Review: “To Dance Once More” by Sherri Wilson Johnson

This is my first experience reading a book by Sherri Wilson Johnson. I loved it and will look forward to her books in the future. While this book isn’t a suspense, it had enough twists and turns to keep me guessing until the final chapter. I enjoyed reading about Lydia’s life, her heartaches, her desires, and her walk outside the norm of society. Her character was real and believable.

I’ve always wondered what it would have been like to live in the late 1800’s. Now I know, at least in part. Ms. Johnson did a wonderful job of showing me Lydia’s life, as well as that of the other characters, without taking me out of the story.

My take from this story: Sometimes the right thing doesn’t feel right, but God works everything out in His time.

Blurb:

April 1886

Debutante Lydia Jane Barrington lives a carefree, protected existence on Live Oaks Plantation in Florida. But while her sisters happily learn the traditional tasks of women and talk of courting, Lydia dreams of adventure and independence. Even her friendship with handsome Hamilton Scarbrough isn’t enough to hold her back.

Then one day Hamilton opens Lydia’s eyes and her heart to love. But before they can receive permission to court, Lydia overhears a secret conversation about an unscrupulous business deal. Worse, it has everything to do with her and her future. Now she’s faced with the biggest decision of her life—to concede or to fight. Either choice will require great sacrifice…and, perhaps, countless rewards.

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Thanks for reading…
blessings,
Ginger

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