Separated by a great distance in the 1890s, can a widower and a schoolteacher overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their love and commitment? John Feist unfolds a true-love story, old-fashioned letter style, in his historical romance novel, The Color of Rain. Handsome, well-respected local banker, now eligible bachelor, Frank Wilson is nothing less than a hot-ticket item with "the path to [his] home? a pilgrimage for unmarried women bearing casseroles." He's not interested in remarriage right away-except for Irene, a schoolteacher living two train connections away. A long-distance courtship commences. The lovers keep to weekly letter-writing since they barely have the chance to see each other, especially when trials and tribulations convolute their individual lives."Feist's rich writing style stitches historical details, providing a seamless flow from letters-writing to narrative sections that capture everyday life's realities amid unsettling times. A true-love historical romance that will have readers riveted to the page. Highly recommended!" -Chanticleer Reviews, five stars
