it was so refreshing to read this book, because it's different from what I've been reading lately.

The book is well written, and what I really loved, is that it's somewhat based on Kate's own ancestors' stories. I didn't know that until I read the last few pages, but even without knowing, I truly enjoyed this book. It seemed to very historically accurate. You can imagine that the events of the book actually happened.

I look forward to reading the next 2 books in the trilogy.
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it was so refreshing to read this book, because it's different from what I've been reading lately.

The book is well written, and what I really loved, is that it's somewhat based on Kate's own ancestors' stories. I didn't know that until I read the last few pages, but even without knowing, I truly enjoyed this book. It seemed to very historically accurate. You can imagine that the events of the book actually happened.

I look forward to reading the next 2 books in the trilogy.
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it was so refreshing to read this book, because it's different from what I've been reading lately.

The book is well written, and what I really loved, is that it's somewhat based on Kate's own ancestors' stories. I didn't know that until I read the last few pages, but even without knowing, I truly enjoyed this book. It seemed to very historically accurate. You can imagine that the events of the book actually happened.

I look forward to reading the next 2 books in the trilogy.
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This is an easy quick read. It is predictable pioneer fiction with a happy ending. The novel is based on the real life events and letters of the writer’s relatives. It reminded me of the Little house on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls for some reason. I think the style is somewhat similar. I would call this light reading. The parts about immigration and starting a new homestead in a new place are interesting, but the romance part is sort of bland. It is not a strong romance story. There are no racy parts, it is a little bland. It does have many twists and turns of fate and in the end the main characters come out on top. There is to be a second novel called Another Country. It would be good for young readers and people interested in immigration. I would have liked a more exciting cover for this. A ship with the captain and maybe Allan and Harriet’s photos or pictures. It is well worth the 99 cents!! I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars ( )

“Far Horizons” is book one in The Emigrants Trilogy by Kate Hewitt.

Far Horizons is a wonderful historical fiction read that spans the ocean as some of the characters emigrate from Scotland to Canada and America in the early 1800s.

“The Highlands of Scotland, 1819: On the eve of his departure for the New World, Allan MacDougall asks his beloved Harriet to wait for his return, when he will be established and able to marry her. Through years of hardship, heartache, tragedy, and betrayal, Allan and Harriet cling to the love that first brought them together--yet it is the treacherous doubts of their own hearts that could prove to be their undoing, and drive them farther apart than ever.
Far Horizons is a sweeping saga that will take you from the Highlands of Scotland to the untamed Canadian wilderness and the bustling streets of Boston. Based on actual events, it celebrates the strength of a promise and the enduring power of love.”

Ms. Hewitt has set the stage for an intriguing trilogy spanning several continents and intertwined the lives of many well-developed characters. The inspiration for this book was the true account of two of the author’s ancestors. Their undying love for each other that prevailed even after seven years of separation was preserved in love letters that created the basis for “Far Horizons”. Ms. Hewitt created a fictional account of their lives based on those facts. The book is filled with wonderful secondary characters that I’m sure we will see more of in books 2 and 3. The reader is taken on an emotional ride through the characters’ lives as they endure hardships, tragedies, separation and heartache; but love does prevail…. and in the end…. Allan and Harriet are reunited. A sweet and touching story that is well worth reading. I plan to read the next book in the trilogy, “Another Country”.

I received a digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ( )