Beyond Ivy Walls
Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham, published by Thomas Nelson Incorporated in 2024, is a historical fiction novel set in Iowa during the early 20th century. The story follows Otis Taylor, a recluse who has returned to his hometown to confront his past and search for his missing toddler niece. As he navigates the challenges of his scars—both physical and emotional—he encounters Sadie West, a young woman working at a feather duster factory, who is also seeking a better future.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of love and redemption as Sadie and Otis develop a friendship that transcends their individual struggles. The novel explores the complexities of their lives, highlighting the impact of societal perceptions and personal scars. As Sadie becomes a vital part of Otis’s journey, the two characters embark on a quest that reveals deeper connections and the possibility of healing. With 336 pages, this edition presents a clean and wholesome romance that reflects the historical context of its setting.
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Reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, a recluse and a young woman discover that the scars of life are no match against an act of love.
Iowa, 1903. All of Monticello believes Otis Taylor has been away fostering his musical genius. But the truth is that his father exiled him long ago, rejecting Otis’s appearance and the scars that came with it. Now that he is the last living Taylor, Otis has covertly returned to settle his family’s affairs and rid himself of his past for good. However, he soon discovers that he may not have been the only abandoned Taylor and begins a tireless search for his missing toddler niece.
At twenty-three years old, Sadie West left her family farm and found employment at the Hoag feather duster factory. It isn’t a romantic job, but she’s hardly had a glimmer of romance since her beau went off to college, leaving her with no promise of a future together. Desperate to save money and help her family make ends meet, she trespasses and finds shelter in an abandoned building–and is thrown in the path of the town’s mysterious bachelor.
Otis’s wounds are deep, but as Sadie’s friendship with him grows, she begins to fall for the man beneath the mask. Locating his long-lost niece, however, is more difficult than either could have imagined, and Sadie West may be the key to Otis Taylor finally finding his way home.
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