London Dawn
Authors: Murray Pura
Readers everywhere are loving the Danforths of Lancashire…Praise for book one,
Ashton Park…
“The first installment of Pura’s The Danforths of Lancashire series introduces the inhabitants of Ashton Park, a centuries-old manor near the shores of northwest England. Tensions of the early twentieth century, including WWI and unrest in Ireland and Palestine, create a backdrop for a tale rife with suspense and emotional twists as the large extended Danforth family encounters its share of romance, human tragedy, and skullduggery. Sir William and Lady Elizabeth and their brood of independent-minded daughters and gallant sons have their honor tested, the bonds of family strained, and the goodness of God questioned. Amid trials and treachery, Pura draws poignant exhibitions of integrity, staunch lessons in forgiveness, and tender pictures of love and devotion…a most enjoyable introduction to an intriguing family saga.”
Publisher’s Weekly
“Your best writing ever! I like the way you tie in history in a clear way…Is there another one after
Downton
, I mean
Ashton
?”
Karen Anna Vogel
author of The Amish Knitting Circle series
“Just finished reading
Ashton Park
…LOVED IT! Can’t wait for the next installment of the series.”
Carolea from Nova Scotia, Canada
“The book drew me in from the first page (from the first wild, carefree gallop). Really appreciate a good history lesson along with the plot. If I could just get my other work done, I could curl up and get lost in the Danforth lives yet once again!”
Debbie from Mitton, Canada
“This was an amazing book…It had well-developed characters, interesting story lines, and a host of well-described landscapes. The relationships between characters was complex and real, not namby-pamby. I wanted to “see” the castle and the ash trees. I could feel the breeze through them. This
author is on the order of Jane Austen but for our time…I would highly recommend this book and hope to see it in a mini-series or movie.”
Reviewer on CBD.com
“If you love Downton Abbey you will love this book!…Set in the early 1900s in England during World War I, this book will take you on a grand adventure…You will laugh, cry, and find yourself cheering for your favorite characters.”
Reviewer on CBD.com
And for book two,
Beneath the Dover Sky…
“Murray Pura could write technical manuals, and I’d read them. He pours his heart into his writing. Depth comes to mind.”
Jacqueline
“In this second installment of The Danforths of Lancashire, the compelling story of a loving family is continued as they overcome obstacles none of them thought they would ever face. They will make you wish you were part of their family, even with all the problems they have to solve despite the odds! My favorite element in the story (besides the well-rounded characters that are absolutely memorable) is that the women are strong in their beliefs and determined to achieve their goals in life. Pura does not make his female characters swoon at the sight of every handsome man, and that is to be commended—especially with the seamless tie-in of historical facts and events.”
Deb, Amazon reviews
“I very much enjoyed reading this book. There were several unexpected twists and turns that literally made me gasp and of course kept me turning the pages. As always Pura’s writing touches something deep inside me.”
Marian, reviewer on Goodreads
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ORE GREAT
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ARVEST
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OUSE BOOKS BY
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URRAY
P
URA
An Amish Family Christmas
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NAPSHOTS IN
H
ISTORY SERIES
The Wings of Morning
The Face of Heaven
Whispers of a New Dawn
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D
ANFORTHS OF
L
ANCASHIRE SERIES
Ashton Park
Beneath the Dover Sky
London Dawn
HARVEST HOUSE PUBLISHERS
EUGENE, OREGON
Cover by Garborg Design Works, Savage, Minnesota
Cover photos © Chris Garborg; Paul Wish, Alvin Gacusan, Marlene DeGrood, johnbraid / Bigstock
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
