The Heart of Thornton Creek (Queensland Chronicles Book #1): A Novel

Bonnie Leon

Jan 2005 · Queensland Chronicles Book 1 · Baker Books

About this ebook

After falling for a handsome young Australian named Daniel Thornton, Rebecca Williams gives up her life in high society Boston and follows him to his father's cattle station deep in the bush country of late 1800s Queensland.
As she acclimates herself to her new surroundings and her new family, Rebecca is unpleasantly surprised to find that Daniel's father, Bertram, not only runs the prosperous cattle station, but also runs his son's life. And his influence doesn't stop there. It seems to Rebecca that Bertram oppresses his wife, his servants, his ranch hands, and even the rest of the townsfolk in Thornton Creek!
Can Rebecca adjust to her awkward surroundings? Will she ever be able to get along with Bertram's bullying? Or will he drive Rebecca and Daniel apart once and for all?

Ratings and reviews

I read most of this book not sure if I would enjoy it or not, all depending on how it would end - and by that I mean where the author would show herself to stand theologically. I am pleased to say a good and sure respect and reverence for and joy in the truth of God's word and grace is upheld in this book. I held back one star because most of the book is dark and depressing in the trials the characters are going through. I ended up skimming a lot just to get through.

This is a book that really speak to me. This first one in years that brought me to tears. I felt for ever character. I absolutely loved it. A page turner. Couldn't put it down. They seemed so alive. Out of ten I will give it an 11! Bonnie you can write, my girl, that is for sure.

Amid much jealousy & hatred, love & faith in God can Change even the most stubborn & misguided heart. Well written with descriptions that make you actually see in your mind eye.

About the author

Bonnie Leon is the best-selling author of ten historical fiction novels. She stays busy teaching women's Bible studies and speaking at writing seminars and conventions. She and her husband, Greg, live in Glide, Oregon.