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In 1903, Amaranth Beach is burdened by her ethnicity due to the Chinese Exclusion Acts. Abandoned on a beach as a newborn and raised in an orphanage, she is a skilled secretary, but the threat of deportation looms constantly and all employers turn her away… until Mrs. Tildon of Sea Haven, New Jersey, hires her.
Soon after Amaranth’s arrival, she discovers that the Tildon family secrets run deep—a reprobate father, a long-lost brother, an obnoxious maid who is never fired for her behavior, and William the son who worries too much about what people will think.
When a series of alarming events occur, it’s up to Amaranth and William to unravel the secrets that threaten to destroy the Tildon family. Can Amaranth heal the family’s divisions with her faith? Or will a greater danger threaten them all.
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This is a beautiful historical romance with themes of acceptance and forgiveness. I loved the cast of interesting characters and the gently unfolding romance between Amaranth and William. The hints of mystery woven through the story kept the pages turning! One scene near the end in which Amaranth receives a "gift of love" from the ocean was so touching it brought tears. I love this author's writing style and look forward to reading more of her wonderful books.
In Love’s Gift, Marzec crafts a compelling narrative that marries history and faith. Amaranth and William’s love story highlights the power of forgiveness and the importance of equality.
Love’s Gift is a lovely story set in one of my favorite time periods, early 1900s, about a sweet American orphan of Chinese ancestry, Amaranth Beach. While I’ve read many books from this era, learning about the prejudice she faced was something I had rarely thought of, and appreciated learning about. Her path to happily ever after with William Tildon is littered with obstacles. She is employed as a secretary by his wealthy mother. Her past experiences with the circumstances of her birth and prejudice have left her feeling unworthy of love. But most of all, William has family baggage of his own and is severely embittered and unforgiving. Amaranth cannot imagine or allow a relationship with William until he makes peace with God. While at times Amaranth seemed a bit childlike and naive due to her upbringing as an orphan, she possessed a deep faith that never wavered and that she unashamedly lived out through every trial. This was very inspirational to me. And the meaning of the title, Lov
