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  Publisher: Entrada Publishing (April 5, 2016)
  ASIN: B01DWC4H7E
  Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #449,853 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  Customer Reviews4.3 out of 5 stars244.3 out of 5 stars5 star50%4 star33%3 star17%2 star0%1 star0%Share your thoughts with other customersWrite a customer reviewSee all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer Reviews5.0 out of 5 starsA heart-warming story!ByJedon April 15, 2016Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseAt first glance the title had me convinced I would be going back in time. Suddenly, a stereo was playing and I knew where I was. A few more pages and I was holding back tears right along with the heroine for the changes she was facing in a present-day setting and also what she was giving up from her past. Present and past and future all in the first chapter! What a feat! I was hooked and didn't stop reading until the end--a delightful story! With Biblical references, the struggle for true goodness erased any chance for gray areas. The descriptions of colorful Louisiana, bayou culture, plantations and mansions, vivid scenery, historic places, even antiques, transported me right into those mysterious swamplands. Each character was quickly well-developed-- the sweet ones, the sour and bitter ones, the connivers and rascals, and the mysterious ones to wonder about. I just wanted to know what was going to happen to them next. The Tessa versus Simone scenes kept me on edge and holding my breath. Ada and Cede entered and let me exhale or smile. The image of Cede's cousin push-poling in the pirogue is still etched in my mind. And, the French words sprinkled throughout added another coat of paint to the characters and story. I hope there is a sequel to this book bringing more of those bayou people to meet; maybe a prequel with Tessa, her uncle, an earlier Louisiana life---whispering even farther back into the past.Read more0Comment|
  Was this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse4.0 out of 5 starsGreat first novelByKindle Customeron July 30, 2016Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseWe first meet Tessa as she finishes up the last day in her antique shop that has been in the family for over a 100 years. She and her family are nearly bankrupt but are trying to pay off creditors who are hounding their back. Her reputation as an authority as an antique's expert is in danger due to her uncle mishandling the business due to his gambling habits and other shady dealings. She may have lost her business and damage to her reputation but her faith in God remains steadfast. On her last day she meets Brian, a wealthy business looking for a rare chair. He eventually hires her to restore the family mansion after a fire destroyed may of it's valuable antiques. Brian is bitter against God and Christians after suffering a tragedy in his life.This story kept me turning the pages. There are a couple of people in this story who do not want Tess to restore the mansion. She had to battle many obstacles in accomplishing her goal in restoring the mansion. She finds herself growing closer to Brian but she has suffered a bad relationship in the past and besides she and Brian do not agree on matters of the Lord.I enjoyed reading this book. It was a free download. I went on Amazon looking for other works by her but this must be her first. This book was just released April 2016 of this year. I hope the author writes more stories that take place in Louisiana. I would not mind re-visiting these characters in a seRead more0Comment|Was this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse5.0 out of 5 starsHard to Put Down Despite Some WeaknessesByVoracious Readeron May 21, 2016Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseTessa Chandelle's uncle passed fake pieces off as antiques and her family's antique business fails with creditors are hounding her. When Brian Le Moyne crashes the going-away party looking for a special chair before Chandelle Antiques closes, Tessa can see a flash of sadness in his eyes. The next day, her car breaks down on the way to a job interview in New Orleans, and she realizes she's close to where Brian lives. Her car is hit while on the phone with him. From then on their lives become intertwined but plagued with doubts and uncertainties. Only God knows where all this confusion will lead.Overall, I thought this was a well-written book, and I found few mistakes. It would have been better to me if I'd also gotten some of the story from Brian's point-of-view, but it was told totally from Tessa's. I didn't like the fact that Brian came across as so secretive, because he had no reason for being this way, and it made him harder to like. I expected the antagonists to do more to get rid of Tessa than they did. I wish there'd been less descriptions and slow-moments in the plot and more time with Brian and Tessa together, but the author tended to just tell about the fact they were getting to know each other instead of showing it. However, I still found the book to be hard to put down. In the end, I gave 4.5 stars, which rounded up to a 5.Read more0Comment|Was this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse5.0 out of 5 starsAn entertaining novelByPSon April 18, 2016Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseThis was a fun book to read, drawing you in from the mystery in the first few pages and sustaining your interest throughout. The characters come alive through their descriptions, thoughts and actions, so that they will be remembered by name, long after you have read the book.The plot would appeal to anyone who has an interest in antiques or other collectibles. The search to find that rare, illusive treasure takes the characters on a journey that reveals human frailties of deceit and betrayal, complicated by misunderstanding and missed opportunities. The book develops themes of loss, hope, renewal and restoration.The book would also appeal to those who have a love of New Orleans, through references to landmarks and cuisine.The author drops subtle hints early on that make you wonder how they might be significant or play out.The pace accelerates in the final chapter, concluding many situations. An epilogue further resolves questions. However, the reader is left to ask, "what about...?", with a desire for the book to continue.Because of such descriptive characters, places, and situations, the novel would make a great movie adaptation. One can picture the events and characters as they would be portrayed on the screen.Read more0Comment|
  Was this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuse5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful! I love it!ByElizabethon May 19, 2016Format: Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseWhispers in the Past is a beautifully written story that has a classic appeal that won't bore you down with its well developed characters and an amazing plot. A story that brought together two strangers into the antique world, Tessa the fallen owner of the famous Antique House and Brian a business owner looking for priced antiques to restore his old house. Love the surprising twists, the accident, the complication and the love story in between that lead to a beautiful ending.Read more0Comment|Was this review helpful to you?YesNoReport abuseSee all verified purchase reviews (newest first)Write a customer review
  Most Recent Customer Reviews5.0 out of 5 starsHeartfelt and inspiringWhispers of the Past is heartfelt, inspirational and well told. Tessa and Brian journey from grief to healing and love. The setting is authentic and engaging.Read morePublished 9 months ago by new_rider4.0 out of 5 starsGood ReadWhispers of the Past speaks to the fulfillment of the heart and soul.Read morePublished 10 months ago by Bookchick3.0 out of 5 starsHard to connect to the emotions. It jumps around ...Hard to connect to the emotions. It jumps around emotions and it is hard to imagine the type of person that the main character is.Read morePublished 10 months ago by Amazon Customer4.0 out of 5 starsFour StarsAn enjoyable read.Read morePublished 10 months ago by Katie5.0 out of 5 starsA good read.Very enjoyable. Good characterization, dialogue, and plot. Loved the set-up and the settings.Read morePublished 10 months ago by Janie T5.0 out of 5 starsBonnie HollierThis was a tremendously enjoyable book! I loved the romantic part of it, as well as the conflict! I was in tears before I finished reading.Read morePublished 11 months ago by bonnie hollier4.0 out of 5 starsPassion and Compassion. . .After meeting the author and understanding the passion and compassion she puts into every character, I couldn't help but be taken by this story. Its lovely summertime reading.Read morePublished 11 months ago by Miki5.0 out of 5 starsClynnaltemus@yahoo.comI picked this book to read because it was set in Louisiana, and I have some cherished memories from a trip to.New Orleans.Read morePublished 12 months ago by Clynn w altemus5.0 out of 5 starsRefreshing and EntertainingAs a lover of antiques, I found myself traveling the pages of Whispers of the Past with delight. This beautiful story is about love, faith, and hardships with a bonus of...Read morePublished 12 months ago by Ann4.0 out of 5 starsInspirational"Whispers" is an inspiring story. Interesting and hopeful.The Alphonse chair can be interpreted as a metaphor for mankind's search for fulfillment.Read morePublished 1 year ago by A WarfieldSearch Customer ReviewsSearch