The Veil (The Cult Series #1)
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (685 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1578560144 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Diane Noble is the popular author of numerous historical novels (writing as Amanda MacLean), as well as contemporary romantic mysteries. She and her husband Tom, a history professor, live in Southern California, where they divide their time between Sierra Madre and their mountain retreat in Idyllwild
A shroud of secrecy cloaks a new nineteenth-century sect known simply as the Saints. Yet among them are many who engage in secret vows and brutal acts of atonement…all in the name of God.But one young woman, Hannah McClary, dares to question the truth behind the shroud. But that veil is about to be drawn away. Amidst the majestic beauty of 1857 Utah, the members of one secluded religious group claim to want nothing more than to practice their beliefs without persecution. Soon Hannah and the young man she loves–Lucas Knight, who has been trained from childhood to kill on behalf of the Church–find themselves fighting for their very lives.As a group of unwary pioneer families marches into Utah toward a tragic confrontation with the Saints at a place called Mountain Meadows, Hannah and Lucas are thrust into the most difficult conflict of all–a battle for truth and justice–even as they are learning for the first time about unconditional love, acceptance, and forgiveness.…
Her well-drawn characters capture the heart and make you wish history could be changed.A triumph! The Veil's searing narrative pierces the heart! It will haunt you long after the last word is read! Don't wait to get this book! Linda Fitzner -- Copyright © 080198 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times. Hannah questions many of their beliefs, but obeys for the sake of her aunt. Alexander and Ellie Farrington have placed all their hopes for the future on a wagon to California. A secret that is slowly destroying the man Hannah loves, Lucas Knight. She has revealed the truth of an early Mormon practice and made it personal in a way no dry history book could. Hannah McClary is being raised by her aunt, who is a
D. Oldham said Sadly, this book is very misleading in its portrayal. Sadly, this book is very misleading in its portrayal of Mormon doctrine and early Utah history. It starts out with a fairly accurate history of some of the persecution of the early Latter Day Saints. And it follows other pioneer historical events, and even quotes from some Church leaders, and uses references to priesthood and other LDS terms, giving the perception of accuracy. But it distorts pio. "Couldn't Put It Down!" according to Christy. Francine Rivers definitely got it right with her endorsement that's printed on the front of this book: "Prepare to burn the midnight oil." Just so you know.she was not kidding. I was awake past midnight the past 2 nights reading this fabulous book. :o) Even though I am a Christian, I am intrigued by the Mormon culture, and occasionally like to read something that gives me a better understanding o. Complex characters combined with historical accuracy Debbie "The Veil" is a very well-written Christian historical novel with some romantic elements. The main characters are caught up in historic events during their childhood and into their young adult years which climax at the Mountain Meadow massacre in Utah in 1857.The description was vivid, bringing the world alive in my imagination without slowing the pacing. The historical detail was nice and added