The Edge of Mercy

by Heidi Chiavaroli

Two women, three hundred years apart, must face the devastation of all they hold dear...

Suspecting her husband is having an affair, Sarah Rodrigues fights to appear unbroken while attempting to salvage her family. Though distracted by her own troubles, Sarah is summoned to an elderly friend's deathbed for an unusual request--find a long-lost daughter and relay a centuries-old family story.

Determined not to fail her...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1733577904
• ISBN13: 9781733577908
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Hope Creek Publishers
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Poignant story of a love that conquers

The Edge of Mercy by Heidi Chiavoar0li is a compelling time-slip novel. Not having read this author before, I was not sure quite what to expect but having heard good things about her previous two books, I was looking forward to reading this one. I was not disappointed. I enjoyed how the two stories are skillfully intertwined throughout the book--Sarah's contemporary life in the midst of a struggling marriage and Elizabeth's life 300 some years prior as she faces what she fears will be a loveless marriage. The writing style is graceful and flows smoothly and the dialog flows well without seeming forced. The characters are vividly portrayed, their emotions and actions are realistic and relatable, their flaws and faults are there along with their strengths and humanity. Her neighbor thought Sarah had the heart of a warrior, yet Sarah just wanted to be loved, cherished, to be enough. Would she be able to fight through the challenges life has thrown at her? The author has not shied away from gritty subjects as she tackles with finesse death, the hardships of a colonial war, a marriage in shambles, a midlife crisis, and the pull of extramarital relationships. Is there hope for a marriage if one can't believe in love? Can the past be put behind to enable one to move forward? It was hard to put the book down wanting to see how things would work out for both Sarah and her 17th Century journal companion, Elizabeth. The Edge of Mercy is a story of finding hope when we are at our weakest and even heart-broken, of recognizing that God's grace is sufficient and does not run dry. It is a poignant story about the beauty of a love that has the power to conquer painful disappointments and heartache. If you love stories that touch your emotions and linger a while in your soul, this book is not to be missed. I read a complimentary copy of the book and was not required to write a review. The opinions expressed are my own.