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It has been said, “you can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” This was true for Charlotte and Dora.
The setting is 1885 in New York city. Charlotte Gleason, wealthy English heiress, and Dora Connors, her maid, are heading to America so Charlotte can marry a wealthy heir. At the last minute Charlotte and Dora decide to switch places upon their arrival in America. Dora was nervous but thrilled to “become” Charlotte and marry Conrad Tremaine. Unfortunately Charlotte, whose idea they switch, ends up in America robbed of all her possessions and alone on the streets of New York city. Both girls find it difficult to keep up this masquerade.
Through twist and turns each woman learns tricks in survival. Dora lives on edge worried about fitting into the social elite and Charlotte wants to call this whole deal off and inform Mr. Tremaine what has happened. Through this whole process they find out more about themselves, about life, and about trusting God in all circumstances. Often God has to remove what is familiar to show us more about ourselves and what will make us truly happy.
I have enjoyed Moser’s books in the past and this book was not a disappointment! It took me about fifty pages to become engaged, but once I did I could not put it down. It is a relatively predictable story line but I found there were unexpected twists and turns in Charlotte and Dora’s lives. Often times we think we have figured out God’s purpose for our lives, instead He leads us out of our comfort zone to find his purpose waiting for us there. Masquerade by Nancy Moser was an enjoyable read.
Other books I have reviewed by Nancy Moser:
Washington’s Lady
Solemnly Swear
Nancy Moser is the award-winning author of over twenty inspirational novels. Her genres include contemporary stories including John 3:16 and Time Lottery, and historical novels of real women-of-history including Just Jane(Jane Austen) and Washington’s Lady (Martha Washington). Her newest historical novel is Masquerade. Nancy and her husband Mark live in the Midwest. She’s earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters, symphonies, and choirs. She gives Sister Circle Seminars around the country, helping women identify their gifts as they celebrate their sisterhood. She is a fan of anything antique—humans included. Find out more at www.nancymoser.com and www.sistercircles.com.
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So true that God sometimes needs to lead us out of our comfort zones to see our true purpose in life.
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