When the Far Hills Bloom

by Diane Noble

Book Overview

A SWEEPING SAGA AN EPIC ADVENTURE AN ENDURING LOVE STORY. From the romance of early California s ranchos and valleys of wild horses, to the stark beauty of New Mexico s highlands, "When the Far Hills... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157856140X
• ISBN13: 9781578561407
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Definitely a page turner

Far Hills has joined the list of my all time favorite books. If you're looking for romance, spirituality, adventure, and suspense, this is the novel for you. With well-crafted characters that stay with you long after reading the final word on the last page, and an uplifting testimony to God's grace, mercy, and love, Ms. Noble has written a moving and gripping story, one that I will read again and again.

An outstanding novel

It's 1860s California and the Byrne family is about to lose their home, Rancho de la Paloma because they have had to use all available finances to fight to prove its boundaries. Aislin Byrne has been friends with Jamie Dearbourne from the neighboring rancho all her life and it was always believe they would marry, so when he asks for her hand just before he leaves to go fight in the Civil War, no one is surprised. But when word comes of Jamie's death, it seems it will be necessary for Aislin to marry Jamie's brother, Spence, in order to help save both their ranchos. Then, when word comes that Jamie might not be dead after all, Aislin joins in the search and will be honor-bound to marry him even though she has found it is Spence she really loves. Aislin's father doesn't realize that his supposed friend, Hugh Dearbourne, father to Jamie and Spence is actually sabotaging his efforts to save his home and everything he has worked so hard to achieve. Jamie and Spence soon join forces to break and deliver wild mustangs to the army in order to save the rancho and in doing so, attempt to find out the truth about Jamie as well. This is an outstanding novel, superbly crafted and richly textured with may surprising twists and turns. Published by Bantam's Christian/Inspirational imprint, Waterbrook Press, this novel will appeal to historical romance readers everywhere. Although the character's beliefs are quite evident, they never overpower the story, and simply help motivate Aislin, Spence, and others to keep going even though the going gets tough. Diane Noble is one of the best writers of "inspirational" romance today. Her thoroughly researched, compelling stories are worthy of a wider audience than they will receive simply marketed as "inspirational" novels. This book shouldn't simply be read by the "Christian" audience as the beliefs expressed by the characters are universal. I understand its the first of a trilogy, but this one certainly stands on its own.

A Very Interesting Story!

Diane Noble is quickly becoming my favorite author due to this recent book "When the Far Hills Bloom." I found it to be a book that holds your attention and you don't want to put it down. The emphasis on committment was very uplifting. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series.

A GREAT STORY FILLED WITH TWISTS AND TURNS.

What a wonderful story. It has so many twists and turns and is full of adventure. I couldn't put it down once I started it. It's a story you hate to see come to a close. I am looking forward to the next book in the series. IT'S GREAT! Great work Diane.

California of Old, Here We Come!

"When the Far Hills Bloom" has everything I look for in a great novel--high drama, unexpected twists and turns, heart-tugging romance, and genuine, true-to-life conflicts. I not only fell in love with the characters, I fell in love with California in all her untamed glory. This is Diane Noble's best work yet!