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inspiring read. well written. sad to see this series end. ( )

The back cover says it well; "A timeless story of passion and revenge, of lost innocence and shattered dreams, 'Grace in Thine Eyes' explores the sorrow of unspeakable shame and the gift of immeasurable grace". This story takes you to the Glen of Loch Trool in the Spring of 1808 in Scotland. There you will find Jamie and Leana McKie's daughter, Davina as a bonny lass of 17. She is known and loved by all and is a gifted musician, who lets her music speak for her since she has been mute since a little girl.

When Davina's brothers are sent away to further their education her folks decide to send her to the Isle of Arran to brighten her summer without her brothers. There she will delight the parish with her fiddle and catch the eye of a young Highlander. But what takes place after a performance on Midsummer Eve will change the life of Davina and her family forever. The events that follow are sad, but yet to see the forgiveness and love this young lady has was wonderful. The author does an excellent job of bringing history alive and weaving a tale that won't quickly be forgotten. ( )

I've read other books by Liz Curtis Higgs, so I don't know why I wasn't surprised when this book turned out to be different than I expected. I have to confess I was thinking, "Yawn. A predictable romance" when I turned the page and the book completely changed. Wow! I had not read about the book before I read it, other than the back cover, but I quickly figured out this is a retelling of a story from the Old Testament. (I won't tell you which one - it will take away some of the mystery!) Suffice it to say that this is a great read, very well researched, with characters I enjoyed meeting. It takes place in 1807. If you like historical fiction, this is a good one. The message is one worth remembering too! ( )

I do not remember the last time a book caused so much emotion to stir inside of me. At one part I had to put it down and couldn't get back to it for a couple of days. I would recommend this book for all who enjoy reading about hope in presence of a time of loss. ( )