A Beauty Refined by Tracie Peterson #BookReview

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About A Beauty Refined:

What does it take to reveal the true beauty of a hidden gem?

Phoebe Von Bergen, the daughter of a German count, is excited to visit America for the first time while her father purchases sapphires in Helena, Montana. Little does she know, however, that her father's intentions---both for her and the gemstones---are not what she thinks.

Ian Harper, a lapidary working in Helena, finds the dignified young woman staying at the Broadwater Hotel more than a little intriguing. Yet the more he gets to know her, the more he realizes that her family story is based on a lie---a lie she has no knowledge of. And Ian believes he knows the only path that will lead her to freedom.

Meeting Ian has changed everything for Phoebe, and she begins to consider staying in America, regardless of her father's plans. But she may not be prepared for the unexpected danger that results when her family's deception begins to unravel.


My thoughts:

Imagine finding out that your father, whom you believe loves you, really only sees you as a commodity. This is a wonderful tale of how God reunites a mother and daughter after many years apart. Phoebe lives in Germany and her mother in America, only God could bring them together. Much like the story of Joseph, what Phoebe's earthly father planned for bad, Phoebe's heavenly Father planned for good. Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down. Again I have found myself completely enthralled in a thought provoking historical fiction by Tracie. 
This is the second book of the Sapphire Brides series. I didn't read the first one " A Treasure Concealed" but after reading this one I know that I have to read it before the third book "A Love Transformed" is released on September 6th, 2016. Purchase a copy here or on Amazon.

About Tracie Peterson:

Tracie is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than one hundred books. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana. Connect with her on her website, Facebook and Pinterest.