God's Handmaiden

Name: God's Handmaiden
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Gilbert Morris
ISBN: 9780310870678

Author: Gilbert Morris

Narrator: Christine Rendel

Unabridged: 10 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 03/22/2011

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Military Fiction, Religious

Synopsis

A historical and romantic adventure woven around the story of Florence Nightingale.Gervase Howard is in her mid-teens when her working-class mother dies and she must go to live with relatives in service to a wealthy, noble family, outside of London. While learning various jobs, she is drawn to the eldest son, Davis. Her fascination with him grows deeper, but more hopeless, since the two are separated not just by class, but also by Davis’s love for Roberta.When Davis announces his engagement, he asks Gervase to join them as Roberta’s maid. But instead Gervase becomes a companion to Florence Nightingale and accompanies her when the Crimean War breaks out and she is asked to create a corps of nurses. On the field, Gervase crosses paths with Davis, who has become disillusioned in his marriage and is drawn to her warmth and care. Both know, however, there is nothing more for them than friendship.Upon her return to England, Gervase receives word that Davis has been seriously injured in a fall and is asked to nurse him back to health. As he regains consciousness, he reveals shocking news that plunges them both into danger.

About Gilbert Morris

Gilbert Morris is one of today’s best-known Christian novelists, specializing in historical fiction. His best-selling works include Edge of Honor (winner of a Christy Award in 2001), Jacob’s Way, The Spider Catcher, the House of Winslow series, the Appomattox series, and The Wakefield Saga. He lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama with his wife, Johnnie.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bette on July 04, 2022

History, romance, good morals, good summer read.......more

Goodreads review by Bev on February 18, 2021

This story was just what I needed as the season of lent approached. Story of hardship, romance and forgiveness, trusting God and living for others. A nice peaceful story with some history and surprises.......more

Goodreads review by Rene on August 18, 2024

Sweet Christian romance with an interesting historical fiction sidebar thrown in. When her mother dies, young Gervase Howard goes to live with her aunt and uncle, who are servants in the wealthy Wingate family. Gervase is treated kindly there, especially by Davis, the family's older son. As the year......more

Goodreads review by Misti on July 08, 2017

After her mother dies, teenage Gervase moves to a grand estate where her aunt works as a cook. Gervase finds a place as a maid, but can't help falling in love with Davis, the oldest son of the owner of the estate. When he marries a gentlewoman, Gervase feels that she must leave. She goes to work for......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on March 13, 2020

Would have given more stars but... I would have given this book the full five stars but who ever transcribed this book into an e-book did a very poor job. The story however is great but it was very distracting to have to figure out what some words were due to improper spacing of all of the words.......more