Candle in the Darkness

By: Lynn Austin

Narrated by: Christina Moore

Length: 15 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

Winner of the 2001 Christy Award, Lynn Austin captures the turmoil of the Civil War in this stirring novel. From vast plantations to the cramped closets of the Underground Railroad, it follows one young woman's inspiring journey of risk and sacrifice.

Caroline Fletcher, the daughter of a wealthy family in Richmond, has never questioned her father's right to own slaves. But after a lengthy visit to her uncle's home in Boston, she learns of the abolitionist movement. Now, knowing that slavery is against God's will, she must risk betraying the people she loves to obey her convictions.

Compelling characters and the searing conflicts between North and South create a vivid canvas for Caroline's struggle to make the right decisions. Through Christina Moore's hearfelt narration, Candle in the Darkness burns even brighter.

©2002 Lynn Austin (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"A thoroughly engrossing and exciting tale that will appeal to fans of...historical romances." (Library Journal)

LOVED IT!

What did you love best about Candle in the Darkness?

A Christian novel really well written and developed. Great story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Loved them all except her father-

Have you listened to any of Christina Moore’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No but I will!

If you could rename Candle in the Darkness, what would you call it?

Such a Time as This

Any additional comments?

I'm a huge Davina Porter fan-I've probably listened to her voice over 300 hours. Christina Moore is right up there with her. I will listen to all of her narrations!

GOOD BOOK

What made the experience of listening to Candle in the Darkness the most enjoyable?

I love the trilogy - This book was good but not great like parts 1 & 2

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I love the trilogy - This book was good but not great like parts 1 & 2

What does Christina Moore bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I love the trilogy - This book was good but not great like parts 1 & 2

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I love the trilogy - This book was good but not great like parts 1 & 2

Any additional comments?

I love the trilogy - This book was good but not great like parts 1 & 2

Great book!

Great book! It brought me back in time and I loved how God worked throughout the story to free the slaves!

loved every minute

The work of these book instantly took me to a different era a time at onve felt so simple yet we loose all the pain that surrounding it when we fail to see it all. the voices were perfectly fitting as each person entered I was completely lost on the story.

Really Enjoyed this Book!

What did you love best about Candle in the Darkness?

I did not want to put it down. It gave me a understanding of the civil war that I did not understand before...and didn't know that I even wanted to understand more. I am grateful.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Eli! His unwavering love for God. His beautiful, consistent testimony!

What about Christina Moore’s performance did you like?

LOVELY! I stopped hearing her voice and just saw the characters! beautiful job!

Any additional comments?

Great Book! GET IT!

Must Read

This is a must read book. The book is read beautifully distinguishing between characters. Awesome...I can listen to this book over and over and over again😊

exceptional read

I enjoyed every minute of this book. The characters were well developed. The historical context was believable, and I was able to walk on Caroline's shoes for a while.

I love historical fiction.

Lynn Austin is a great story teller. great story about true beliefs and conviction and love and forgiveness.

another great one from Lynn Austin

Lynn Austin keeps you intrigued and interested from the first page to the last. great story!

Makes you think

What do you do when you believe slavery is morally wrong but to help the slaves you know to be free, you must turn traitor on your own country. I’m not sure what I would do in that situation. Knowing how much of the solution to a problem is my responsibility and how much is God’s responsibility is not always easy to discern.