A Wild and Heavenly Place

De: Robin Oliveira

Narrado por: Angus King, Katy Townsend, Tavia Gilbert

How far would you go? How much would you risk?

Hailey MacIntyre seems conjured from the depths of Samuel Fiddes’s loneliness. Caring for his young sister in the tenements of Glasgow, Scotland, Samuel has known only hunger, while Hailey has never known want. Yet, when Samuel saves Hailey’s brother from a runaway carriage, their connection is undeniable.

Through secret meetings and stolen moments, their improbable love grows. But then the City of Glasgow Bank fails, and Hailey’s bankrupt father impulsively moves their family across the globe to Seattle, a city rumored to have coal in its hills and easy money for anyone willing to work for it.

Samuel is haunted by Hailey’s parting words: Remember, Washington Territory. Armed only with his wits, he determines to follow her, leaving behind everything he has ever known in search of Hailey and the chance of a better life for his sister. But the fledgling town barely cut out of the wilderness holds its own secrets and will test them all in ways unimaginable.

Poignant and lyrical, A Wild and Heavenly Place is an ode to the Pacific Northwest, to those courageous enough to chase the American Dream, and to a love so powerful it endures beyond distance, beyond hope.

Reseñas de la Crítica

An AARP Most Romantic Book of All Time Pick

"Tender and heartwarming... Oliveira paints vivid and detailed vignettes of a crudely developed Seattle."—The Seattle Times

“A love story with all the fear, bravery and challenges of forging a new life in a new place. It’s an American story of tenacity and triumph in a vibrant, new, wide-open country… perfect for the Pacific Northwest reader.” – Yakima Herald-Republic

“A vivid story of the grit and the glory of early Seattle…. An epic story of star-crossed lovers that spans continents and classes.” – Erica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent Keeper

“Pulls you in from the beginning and rewards you with an ending that is both triumphant and bittersweet.” – Melanie Benjamin, New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's Wife

“A fascinating history too seldom told. Robin Oliveira’s words have changed the way I see home, what came before, and what has been here all along.”—Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is

“[Oliveira] writes with such conviction and sensory detail that one cannot help but be transported into the world of these characters…the roughness of the place, and its wild beauty. This novel is as easy to slip into as a favorite sweater.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The book is part love story, part history of place, part geography, and all excellent…. [A] story of love, despair, jealousy, revenge, and hope in the lives of characters the reader won't soon forget.”—Elizabeth George, New York Times bestselling author of Something to Hide

“Oliveira vividly captures both the wonder and the struggle of forging a life in a world full of unknowns…. [H]ere’s a story to make you cheer for love’s tenacity.” –Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of Only the Beautiful

“Magnetic… Sweeps readers into the spectacular setting of the Washington Territory during the 1870s and 1880s… perfect for armchair travelers seeking an absorbing emotional escape.” – Booklist

Wonderful Story

Captivating story, likeable characters (for the most part!) and overall a wholesome read that soothes the soul. The narrators were also talented and not annoying.

Fantastic narration

This is a great story, but honestly, the narration makes the story so much better! I would absolutely recommend this story be listened to.

Sleepless in WA Territory

As a Seattle native, I was expecting more rich history. I was a bit disappointed as I absolutely love
this beautiful city I live in. However, it was an interesting story of immigrants moving from a far a way land due to hardship to start anew. The devastating way those who moved away makes me sad and brings raw emotions in me due to those who lose their home country. However, they can also lose friends (even lovers) along with family when they move especially in those days. . This is in itself is worthy of exploration as many people left their home lands for America. I am not a person who likes romantic novels so that part, although the center piece of the story was vital, it just did not keep my full interest. I realized that this book was a love story, but would have enjoyed it so much more if more details had surfaced of the lives of our most famous founders here in Seattle! Although, the author did name drop such names as Yesler who was the founder of Seattle! Thanks to the author for sharing also about our shared city. She too is from here & a RN like me. That was why I wanted to read it & for sure, this first time read has encouraged me to look into her other books.

Predictable, but enjoyable

If a couple falls in love in the first chapter, many twists and turns before a happy ending, are ro be expected. Historical setting made it interesting. The people of Seattle complained that they found the Scottish accent difficult. So did I. Dialpgue in relevant accent is fine, but a whole book!

Scotland!!

If you know me, you know I love a story with Scotland. And this book is no different! While only 1/3 of the book takes place there, I just knew I was going to love it.

I was very invested in the characters in this story and had to stay up past my bedtime to see how it was going to end.

“But Samuel always feared he wouldn’t have a true home, because to him, home was always going to be a girl named Hailey.” 😭