤️
Things you’ll love about this story:
*a “National Treasure” feel
*broken marriage finds restoration
*Viking lore
*so. much. hope.
*true-to-life heart experiences as Alex and Ellora learn to trust God for “an expected end.”
*of course some sweet romance!
This was my first read by Mollie Rushmeyer, but not my last. I highly recommend the read and I’m so grateful I was able to get an advanced read copy. ❤️
May 4, 2023
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to Review this book.
Beginning of the book takes place in Minnesota and the rest is in Alnwick Castle, England.
Ellora, a history professor , is packing up her home to sell and is heartbroken about her marriage ending with Alex, who is working in Alnwick. Her Beloved Grandmother June has mysteriously disappeared while searching for medieval manuscripts in Alnwick, England.
She gets a letter from Alex to come to Alnwick to teach a summer program at the castle and help her to look for her grandmother.
She takes his offer and once there , Her and Alex team up to search for her grandmother by the clues her grandmother has left her to find the lost manuscript. The castle is surrounded by beautiful English Countryside and tons of history. She meets the townsfolk who knew her grandmother and forms a bond with them.
There are threats against her to stop looking for the manuscript. No matter what danger she will be facing, Alex with be right beside her and she will find the strength, courage and purpose to see this through no matter what the cost .
This book was well written and kept my interest. Fascinating History around the Alnwick castle and I would encourage everyone to look it up.
Beginning of the book takes place in Minnesota and the rest is in Alnwick Castle, England.
Ellora, a history professor , is packing up her home to sell and is heartbroken about her marriage ending with Alex, who is working in Alnwick. Her Beloved Grandmother June has mysteriously disappeared while searching for medieval manuscripts in Alnwick, England.
She gets a letter from Alex to come to Alnwick to teach a summer program at the castle and help her to look for her grandmother.
She takes his offer and once there , Her and Alex team up to search for her grandmother by the clues her grandmother has left her to find the lost manuscript. The castle is surrounded by beautiful English Countryside and tons of history. She meets the townsfolk who knew her grandmother and forms a bond with them.
There are threats against her to stop looking for the manuscript. No matter what danger she will be facing, Alex with be right beside her and she will find the strength, courage and purpose to see this through no matter what the cost .
This book was well written and kept my interest. Fascinating History around the Alnwick castle and I would encourage everyone to look it up.
April 22, 2024
A complicated second chance romance between two former spouses who find themselves reunited in England thanks to the mystery surrounding a grandmother's missing manuscript. I found this a bit heavy on the Christian influences (but it shouldn't be a surprise considering the publisher), otherwise it was a solid bookish mystery with a touch of suspense and a nice reconciliation/forgiveness story between a couple torn apart by a miscarriage. Good on audio and worth a listen for sure but overall it was just an okay read for me.
July 29, 2023
The Lost Manuscript
by Mollie Rushmeyer
Pub Date 29 Aug 2023
HARLEQUIN - Romance \(U.S. & Canada\),Love Inspired Trade
Christian| Women's Fiction
Netgalley and Harlequin-Love Inspired have provided me with a copy of The Lost Manuscript for review:
A priceless manuscript may hold the key to finding a missing grandmother-and to a second chance at life for one woman.
Ellora Lockwood's home isn't the only thing being emptied as she prepares to sell. Her heart is too. The mysterious disappearance of her beloved Grandma June and the separation from her husband, Alex, have left Ellora feeling lost. Finally, Alex invites her to teach history at Alnwick Castle in England. In fact, he found information about the location of the medieval manuscript that her grandmother was obsessed with before she vanished.
Ellora accepts Alex's offer cautiously. While surrounded by lush English countryside and captivating history, she uncovers new clues about the manuscript's location. Could someone be sabotaging her grandmother's work? Ellora begins to suspect she may also be in danger when anonymous threats begin to appear, but as she and Alex pursue this quest together, she's finding strength, new purpose and the courage to persevere.
I give The Lost Manuscript five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
by Mollie Rushmeyer
Pub Date 29 Aug 2023
HARLEQUIN - Romance \(U.S. & Canada\),Love Inspired Trade
Christian| Women's Fiction
Netgalley and Harlequin-Love Inspired have provided me with a copy of The Lost Manuscript for review:
A priceless manuscript may hold the key to finding a missing grandmother-and to a second chance at life for one woman.
Ellora Lockwood's home isn't the only thing being emptied as she prepares to sell. Her heart is too. The mysterious disappearance of her beloved Grandma June and the separation from her husband, Alex, have left Ellora feeling lost. Finally, Alex invites her to teach history at Alnwick Castle in England. In fact, he found information about the location of the medieval manuscript that her grandmother was obsessed with before she vanished.
Ellora accepts Alex's offer cautiously. While surrounded by lush English countryside and captivating history, she uncovers new clues about the manuscript's location. Could someone be sabotaging her grandmother's work? Ellora begins to suspect she may also be in danger when anonymous threats begin to appear, but as she and Alex pursue this quest together, she's finding strength, new purpose and the courage to persevere.
I give The Lost Manuscript five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
May 3, 2023
The Lost Manuscript
By Mollie Rushmeyer
Pub day Aug 29th 2023
📚About
Professor Ellora Lockwood has had more than her fair share of losses; her parents, beloved grandmother, husband and unborn baby-that she didn’t know she always wanted. She feels abandoned and disappointed by people and lives with her hurt on her sleeve. She is invited to teach a summer program in England by her soon to be ex-husband. This opportunity would also offer her the chance to follow her grandmothers research for a rumored “Lost Manuscript” dating over 1200 old. She accepts and as she follows the clues left by her grandmother, she begins to open up to her husband, Alex and they are able to start the communicating over past hurts. BUT is the summer long enough to find the answers to her grandmother’s disappearance, the lost manuscript, heal her marriage AND restore her Faith?
💭 My thoughts ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫4.5 stars
It was confusing, as first, to follow the back story of Ellora and Alex (maybe a prologue would help?). But as the story unfolded I found myself intrigued with the historical mystery, the underlying love story, and the quest for faith. I LOVE history but my least favorite time period is Middle Ages. This book may have changed my mind. The book was Indiana Jones-esqe in terms of the action and situations that the characters found themselves in. As far as characters, I found Ellora, a little whiny, weak and unforgiving in the beginning but as the story moved forward so did her character evolution. My favorite character was Alex, her husband. I felt like he was a very like-able, charming and understanding.
This is a book I stayed up until 3am to finish. It was THAT good. I HIGHLY recommend this book. I look forward to reading more from Mollie Rushmeyer.
Thank you NetGalley, Love Inspired Books At Harlequin, and Mollie Rushmeyer for allowing me to review this book.
These are all my own opinions.
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By Mollie Rushmeyer
Pub day Aug 29th 2023
📚About
Professor Ellora Lockwood has had more than her fair share of losses; her parents, beloved grandmother, husband and unborn baby-that she didn’t know she always wanted. She feels abandoned and disappointed by people and lives with her hurt on her sleeve. She is invited to teach a summer program in England by her soon to be ex-husband. This opportunity would also offer her the chance to follow her grandmothers research for a rumored “Lost Manuscript” dating over 1200 old. She accepts and as she follows the clues left by her grandmother, she begins to open up to her husband, Alex and they are able to start the communicating over past hurts. BUT is the summer long enough to find the answers to her grandmother’s disappearance, the lost manuscript, heal her marriage AND restore her Faith?
💭 My thoughts ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫4.5 stars
It was confusing, as first, to follow the back story of Ellora and Alex (maybe a prologue would help?). But as the story unfolded I found myself intrigued with the historical mystery, the underlying love story, and the quest for faith. I LOVE history but my least favorite time period is Middle Ages. This book may have changed my mind. The book was Indiana Jones-esqe in terms of the action and situations that the characters found themselves in. As far as characters, I found Ellora, a little whiny, weak and unforgiving in the beginning but as the story moved forward so did her character evolution. My favorite character was Alex, her husband. I felt like he was a very like-able, charming and understanding.
This is a book I stayed up until 3am to finish. It was THAT good. I HIGHLY recommend this book. I look forward to reading more from Mollie Rushmeyer.
Thank you NetGalley, Love Inspired Books At Harlequin, and Mollie Rushmeyer for allowing me to review this book.
These are all my own opinions.
#instablogger #literature #bookstagrammer #booklove #tbr #bookcommunity #bookoftheday #booktography #readersofig #bookreader #bookreviews #bookpassion #booksaremylife #christianhistoricalfiction #christianauthor #ncbookstagram #ncbookstagrammer #netgalley #thelostmanuscript #christianmystery #faithbooks
May 7, 2023
So, I thought this book was slow moving and miserable in the beginning. And it honestly was. But it was all important stage setting for an absolutely wonderful story, and the deeper theme of grief, and how it changes and molds us and moves through life with us was so important for me to read. I finished my arc and immediately ran to purchase my own copy. I cannot wait to share this book with others.
Nicole Deese spoke so eloquently about so many issues that come to us alongside grief...difficulty in relationships, with concentration and motivation, anxiety and fear, and isolation. I have experienced some of these grief side effects, and have watched others experience them too. This book spoke well to what it looks like to have compassion for others as they walk through grief as well. It was not what I was expecting as I started reading, but it was so well done, and all through a lens of hope.
I loved this book!
I recieved a free eARC from netgalley, but all enthusiastic opinions are my own!
Nicole Deese spoke so eloquently about so many issues that come to us alongside grief...difficulty in relationships, with concentration and motivation, anxiety and fear, and isolation. I have experienced some of these grief side effects, and have watched others experience them too. This book spoke well to what it looks like to have compassion for others as they walk through grief as well. It was not what I was expecting as I started reading, but it was so well done, and all through a lens of hope.
I loved this book!
I recieved a free eARC from netgalley, but all enthusiastic opinions are my own!
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