Capture Sons Of An Ancient Glory (Emerald Ballad #4) Written By B.J. Hoff Shown As Script

is my favorite book in the series, hands down, The blossoming love between Morgan and Finola is beautiful, : The Fitzgerald, Whittaker and Burke families return in Bookof The Emerald Ballad series, along with some new additions, Tierney has gone to Ireland to see Morgan and, true to form, finds trouble, Morgan and Evan await the births of their children even as tragedy strikes and a young one is lost, With the additions of Quinn and Billy especially, the story broadens and deepens, It is a story about the strength of people who are undeterred in the face of adversity and who find those reserves of faith when everything seems bleak.
BJ Hoff has a remarkable way of showing us that God really does know his children individually,

Full of Irish history and with steadfast, unforgettable characters, epic is the perfect word to describe this series, I am anxious to read the last book, and to find out what happens to everyone, Another great story by B, J. Hoff continuing the stories of three friends from Ireland, Nora Whittaker, Morgan Fitzgerald, and Michael Burke, While there was a lot of pain and poverty, there was also love and Heavenly riches to be had, I can't wait to read the final installment of An Emerald Ballad series,

We find Nora having health problems, but there is hope in sight, Morgan building his life with Finola and Annie, and Michael Burke missing his son Tierney, whose gone off to Ireland to find himself, and building his life with his new wife Sara.
If you read the first three books, you will enjoy this one as well, I'm sure, On to the final book in this series for me,

If you enjoy clean, historical romance with some grit, this is the book/series for you, Enjoy!

I borrowed this book from the library, Loved this series. One of the series that made me fall in love with historical fiction, I'm getting to a point where I'm really ready for this series to be over, Attention held through the last book, but this one was a little more difficult to focus on,

I think another thing that makes "Song of the Silent Harp" as good as it is is that the character list isn't so bloated.
By the time we get to book four, we have,,new characters to keep up with, some of whom just, honestly, seem extraneous, Why Quinn Why does everyone who comes in contact with the other characters of this book seem to have A Past They Are Hiding Getting a little old.
Quinn is a cardboard character anyway, it strikes me, Just rehashing the same old issues of sin and i'mnotgoodenoughforGod that Hoff has already dealt with in many of the other characters,

I think she would have done well to skip Quinn and spent more time developing some of the original cast,

That's just me,

Four down, one to go, I'll be ready for a BJ Break at that point,

But, it IS good entertainment if nothing else, This book is the forth in a series, It is beauifully written and masterfully sketched, B J Hoff has an addictive quality in her writing, I couldn't stop reading this series! UGH! This series will be the death of me, It's just good enough for me to want to finish but not exactly relish the experience of actually reading the book, There are some good points like the attention to historical detail but the characters tend to be a bit flat, They are ALL idyllic Godfearing people trying to make their way in the world, Don't get me wrong these are the people you want to befriend but they also make the story a little bland, Give me a decent villain or a doubting Thomas or SOMEONE who understands sarcasm!! Plus everyone seems to be either ecstatically happy or completely depressed with no middle ground.
Only one more book to go before I finish this series and quite frankly I'm a little relieved, this was an excellent book, I really enjoyed it. As it drew near the end, it really grabbed me and pulled me in, can't wait to read the last one, Good enough to keep reading until the end, but slow and redundant enough to sorta breeze through some parts like where she follows Evan's thought process around yet another Nora problem, then Sara, then Michael.
I had some characters I wanted to read more of and others Evan/Nora that I was just ready to finish, I cannot express how much I loved reading this book, nor all of the different things that made love this book, Of course I've bonded with every one of these characters in the previous three books, so that's a big reason, Another huge reason, though, is the interaction between all the different ethnicities, I adore how B. J. Hoff includes so many different types of people, not just Irish, This time, Hoff includes the Gypsies, and oh, . . people have different opinions, but I love them all, lt

Setting: Aside from the prologue which is set in Killala, Western Ireland in, the book begins on May,, in Brooklyn, New York.
The location switches from New York City to Dublin, Ireland throughout the book, but the two places' stories are connected in many ways, Five Points, in New York, is often the setting, as a few characters are residents, The wealthy and poor sections of the city are clearly delineated, and in Dublin the divisions are also clearly shown rather than told, And, as always, the historical setting is excellently doneI was immersed for most of the book the only outlier was when I wondered whether "Teddy" as a nickname for Theodore was historically accurate.


Characters: This section will no doubt be long, because there are a lot of characters, And I love them all, To put it simply, this book could have beenpages of Michael Burke putting on his socks and shoes, and it still would have earned five from me.


Michael doesn't really have a plot line in this one, but he is still present and he is still as adorable, practical, fearsome, and protective as ever.
Oh, and he's still an Irish policeman, So still perfection. There are some hints of future conflict, but nothing so much that needed to be resolved by the end of this book, Sara is still a beautiful helpmate, and balances Michael wonderfully, And their relationship is likewise adorable,

Morgan Fitzgerald is the focus of this book plotwise, While he's not Michael Burke that is a high standard, he is an amazing character in his own right, B. J. Hoff is stellar at portraying his character as weak and yet strong, A seeming contradiction, and yet Hoff never makes him do anything contrary to his character, His relationship with Finola isbeautiful, and I love how it progressed and climaxed, The number of his household is perfect: not too many to keep track of, but enough so that one person doesn't have to be involved in every plot point.
There's Annie, who's not that amazing by herself, but she's a perfect addition, Finola is the sweetest timid woman I would much rather read about a woman of her character than what people call "strong women, " But she is strong in her own right, and her love for Morgan is the strongest part about her, The other members of Morgan's household, Sandemon and Sister Louisa, are likewise essential, and they actually have some similarities despite their stark differences, I really liked how Sandemon's view of the Gypsies is portrayedand actually how the Gypsies are portrayed in general,

I love Tierney so much, I don't think I've ever loved a character so much who is portrayed basically bad, But it's a funny example of loving others because they're special to the one you love: he's Michael Burke's son, therefore I love him because Michael loves him.
I really liked his character arcit isn't rushed, even though it isn't quite complete, And then there's Jan Martova, who is just a perfect addition to the cast of characters, He gives the reader the ability to learn more about Gypsy lifegood and bad,

I can't refrain from mentioning Evan and Nora, plus Winnie, Lewis, Tom, and Johanna, Still quite preciousespecially Evanalthough I do feel bad for Nora, Evan's heart for the children is amazing, and his decision is foreshadowed excellentlynothing is given away prematurely, but the seed is planted, The highlighted story of Billy Hogan is quite touching, and made me love a couple certain Irish policemen even more,

There is also Quinn O'Shea, who's not bad, but as she's a new character I didn't bond immediately, She doesn't take up a whole lot of the book, though, and she's around my other favorite characters, so the story never lags,

Plot: There are quite a few different plot linesin Dublin, Morgan Fitzgerald struggles with handling Tierney and the romance with Finola.
There are plenty of short troubles that are directly related to these major conflicts, and everything flows smoothly, The main resolution to Morgan's problems is so beautiful, and they're tied together in an amazing way, In New York, we have children with terrible living conditionswhich are all at least temporarily resolveddying people, dealing with guilt, and more longterm troubles that can't be wrapped up in nice bows.
There is plenty of heartache, but enough of a happy ending to give the reader hope,

Faith content: Morgan Fitzgerald, His whole household. Goodness, what a personification of struggling against God's commands, And showing the blessings when they do obey, For that matter, how awesome is Evan Whittaker's faith That'sthe perspective that I need personally, actually, So thanks, Evan, for being perfect, God really is at the center of this book, God, the creator all of these different ethnicities and nationalities, He makes us all brother and sister,

I really can't say enough good about this book, Breathtaking! Excited to read the conclusion of the series, Love and Heritage Meet

This book gives the reader a look into the hearts the Irish immigrants to American in the's.
The clear pictures of the trials and tribulations of freedom seekers makes one feel as if they lived the lives, Adventure and mystery keeps one reading to the end, great continuation of Irish series so much to do! But this book took precedence! Very interesting! Enjoyed the Emerald Ballad series, and the story continues. Good story of historical romance, faith and perserverance, Morgan Fitgerald, Michael and Sara Burke, and Evan and Nora Whitaker try to build a new life in the United States, This series is awesome. The bittersweet saga is full of Christian faith, love, and the idea of where home lies, The characters are fully drawn and are mostly likable, and the plots are amazing, Best one yet of the series, I can't wait for the finale, This series has been a true treasure,

true history the love and compassion of Jesus through every page every word,
from thest page from bookto the last page of bookthe finale bookbe quite an thunderous lovingly end I'm sure, BJ Hoffs writing is known for her historical settings, her unforgettable characters, and her lyrical prose, She is the bestselling author of numerous historical fiction series, including the Riverhaven Years, the Mountain Song Legacy, the Song of Erin saga, the American Anthem series, An Emerald Ballad series, and her newest book Harp on the Willow.
Her five volume Emerald Ballad series was the first major work of fiction to bring the Irish immigration experience to the CBA marketplace, and the work that first brought BJ an international reading audience.
Her readers know they can expect to meet some memorable people in her novels and also know that many of those people will be immigrants Irish immigrants particularly but not exclusively.
BJ BJ Hoffs writing is known for her historical settings, her unforgettable characters, and her lyrical prose, She is the bestselling author of numerous historical fiction series, including the Riverhaven Years, the Mountain Song Legacy, the Song of Erin saga, the American Anthem series, An Emerald Ballad series, and her newest book Harp on the Willow.
Her five volume Emerald Ballad series was the first major work of fiction to bring the Irish immigration experience to the CBA marketplace, and the work that first brought BJ an international reading audience.
Her readers know they can expect to meet some memorable people in her novels and also know that many of those people will be immigrants Irish immigrants particularly but not exclusively.
BJ admits to a passion for building worlds, Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements, secluded mansions, or coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life.
Shes intent on making her historical novels relevant to the present by developing characters and settings that, while staying true to the history and culture of their times, reflect many of the spiritual trials and social problems faced by contemporary readers.
Her novels are meant to be stories that build a bridge from the past to the present, Her literary awards include the Christianity Todays Critics Choice Book Award for fiction a Gold Medallion Award finalist and a number of Excellence in Media Silver Angel awards.
Her books have been translated into many foreign languages, and she frequently hears from her international readers

in countries such as Ireland, England, Norway, and Germany.
A former church music director and music teacher, BJ writes from her home in a small town in east central Ohio, She and her husband share a love of music, books, and time spent with their family: two daughters and three lively young grandsons, sitelink.