Bees in the Butterfly Garden

Bees in the Butterfly Garden

is a novel set in the New York city area
during the Gilded Age.

The author,

Maureen Lang,

created a list of characters

that I truly "cared" about as I

came to the end of the novel.

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The main heroine and hero of the story,

Meg Davenport and Ian Maguire,

go on a journey

that changes their spiritual and romantic lives forever.

The synopsis of the novel can be read by clicking HERE.

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I enjoy reading,

but I am not a "quick" reader.

Often,

life distracts me,

so reading a 407 page novel

could take me half a year or more to finish.

No-joke.

This novel, however,

seemed to fly by while I read it.

The plot was interesting and the characters

were round,

especially Meg.

I related to her stubbornness,

and when she finally comes to realize the

forgiveness and mercy of Christ

though her former classmate Claire-

well,

I got a few goosebumps.

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Now, I don't live in the Gilded Age,

where manners and society rules

seem to be more important than they are now.

But I DO live in an era that needs Jesus' forgiveness.

I want to be like Claire,

and let Christ work through my friendships

with others.

Just as I was touched by the spiritual issues

in this book, 

I think author Maureen knew others

would be also.

She created discussion questions

at the end of the book,

making this novel a very possible 

book club selection.

Yes,

some might find some of the novel

too "tame" or "cheesy" for their tastes,

but I think when I have the opportunity to be

entertained with a clean piece of literature,

it is worth investigating.

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Disclaimer:
I received this product free in exchange
for my open and honest review.
I was not compensated in any other way.