A Haven for Her Heart (Redemption's Light)

A Haven for Her Heart by Susan Anne Mason is the first novel in Redemption's Light series. I thought Susan Anne Mason tackled some difficult subjects in this historical novel and she did it beautifully. A Haven for Her Heart is well-written and well-researched. Olivia Rosetti finds herself imprisoned after becoming pregnant out of wedlock under the Female Refuges Act in Toronto, Canada. She is sentenced to Mercer Reformatory where she endured unspeakable tragedies. This story is based on true events. Olivia's story is heartrending and hard to read at times. The author walked a fine line between explaining enough and not too much. I was glad that she did not give the nitty gritty details. A Haven for Her Heart is an emotional story that deals with domestic violence, prejudice, archaic laws, and bullying, I liked the characters especially Olivia Rosetti and Ruth Bennington. They are Christian women who have not let the past make them bitter. They are kind, compassionate women who wish to help others. They rely on God to see them through the struggles they must endure. A Haven for Her Heart is a gritty novel that is different from this author's other works. I found the story compelling and stayed up quite late to finish it. I like that the story is not all sunshine and roses. It provides a realistic view on the various subject as well as representative outcomes. The one thing that stuck with me from A Haven for Her Heart is that we all make mistakes and that we are all worthy of redemption. A Haven for Her Heart transports readers back to a different era for a touching story that will linger with you long after you finish it.