Happy Tuesday! Hope you are having a great week so far! If you are looking for a good book to enjoy on a cool fall day, check out Beneath the Bending Skies by Jane Kirkpatrick!

The Basics

Title: Beneath the Bending Skies

Author: Jane Kirkpatrick

Publication Date: September 6, 2022

Genre: Historical Fiction

My Rating: 4 Stars

From the Back Cover:

Mollie Sheehan has spent much of her life striving to be a dutiful daughter and honor her father’s wishes, even when doing so has led to one heartbreak after another. After all, what options does she truly have in 1860s Montana? But providing for her stepfamily during her father’s long absences doesn’t keep her from wishing for more.

When romance blooms between her and Peter Ronan, Mollie finally allows herself to hope for a brighter future–until her father voices his disapproval of the match and moves her to California to ensure the breakup. Still, time and providence are at work, even when circumstances are at their bleakest. Mollie may soon find that someone far greater than her father is in control of the course of her life–and that even the command to “honor thy father” has its limits.

My Review

Jane Kirkpatrick is known for highlighting little-known historical figures and eras through her stories, and Beneath the Bending Skies brings a fantastic heroine to life in Mollie Sheehan. The reader experiences the rugged beauty of Montana through Mollie’s eyes, and Ms. Kirkpatrick does a beautiful job of honoring the pioneers and settlers as well as the Native American culture and traditions. Rich with authentic historical detail, this is a poignant story of faith, courage, family, and the sometimes complicated relationships between fathers and daughters. Fans of historical fiction, especially during the Gold Rush era, will enjoy this one!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.