Offerings: A Novel

Christine Sunderland
OakTara Publishers (2009)
ISBN 9781602901711
Reviewed by Carol Hoyer, PhD, for Reader Views (6/09)


Christine Sunderland has given readers a great read in the second book of her trilogy involving the Seymour’s life. This is a fast-paced novel with great historical detail, drama and loss.

Jack Seymour at the age of twelve witnessed his father’s death and never got over the trauma of it. His marriage to Madeleine is wonderful and he seems to be happy with the way his life is going. Later their daughter Mollie dies and Jack is once again traumatized and Madeleine blames herself for her daughter’s death.

They were blessed with a son Justin whose marriage was taking place and., during the reception, Jack collapses and is rushed to the hospital where the family finds out that he only has six months to live. However, if he has a special surgery his life will be prolonged. There is only one person Jack wants to do his surgery and that is Dr. Rachelle DuPres. The problem is that Dr. DuPres has fled the country and no one will, or can, give him her exact location. Obsessed with finding this doctor Jack and Madeleine and their summer charge, Elena, fly to France to find her.

Dr. DuPres has fled to her homeland to find herself again and doesn’t want anyone to know where she is. With Jack, Madeleine and Elena on her trail, Dr. DuPres continues to elude them.

The author takes us through the beauty of France, visiting historical sites along the way where everyone tries to get Jack to believe in the higher power again. Her vivid descriptions of churches, villages and the power of miracles are breathtaking. This is a book that is fast-paced and full of drama. Readers won’t be able to put down “Offerings” by Christine Sunderland.

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