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All the Tea in China
352 pages
A spirited, faith-filled romp that trades drawing-room etiquette for high-seas adventure and unexpected romance.
What it feels like
This spirited historical romance trades the stuffy confines of Regency drawing rooms for the sweeping, unpredictable thrill of the open sea and foreign shores. It reads with a brisk, joyful energy, balancing witty banter with earnest explorations of faith and calling. The mood is lighthearted yet adventurous, wrapping the reader in a hopeful atmosphere where danger is present but never truly overwhelming. The prose is breezy and accessible, capturing the polite cadence of the era while maintaining a playful, modern pacing. It is a perfect escape for readers who crave clean, faith-based historical fiction with a spunky, unconventional heroine, twisting plots, and a romance that blossoms amidst the excitement of stepping boldly into the unknown.
- Mood
- spirited
- hopeful
- sweeping
- lighthearted
- Tone
- witty
- earnest
- playful
- adventurous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- defying societal expectations · finding one's calling · faith and trust · unexpected romance · stepping into the unknown
- The writing
- Engaging and breezy, blending the polite formalities of the Regency era with lively, accessible dialogue and a touch of humor.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from restless confinement within societal norms to a thrilling, faith-affirming journey of self-discovery and love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love clean, faith-based historical romances featuring spunky heroines, exotic settings, and a healthy dose of adventure.
Content notes
- mild peril
- historical depictions of missionary work
About the book
The good young Englishwoman knows that her destiny depends upon a good marriage match. But Isabella Goodrich is not your typical good young Englishwoman. After an encounter with those less fortunate than she, witty and fun-loving Isabella makes a shocking decision. Against everyone's advice and wishes, she is going to become a missionary in the Far East. Fighting against cultural expectations, common sense, and a mentor who is not as he seems, Isabella leaves her predictable Oxford life behind and sets sail to a new world fraught with danger. Can she trust the mysterious missionary Phineas Snowe? Or will her adventure end before it even begins? This first novel in the Rollicking Regency series will delight readers who like high adventure, twisting plots, and a fun bit of romance.
Description from Open Library.
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