The Secret Bridge
by Amy Le Feuvre is published by LamplighterPublishing; a division of Lamplighter Ministries International. This book
is part of The Lamplighter Collection, a family collection of rare books from
the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Each edition
is printed in an attractive hard-bound collector’s format.
My children, ages 15, 14 and 11, are voracious readers, and
it has always been a challenge to find suitable reading material for them. I
have seen Lamplighter Publishing at homeschool conventions; but this is the
first time I have had the opportunity to read one of their books. After reading
The Secret Bridge, I discovered that Lamplighter Publishing provides
literature that encourages and teaches my children in the ways of the Lord. My
15 year old daughter read the book within three days and we both would
recommend this book for high school students thru adults.
Lamplighter Publishing publishes books of high quality with
an emphasis on character development, biblical insights, artistic design,
excellence, and skilled craftsmanship. Each book is strategically engaged by
building Christ-like character one story at a time. The Secret Bridge
encourages us to become more acquainted with Christ.
The book begins aboard ship on a sultry evening. Bridget
Channing and Godfrey Bullingham are fellow passengers traveling to England.
Godfrey takes notice to Bridget’s deep mourning and with an impulse that he did
not himself understand, he becomes acquainted with her. As they arrive in
England, they depart their ways. Bridget arrives at her uncle’s home only to
discover that he recently passed away from pneumonia and she is left alone. As
she gathers her thoughts outside, she meets again with Godfrey Bullingham. Her intelligent, practical mind can accept
neither pity nor charity. But time brings change.
Bridget boldly ventures into a marriage with a speedy
separation. As she awaits her husband’s return she resides at the Bullingham
Manor. Here she meets Mr. Jocelyn who encourages her to become acquainted with
Christ. His words were constantly recurring to her. This begins her study to
search the Scriptures.
Bridget’s father taught her carving, so it is no surprise
when she falls in love with the carved chimney piece and begins to carve a
copy. Visitors arrive and stand in awe at the striking similarities. She is
asked to give carving lessons. It is through these visits that she discovers
the family feud between the Bullingham and Fitzroy families.
Mrs. Fitzroy walks with Bridget out of the drawing-room into
the great square hall, which was hung with family portraits. Here she stands in awe of picture of a young
girl in white muslin and broad velvet hat. Bridget was never allowed to talk of
her mother and she knew very little about her. After Mrs. Fitzroy takes notice
to her Irish name and Irish eyes, Bridget returns to Bullingham Manor in search
to know more about her mother.
Bridget reads a faded letter in her mother’s handwriting.
She puts the letter aside and then opens a secret drawer in the secretaire. Her
father had put some of her mother’s jewelry away in a sealed packet. After a
minute of hesitation, she opens it, to discover a locket with the faces of
General and Mrs. Fitzroy. Locking up the
secretaire, she runs out on her beloved terrace. How will her husband and
family respond to this discovery? You will have to read the book!
As Bridget awaits her husband’s return, her quest to know
God takes front and center as she wrestles with life and uncovers the mysteries
surrounding her. The Secret Bridge encourages us to become more
acquainted with Christ, waiting for Him as a bride awaits her bridegroom, and
falling more in love as we read His letters and eagerly anticipate His coming!
This book investment is not merely for a one-time read – it
is a legacy that will be handed down for generations to come. Building a
collection of character-building literature is one way you can make a lasting
difference in the lives of your children, and your children’s children. Build
your collection today and reap the benefits for generations to come.
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