The Angel of Second Street (Enduring Hope #1) by Barbara Tifft Blakey

 

 
Ida Dempsey has grown up in a privileged life of luxury thanks to her aunt and uncle. Although Second Street—where women of ill repute ply their wares—is off limits to respectable citizens, her heart of compassion compels her to frequent the area, hoping to make a difference in their lives. Ida has also befriended Qui Shau, a Chinese woman who keeps house for her family, but friendships between the whites and Chinese are taboo in Eureka. Ida tries to keep secret her forbidden compassion, but someone is watching and will use it against her.
 
When Blaine Prescott meets Ida at a church picnic, his parents warn him away from any relationship with the young lady who has been seen on Second Street in the company of a Chinese woman. But how could such a kindhearted, lovely young woman be anything but good? But when riots break out in Chinatown and Ida disappears, Blaine will do anything to find out where and why she has gone.

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About The Author

Barbara Blakey is a freelance writer and the author of the award-winning literature-based language arts program Total Language Plus. Barbara is also a nationally recognized speaker, conducting workshops and seminars for Christian women's groups and homeschooling conventions for more than fifteen years. She lives in Olympia, Washington, with her husband, Terry.

My Review

 I almost gave up on this one, but continued to read and am glad I did.
This is the story of young love, and the love of the Lord, doing what you can to bring lost people into the fold.
I loved the author's notes at the end, they are extensive and give answers to some questions that I had.
This is a story that takes place in Eureka CA, and is about a group of people, that actually do a lot of work, but those in charge seem to want gone, and no matter, whom they are? Like cutting of the arm that feeds you, and some actually did that.
There are some facts that come to light, some quite a shock, and although one was answered and opened up new relationships, I have wondered how the father and son relationship went?
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Barbour, and was not required to give a positive review.