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Love is a choice you make every day.
Content in her comfortable marriage of twenty-two years, Jane Lindsay had never expected to watch her husband,� rad, pack his belongings and walk out the door of their Manhattan home. But when it happens, she feels powerless to stop him and the course of events that follow Brad’s departure.
Jane finds an old ring in a box of relics from a British jumble sale and discovers a Latin inscription in the band along with just one recognizable word: Jane. Feeling an instant connection to the mysterious ring bearing her namesake, Jane begins a journey to learn more about the ring—and perhaps about herself.
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In the sixteenth-century, Lucy Day becomes the dressmaker to Lady Jane Grey,�an innocent young woman whose fate seems to be controlled by a dangerous political and religious climate, one threatening to deny her true love and pursuit of her own interests.
As the stories of both Janes dovetail through the journey of one ring, it becomes clear that each woman has far more infl uence over her life than she once imagined. It all comes down to the choices each makes despite the realities they face.
- Sales Rank: #212477 in Books
- Brand: WaterBrook Press
- Published on: 2010-09-07
- Released on: 2010-09-07
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.30" h x .70" w x 5.50" l, .70 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 352 pages
From Publishers Weekly
Starred Review. Veteran author Meissner (White Picket Fences) blends past and present in this compelling novel about making choices. Jane Lindsay never thought she'd be alone, but after her husband leaves her, she must face the reality of her marriage and life choices. One small ring, found in the binding of a book bought at an English rummage sale, changes the course of Jane's thinking as she researches another Jane, whose name is inscribed in the ring. Readers jump back in time to England after the death of Henry VIII. Lucy Day is ordered to Sudeley Castle, bearing a dress for Lady Jane Grey. Lucy narrates the tale of Lady Jane, pawn in the schemes of powerful men who seek the throne of England even as young Jane Grey is determined to live-and die-on her own terms. Modern Jane studies Lady Jane, coming to realize that she alone must choose how she lives. Both the history and the modern tale are enticing, with Meissner doing a masterful job blending the two.
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Praise for Lady in Waiting
“Lady in Waiting is sheer beauty set in two time periods, both equally captivating stories. Meissner writes characters I care for, root for, and pine alongside—and she does so while weaving enticing, heart-wrenching plots. This book proves why I’m an ardent Susan Meissner fan.”
—Mary DeMuth, author of Life in Defiance
“Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner: The pacing, perfection. Transitions between centuries, seamless. Capturing the nuances of relationship, flawless. Put anything written by Susan Meissner on your “must read now!” list, right beside Barbara Kingsolver and Elizabeth Berg. I couldn’t put this elegant novel of love and choice down. A completely satisfying read.”
—Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of A Flickering Light and An Absence So Great
“A novel about decisions long regretted and decisions yet to be made, Lady in Waiting resonates with the great hope and exhilaration that come with the realization that there is always a choice.”
—Siri Mitchell, author of She Walks in Beauty
“Artfully blending past and present, Susan Meissner weaves the stories of two different women into a rich tapestry of love, disappointment, and ultimately the power of standing up for what you believe in. The subtlety of her storytelling makes Lady in Waiting both delightful to read and impossible to forget.”
—Nicole Baart, author of The Moment Between
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Praise for Susan Meissner
“As raindrops become mighty rivers, Susan Meissner’s words seem simple in the beginning, but one thought builds naturally upon another, phrases and sentences flow together with effortless fluidity, and before you know it, you are totally engrossed by the powerful undercurrents of her story. To read Ms. Meissner is to put yourself into the hands of that rarest kind of author: an artist working in the medium of words.”
—Athol Dickson, Christy Award–winning author of The Cure and Winter Haven
“Writing as incandescent as pure flame. Susan Meissner delivers again with a family story that wraps you up and stays with you long after the last page.”
—James Scott Bell, best-selling author of Deceived and Try Fear
“I loved The Shape of Mercy from beginning to end. Ms. Meissner’s prose sings, and her characters captured my interest from the start. As the story unfolded, those same characters captured my heart. I won’t soon forget Mercy, Lauren, or Abigail.”
—Robin Lee Hatcher, award-winning author of Wagered Heart and When Love Blooms
“With a deft hand, Meissner blends an intriguing storyline, artful writing, and memorable characters for a truly delicious read. This one’s a keeper!”
—Denise Hunter, author of The Convenient Groom
“White Picket Fences, with its wonderful cast of characters, offers hope to all of us who live less than perfect lives behind our own white picket fences. Susan Meissner skillfully weaves together parallel storylines to show how healing can come when we risk sharing our secret pain with others.”
—Lynn Austin, author of Until We Reach Home
About the Author
Susan Meissner has spent her lifetime as a writer, starting with her first poem at the age of four. She is the award-winning author of The Shape of Mercy, White Picket Fences, and many other novels. When she’s not writing, she directs the small groups and connection ministries at her San Diego church. She and her pastor husband are the parents of four young adults. Visit her Web site at www.susanmeissner.com.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Blew me away!
By Tiffany A. Harkleroad
Her whole life, Jane has done what others wanted, or expected, her to do. Or so she thought. But when her husband of 22 years leaves her, she is forced to start living life for herself. Along the way, she finds a ring from the 16th century, inscribed with Latin, and one word in English- JANE. Lady Jane is the second cousin to the King. She has so few choices in her life, no choice in her betrothal, no choice in her station in life. But finally, almost too late, she realizes she does have some control over her life. What can the Jane from yesterday teach the Jane of today?
I was thoroughly enchanted by this book, and would not have ever guessed it was published by a traditionally Christian publisher. It is a story with wide mainstream appeal. I love the juxtaposition of the stories of both Janes. I found both of the Janes, as well as Lucy, to be characters that really pulled on my heartstrings, they were so well developed and easy to relate to. Even the parts of the book that were taking place in the 16th century had such universal themes, one did not feel a huge gap due to the time setting.
A lot of times, when stories jump from character to character, or switch time periods, it can feel a but clunky, but not the case with this lovely story. The two stories really sort of echo each other, not necessarily in plot, but in theme and emotion. You heart breaks for each Jane in her own time.
I personally am fascinated with anything to do with the British monarchy, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries, so this was right up my alley. If you enjoy the writings of Philippa Gregory, I think you will like this as well. With the modern day element, it will also draw in more traditional romance readers. Overall, I think this book is suitable for even older teenage readers, as several of the characters are in their teens for the majority of the book.
I am very anxious to read more from Susan Meissner, because this book literally blew me away.
I received a review copy of the book courtesy of the publisher.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Another wonderful blend of historical with modern-day fiction from Susan Meissner!
By Stacey
"Thank you" to Susan Meissner and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Lady In Waiting" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.
Susan Meissner truly has a gift for weaving a story that intertwines the historical past with the present. Her latest novel, "Lady In Waiting", is no exception. When Jane and Brad Lindsay end their 22-year marriage, Jane comes across a ring inscribed with the name she shares with a woman from her ancestry. Long-removed from the present-day Manhattan that Jane Lindsay calls home, Lady Jane Grey is an English lady of the 16th century, who is fifth in line to the throne from Henry VIII. Meissner builds a tale of intrigue and suspense that brings to life a historical moment in time and translates it into a modern interpretive framework.
This novel also contains a dozen discussion questions for your reading group. And I would highly recommend this novel (or "The Shape of Mercy") for your book group. I am also putting Meissner's other novels on my "must read" list.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Absolutely Fab
By Deborah
There is a reason why I always recommend Susan Meissner's books to people who don't normally read Christian fiction. The reason is because she is a #$*!@ good author! Honestly I have loved every single one of her books. Every time I pick up one of her stories, I KNOW I am going to be in for a good read. I hate when I get about 3/4 of the way through because the story is almost over and I'll have to wait months until the next one. Seriously though, she is one of my top 10 authors overall and almost everyone I've recommended her books to have enjoyed them as well.
This story deals with two women named Jane. The contemporary story focuses on Jane, a woman who works with antiques who suddenly has the rug thrown from under her when her husband decides he wants a separation. The surprise is that Jane doesn't know why he does or what she has done that has made him feel this way. Her story deals with her trying to figure out her life and how she is connected to the woman who owned the ring she found in a book. The second story is told from the view of Lucy, a dressmaker to Lady Jane Grey who is famous for being the Nine Days Queen. Their story imagines what could have possibly been a secret romance to Jane and the heartbreak she might have suffered before fate intervened.
This book gave me a whole new outlook in Jane Grey. I've always felt incredibly sorry for her because she was just a pawn who got sacrificed. This book made me see that even though her circumstances were tough, she could have made a different choice. Yes, she was in a world where she probably would have suffered no matter what she did but maybe things would have ended up differently if she had chosen NOT to go along with the plans everyone had for her. This part of the story seemed very authentic and I felt as I was thrust into 1600s England where you really don't want to be royalty as you will not be allowed to live the life you really want.
The switching between contemporary and historical story lines didn't bother me at all. I found both stories to be equally compelling and full of detail. I will admit since I knew the outcome of what was going to happen to Jane Grey, I was a bit wary of getting to the end of the story. However, since the story is told from Lucy's point of view and not from Jane's it makes the outcome more easier to handle. As for contemporary Jane, I ached for her because personally I didn't blame her for what was happening to her marriage. Yes, there should have been better communication between her and her husband but if she didn't know what was going on, how was she supposed to know what to do? The relationship with her mother was very interesting as I could relate to some of the things she was going through with her.
Overall, I loved this story. It is everything I love in stories combined in one excellently written book. If you have any interest in the Tudors, British history, or just love a good combination of historical and contemporary fiction, this book is perfect for you. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I just now cannot wait until Meissner's next book comes out...it shall be a long and anxious wait. VERY HIGHLY recommended.
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