5 of 5 Stars
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.