Book Review: The Nature of A Lady by Roseanna M White

 


The Nature of a Lady by Roseanna M White - 4 Stars 

Storyline: In 1906, we follow Lady Elizabeth (Libby) Sinclair who loves all things microscopes and nature, but isn't favored by society. She travels to the beautiful Isles of Scilly for the summer and stumbles right into the secrets left behind by the cottages former occupant, also named Elizabeth, my has mysteriously vanished! Oliver Tremayne - a clergyman - is determined to figure out what happened to his sister Beth as he starts to get to know the girl who is staying at her summer cottage, Libby. They end up working together to solve this mystery. 

I really liked this book, it kept me engaged and I really liked the romance that blossomed between Oliver and Libby. I also enjoyed seeing Libby's faith journey. Libby had many faith questions and Oliver really helped her see she is fully known by the Lord.

One of my favorite quotes: “He knows your name. Not Libby, not Elizabeth Sinclair. Your true name, the one at the heart of you that has never been spoken. He knows you, and He calls you by it. You, in all your uniqueness. You, in everything that differentiates you from others. You, in all you have in common with them. He knows you, and He calls you by name. He knows how you fit into this world.” - LOVED that. As the story progressed, we really saw how Libby came to see that science and faith don't have to be at odds. There were some beautiful prayer moments as well.

Libby was such a complex and unique character. I love how even though she wasn't the "typical female" of society for the time, we really see her embrace who she was and her interests and how Oliver cares for her no matter what. 

What's even more interesting is Libby is someone he met randomly 2 years ago and they each share a love of botany and biology. 

I know some have mentioned having issues with the "theology" in this book but I felt like everything was fine for me personally. Nothing overstepped any beliefs for me and it was general enough talking about the Lord knows us by name and the prayers mentioned were very nice for me personally. 

I also love how this had some fun pirate details and treasure hunting aspects! 

Overall, I really enjoyed my time with this and am looking forward to the next book in the series.


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