Title: The Master of Hawthorn Manor
By: Rhonda Hanson
A CBM Christian Book Review
10.0 out of 10.0 stars
Rhonda Hanson writes a thrilling mystery in this Christian novel surrounding Martin Satterfield in The Master of Hawthorn Manor.
From the beginning mystery surrounds the Hawthorn Manor and the untimely death of Martin Satterfield’s young wife, Darlene. Audra has just arrived back in town for a stay with her Aunt Celeste. Martin Satterfield, the heir of the Satterfield estate, is a man Audra never respected. He was a cold man and uninterested in anyone. She often saw him at church with his late wife, as if he was reluctantly attending alongside his beautiful wife, Darlene, who seemed only interested in making a showcase of her beauty. The mystery of young Martin’s life and the death of his wife unfolds for readers in this fast-paced drama.
With each step, the author Rhonda Hanson leads readers down a winding path. What comes will surprise many, as much as Audra will find herself surprised by her changing feelings towards young Martin Satterfield. Secrets of Audra’s heart reveal her reason for hating Martin in the first place. And his wife’s death becomes an embroiling mystery, as facts are uncovered.
Martin was a handsome man with rugged features and burning blue eyes. However, his character behind his eyes displayed a burning anger and a cold, bitter distant stare that would not let anyone come near him.
With a determined, yet inexperienced detective on his tail, Martin is the target of his investigation. As the story progresses, things change for Audra, she sees something different in Martin after coming to work for him, which she initially tried to avoid; however, Aunt Celeste’s urgings were more of a Christian nature to show young Martin the kindness of Christians in hopes Martin would see God in their lives. Soon Audra starts to understand the reason for his attitude towards life and God. Her curiosity leads to compassion, only to find that Martin is not the man she thought he was. He’s a very passionate and loving man, who didn’t know that love would be the means to his own heart.
A spell-binding drama one can’t put down.
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