Annie Crow Knoll-Sunrise is the story of a place where people come to restore their spirits, heal their pain and reclaim their

lives.

Annie is a determined young woman who is left to run her family’s property after the death of her parents. Managing fourteen summer cottages with only the help of a family friend, she struggles to survive on her own. When she meets Drew, a young college professor, Annie thinks she’s finally found a love she can trust.

But years of conflict and pain destroy their bond and leave Annie alone again, unless she can find lasting peace and passion in the most unlikely arms.

In this family saga, love, loss and history twine together the people whose lives are changed by Annie’s determination and the magic of her knoll nestled along the head-waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Gail Priest lives in New Jersey and summers in Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay with her husband and their cockatiel. In addition to writing novels, plays and screenplays, she teaches and directs in a high school performing arts program. She loves theatre, reading, birding and being out in nature

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Annie Crow Knoll: Sunrise by Gail Priest

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When I read through the first section of this book, I was not overly impressed. The writing style was good enough, and the story was fine, but I felt no real connection with the characters. I figured I would be awarding this book four stars. And as an added bonus, the morals were not too bad within the book–no bedroom scenes, and those who were intimate before marriage realized that the morals of the day would frown on that. I appreciated the fact that the profanity was minimal (and it never really go too bad over the course of the book).

From the moment I read the first few pages of the second section, I was blown away! The book took an unexpected turn, and all the foundational elements in the first section finally made sense. I found myself sympathizing with Annie, and in the back of my mind, I wondered about some of the mysteries that had been hinted at within the book. I was grateful when these secrets were revealed, and as the story went on, I began to understand Annie better. I very often felt as though I was experiencing her tragedies and triumphs right along with her.

Because this book is somewhat historical in nature, I was quite happy to see that the author included integral elements of black and white racial relations. I didn’t feel that the author went out of her way to include these examples; they were woven into the very framework of the story. I also relished the self-discovery journey that Annie took. It was also a great chance to see how much things have changed for the better in general.

I can certainly recommend this book to just about anyone who enjoys a good story. While this book definitely ahs romance, that is not the focus of the book I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

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