Claire does not like forging paintings, but feels forced by her father.
Her father's art gallery specializes in original pieces by master artists, many of which are actually painted by Claire. It's a historical Christian romance with a touch of mystery and suspense, set at Belmont Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee in 1866.Ĭlaire Laurent is the daughter of an art gallery owner in New Orleans. (1/3/21) $1.99 today! Tamera Alexander is one of my favorite authors!Ī Lasting Impression (2011, Bethany House) is #1 in the Belmont Mansion series by Tamera Alexander. Adelicia Acklen, the richest woman in America in the 1860s, A Lasting Impression showcases the deep, poignant, unforgettable characters that set Tamera's stories apart and provides an inspiring love story that will capture readers' hearts and leave them eager for more. Set at Nashville's historic 1850s Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Mrs. But what he discovers on his quest for vengeance reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined. He's determined to reclaim his heritage and to make the men who murdered his father pay. Trading an unwanted destiny for an unknown future, Claire finds herself in the middle of Nashville's elite society and believes her dream of creating a lasting impression in the world of art may finally be within reach.Īll that Sutton Monroe holds dear lies in ruin. But when they meet again and he refuses to come to her aid, she realizes she's sorely misjudged the man. Claire's path collides with that of Sutton Monroe, and she considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities. When her fraud of a father deals her an unexpected hand, Claire is forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville, only a year after the War Between the States has ended. (Nov.To create something that will last is Claire Laurent's most fervent desire as an artist.
Alexander does a lovely job of representing the historical details of this time in American history without letting the facts distract from a tenderly told love story. Through painful pangs of conscience and events out of Claire’s control, she has to decide if she is willing to hide her past or admit her mistakes to those who’ve shown nothing but goodwill toward her.
Claire also meets Sutton Monroe, a young lawyer who is obsessed with righting the wrongful death of his father, but who is growing increasingly interested in Claire-and her past. Adelicia Acklen, the richest woman in America in the 1860s. Claire finds shelter with a compassionate minister and his wife before landing a position with Mrs. Claire’s art gallery owner father forces her to comply with his illegal activities and then dies, leaving her to fend for herself. Alexander (Within My Heart) has crafted a cleverly designed story line featuring an artist, Claire Laurent, who is forced to paint forgeries.
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