Jane Lindsay is contently married to her husband of 22 years Brad, so when he decides to pack his bags and leave for New Hampshire she is more than stunned. Struggling to pick of the pieces of her recently shattered marriage, Jane stumbles upon a ring inscribed with her name hidden inside an old Protestant prayer book sent to her antique store. Wishing to escape her own life she journeys deeply into a mystery over 400 years old.
Lucy Day is a 16th century dressmaker who finds herself under employ of the Grey family, specifically their eldest daughter the ill-fated Lady Jane Grey. The two develop a strong bond as the young Jane becomes horribly entangled in the dangerous plots of her advantageous family. At the center of this is a beautiful ring that ultimately teaches both Janes a very important lesson.
This is a story of figuring out oneself and finding a voice to make one’s own decisions, no matter how difficult they might be. The stories of both Janes interweave with the help of one very precious ring. I found the book absolutely stunning and I easily devoured it in two evenings. Normally I am not one for modern fiction, but Susan Meissner was able to write such captivating characters I was drawn to both stories. Being a 20 year old girl its hard to empathize with a middle aged woman who’s marriage is crumbling, but the writing is so compelling I couldn’t help but feel a part of the story that unfolded between the pages. This is definitely a must read, even for those who are not fans of Christian literature. Susan Meissner creates a clean, enchanting story that incorporates God without becoming preachy. I will definitely be on the lookout for more of Susan’s books, especially if they’re just as wonderful as Lady in Waiting!
I was graciously given a copy of this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review, but was in no way compelled to write a positive review.
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