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    The Sea Keeper's Daughter
    The Sea Keeper's Daughter
    The Sea Keeper's Daughter
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    The Sea Keeper's Daughter

    Written by Lisa Wingate

    Narrated by Kate Forbes

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    From the #1 New York Times author of Before We Were Yours.

    From modern-day Roanoke Island to the sweeping backdrop of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and Roosevelt’s WPA folklore writers, past and present intertwine to create an unexpected destiny.

    Restaurant owner Whitney Monroe is desperate to save her business from a hostile takeover. The inheritance of a decaying Gilded Age hotel on North Carolina’s Outer Banks may provide just the ray of hope she needs. But things at the Excelsior are more complicated than they seem. Whitney’s estranged
    stepfather is entrenched on the third floor, and the downstairs tenants are determined to save the historic building. Searching through years of stored family heirlooms may be Whitney’s only hope of quick cash, but will the discovery of an old necklace and a Depression-era love story change everything?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateSep 8, 2015
    ISBN9781501904325
    The Sea Keeper's Daughter
    Author

    Lisa Wingate

    Lisa Wingate is an award-winning journalist, a magazine columnist, a popular inspirational speaker, and a national bestselling author of nineteen books. Her works have been featured by the Readers Club of America, AOL Book Picks, Doubleday Book Club, the Literary Guild, and American Profiles, and they have received numerous awards. She resides with her family in Texas.

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    • 5/5
      I now cannot learn enough about the Melungeons! I love this book and the one before it. She is such a talented storyteller.
    • 5/5
      I enjoyed this book só much. Thank you to the author and narrator.
    • 5/5
      I didn't want to stop listening to this audiobook. This story line was so interesting.
    • 5/5
      I love Lisa Wingate’s books. This was my favorite to date.
    • 4/5
      I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did in the end. I initially struggled to connect with the narrator, who approaches her eventual inheritance of a historic building and its contents as a way to raise money for her struggling business. The discovery of letters from a long-gone ancestor and a few objects of mysterious origin mark the beginning of a journey to uncover past secrets and help her to make stronger connections with her hometown and remaining family. There was more to this story than I initially realized and I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Overall, this was good read and definitely one for fans of dual-time novels.
    • 4/5
      4.5 stars

      The Sea Keeper's Daughters by Lisa Wingate is a beautiful journey of self-discovery and healing for lead protagonist Whitney Monroe. This third installment in the delightful Carolina Chronicles can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend all of the books in the series.

      Desperately trying to save the restaurant she co-owns with her cousin, Whitney's life is further complicated after her stepfather, Clyde Fransczyk, falls and she is forced to confront the complicated past she has ignored since her mother's death. Traveling to the Outer Banks to take care of her stepfather and the Excelsior, her family's historic waterfront hotel, Whitney uncovers startling information about her family's history that provides surprising insight into herself, her grandmother and her strained relationship with her stepfather. She also learns new information about her mother and her late in life marriage to Clyde that makes it very difficult to for her to go through with her plans to convince him to move into assisted living so she can sell the family hotel to an overzealous developer. Before Whitney can decide what she is going to do, the situation with the restaurants takes a dark turn and she is torn between preserving her family's legacy and her duty to her loyal employees.

      For the first time in her life, Whitney is on the verge of failure and with so many people counting on her, she is stubbornly fighting to keep the second restaurant from closing down. Her tenacity is admirable but her reasons for refusing to concede defeat are wrapped up in her guilt over making an impetuous business decision that could destroy what she and her cousin have worked so hard to create. This stubbornness extends to her attitude towards Clyde and it is incredibly frustrating watching Whitney refuse to consider other options for his care. She also seems incredibly short-sighted about her decision to continue the battle to keep the second restaurant afloat. She is so certain that she knows what is right that she remains on her chosen path long after she should have explored other options. Overall, Whitney is a likable but exasperating character who lets her fears and inability to trust prevent her from moving forward until she is forced to by outside influences.

      Through a series of newly discovered letters written by her grandmother's twin sister, Alice, Whitney learns intriguing information about the 1930's Federal Writer's Project. As one of the Project writers, Alice traveled to distant areas throughout Appalachia where she interviewed and gathered oral histories from as many people as possible for the program. This peek into a long forgotten piece of American history is incredibly fascinating but it also provides Whitney with a different viewpoint of her grandmother and how those long ago events shaped her into the woman she came to know. She also sees how her mother's past experiences influenced her decisions later in life and this new perspective helps Whitney make peace with her loss.

      The Sea Keeper's Daughters by Lisa Wingate is an incredibly well-written and compelling novel of redemption. It is a marvelous tale that weaves fact and fiction into an enthralling story of love and healing that I highly recommend to old and new fans of the Carolina Chronicles.
    • 5/5
      I give it a 4 1/2 stars because there were questions that was left unanswered. Otherwise, great story.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book. The ending actually surprised me.
    • 4/5
      This story starts out with a difficult disaster - which appears to be a full-blown plot of a restaurant hostile takeover by a malefactor who tries to drive away the restaurant managers. The restaurant is named Bella Tazza II, a 2nd restaurant venture Whitney had started after her monumental success at the Bella Tazza I restaurant. She had learned restaurant management well, and was very savvy after gleaning important business tips about running the business from her corporate restaurant job. The first scenes of the novel are full of tense moments as Denise and Whitney, first cousins, are trying to evade a townie who wants to scare them away from Bella Tazza II. From that point in the story, the two restaurants and the tough condition of the economy, coupled with the responsibilities of caring for an aging stepfather, start to wear on Whitney and bring her energetic and impressivepowers of will to a huge test. She plans and struggles to set things right, but reaches a point where the upside does not appear visible any longer. A kind of cathartic release happens when it looks like things are improving too slowly to allow her to help her cousin fund the Bella Tazza I eatery, and she starts to trust in the providence that is shown in the artifacts of her inheritance from her mother's estate. To the rescue comes a set of letters which open the door to Whitney regaining perspective on her trials and the trials of her forbearers. Once again, Lisa Wingate, lets Whitney, her main character, find her way among supportive people who want to hear and marvel at the impressive story she has discovered in some early 20th Century letters. How those words end up in a museum that finds them invaluable, that is the glimmering, lighter side of the hard work and trials Whitney faces until things get sorted out.I think you'll be happy to notice that the ending finally does yield up the big, happy, and revealing tale of how the generations were raised into carrying out their missions in a by-gone era.
    • 5/5
      Whitney Monroe is trying desperately to save her restaurants from a hostile takeover. In the midst of her struggles, she is called away to deal with an inheritance of decaying hotel – one in which her estranged stepfather is firmly entrenched. In the midst of dealing with her stepfather’s deteriorating health, the crumbling hotel, and the restaurants in trouble, Whitney stumbles on a secret about a relative she didn’t know she had, a secret from the 1930’s that has far reaching impact on Whitney and her future. Lisa Wingate has written a sweeping story of past and present with an intricate plot and engaging characters. Both stories – past and present – are equally intriguing, an accomplishment in itself. There is a bit of a mystery and the hint of a romance without either overpowering the other to keep readers of both genres happy and entertained. This well-written tale is further enhanced by the performance of the narrator, Kate Forbes, in this audio version.
    • 5/5
      Well, I perplexed as to how I read the last two books of a series and skipped the first, The Prayer Box, but so excited that I ordered it right away and can't wait for it to get here to read. So, if you are reading this review and realize it's a series you haven't read, it won't spoil anything, but I would read them in order. Lisa Wingate is a fine writer and I really do feel like I can imagine the hotel in its glory days in the Outerbanks. The back story of the woman writing for the Federal Writers is so interesting, and I had read of them before in some other book. YAY
    • 5/5
      Title: The Sea Keeper’s Daughters (A Carolina Heirloom Novel)Author: Lisa WingatePages: 448Year: 2015Publisher: TyndaleMy rating is 5+ stars.The Seakeeper’s Daughter is a finely tuned tale that mixes mystery, history, faith and mankind’s propensity for prejudice. The story flashback takes readers into the stock market crash impact upon family members and those who chose a way to deal with the hopelessness they felt deeply. There is also a woman, Whitney Moore, who owns a restaurant in Michigan. She travels south to care for her stepfather, who is at odds with her and begins deciding what to do with her grandmother’s inheritance.While that sounds easy to make decisions about “stuff”, it is in going through all that is left behind and uncovering a secret long buried. Additionally, Whitney has issues in Michigan regarding her restaurants and feels pushed to sell the land along with an ancient hotel by a man who cares nothing for preserving historic sites.Lisa Wingate has crafted a very compelling story of humanity that reveals both the good and the evil that people can do to others by accident or on purpose. Whitney is also dealing with her own insecurities since her father committed suicide. However, her character isn’t the only one who makes decisions based on experiences as audiences will soon discover.Frankly, I was immersed in the book for hours as the further I went into the story the more my heart was touched. Learning about the Depression’s far-reaching affects into how people viewed others if they weren’t Caucasian and some viewed those as taking jobs away from white people. Such an eye-opening tale based on the stories and pictures that show us much and in a way shames us too.Then, the final theme of legacy not just the material objects but more importantly being honest about family bloodlines, faith and revealing what is most important of all which is mankind. How will we be remembered for how we have treated others or not taken care of other people? I hope and pray the legacy I leave behind is one of faith and one which values people more than things!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
    • 5/5
      This was a fantastic story. It has been one of my favorite books by Lisa Wingate. She blended the past and present in this book wonderfully. This was a great story that had a little mystery and a bit of romance. I really loved Whitney and all the characters that she interacts with. Will Whitney be able to save her restaurant or will she lose everything in her life? I received this book from Tyndale Blog Network for a fair and honest opinion.
    • 5/5
      Have you ever been so successful at your job, that you decide to branch out? Whitney Monroe is just that person. She has decided with the help of her cousin, that they should venture out and open another restaurant. They are excited and begin to make plans for the new place. Not everyone is happy about their new restaurant though. Some of the local business owners can't handle competition and devise a scheme to sabotage them. They hit dead ends with building codes and other things that could prevent the place from passing inspection. Seems somebody is jealous of their success. While Whitney is fighting inspections and total chaos she gets a call about her stepfather. Why are they calling her about him? They have never been very close and she has little to do with his kids. The caller explains that her stepfather fell in the bathroom and had been laying on the floor for four long days. That seems very sad to hear that someone you know, has been helpless for a long period of time. Whitney makes a decision to travel to the hotel in Maneto, North Carolina to go through her grandmothers belongings. While she is there she can check on her stepfather since he lives in the building . This is not going to be a pleasant trip and old feelings start to surface for Whitney. What secrets will Whitney uncover? Will she be welcomed there without any problems? Whitney begins a trip down memory lane as she is going through old papers and soon discovers secrets that are troublesome. How is it possible that her mother and stepfather knew each other before her dad was in the picture? Something doesn't add up and she wants answers. A project that Roosevelt's Federal Workers Program had in the 1930s somehow have ties to her grandmothers story. What has Whitney stumbled into? This is Lisa Wingate at her best as she perfectly delivers two stories at the same time and tie them together like a pristine bow. The history in the story is very detailed and is brought to the present to make a story that gives you mystery and action. The author has given us two characters from the past that will have an impact on Whitney's life. What secrets do they hold? Is there danger for Whitney? Will history change her family dynamics? I look forward to reading books from Lisa Wingste because I know she will sweep me on a journey with details and twists that make the story so intriguing and hard to put down. This is another master story teller at the top of her game . I received a copy of this book from The BookClub Network for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      I did not realize this was a book in a series. It does not matter. It is a book that stands on it's own merits very well. The story is well written and flows along smoothly. The editing was well done. The characters were well developed and believable. The story was part love story, part mystery and kept my attention throughout. If you want a synopsis of the story, read the cover. I do not like to give away anything in my review. This is a Christian book, but not by much. The two of the main characters claim to believe in God but the story doesn't show it much. It is a nice, clean book, not heavy on religion. I was given this book in exchange for my honest review. I highly recommend this book.
    • 5/5
      When choosing a book for my book clubs, I look for a strong story line that encourages discussion, well-developed and complex characters that are easy to relate to, and a writing style that enhances the reading experience. Lisa Wingate has long been a favorite of By The Book, so it wasn’t a tough decision to pick her latest novel, The Sea Keeper’s Daughters. When we got the chance to host a visit with Lisa, that sealed the deal! Both of my book clubs are discussing it this month. Have you had a chance to read it yet? Let us know your thoughts.Restaurant owner Whitney Benoit is in the struggle of her career trying to hold on to her dreams and provide for her partner and employees. The last thing she needs is to travel to the Outer Banks to check on her estranged step-father Clyde. But the chance of finally settling family concerns and shoring up her finances prompts the trip. What she finds is a personal history shrouded in legends and secrets, and a chance to stop running away and face her challenges.The Sea Keeper’s Daughters is a complex novel with two story lines — one set in the Appalachian mountains during the Depression and the other set on modern day Roanoke Island in North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Both settings come to life through Lisa’s vivid descriptions. A dedication to thorough research is also evident as she explores the work of the Federal Writer’s Program, the culture of the mountains during the 1930s and the truth and legends surrounding the Melungeon people group. I found all the characters interesting, but Whitney is by far my favorite. Lisa takes her through emotional highs and lows and brings her out stronger emotionally and spiritually. Most of the story is told through Whitney’s first person perspective, however, the historical aspects are recounted through newly discovered letters from Alice, a great-aunt Whitney knew nothing about. The use of this device allowed the characters and the readers to place themselves into Alice’s story — I loved that! The twists and turns of Alice and Whitney’s lives, and the intersection of both stories kept me turning the pages. There is much to discuss in The Sea Keeper’s Daughters — relationships, security-issues, God’s plans versus ours — and I anticipate some great conversations with both my book clubs.The Sea Keeper’s Daughters is part of Lisa’s Carolina Heirlooms series, but can be read as a standalone novel. However, I found the characters and story lines from the previous books that are subtly woven throughout added greatly to my reading experience. Just go ahead and get the other books. You know want to!Highly Recommended.Audience: adultsGreat for Book Clubs.
    • 4/5
      This book was provided to me by Net Galley for an honest review. The Sea Keeper's Daughter is book three in the Carolina series but can be read as a stand alone. It's a novel about Whitney, who is about to lose her restaurant until she is called back to the Outer Banks to the hotel that her grandmother used to own. When cleaning out piles of old junk, Whitney finds letters from her grandmothers sister (who she had never heard talked about) and there is where the mystery starts. Can Whitney use the hotel in NC to help her other restaurant stay afloat? Can she solve the mystery of her great aunt who worked on the Federal Writers Folklore Project? Can she find love? All these questions are answered in this book. I found the book to be a bit too long plus, I didn't really like Whitney much. But the parts of the book about the folklore project were very interesting and informative. I think I need to go back and read the previous two books for a better understanding of this one.
    • 4/5
      A special thank you to Tyndale and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Set in idyllic coastal North Carolina’s Outer Banks, master storyteller, Lisa Wingate brings her captivating, beautiful Carolina Series, full circle with #3, THE SEA KEEPER’S DAUGHTERS – a multi-generational journey, from past to present – of history, family, and renewal.As the book opens Whitney is struggling with her restaurant, fighting local politics, codes, and all sorts of things to stall her progress. She needs money. She also needs to protect the others she has involved. She receives a call regarding her stepfather, Clyde from the Outer Banks. He is in the hospital, after falling and being trapped for four days. She feels she is safe enough returning home. There is a back story here, how he waived the will in their faces. It is time to go back, as her mom had begged her to go through her grandmother’s things years earlier. He is selfish, possessive, and mean. When her mother died, she left Whitney the hotel, with stipulations her husband could remain living here.What will she do, go back and find heirlooms? What will she find? Sell them and put the money into her restaurant? What will she do with Clyde? Her family came from money and Whitney still has things left to her, if she can get through Clyde. What if he has sold everything? She hopes he will move into a nursing home or with his son. She has to keep a business head, and not be sentimental. The hotel Excelsior, an old grand hotel—a place which holds her grandmother’s treasures from an era of wealth. From Michigan to the coast of North Carolina – seventeen hours away. She decides she will go and Denise says she will hold down the fort, but warns her to be careful, as she has no idea what she will be walking into. Why would Clyde want to remain here? Her mother would be upset at the poor condition, she finds. She has to keep a business head, and not be sentimental. Memories start flooding back, upon return. If she knew when the end was coming, things said or done, would have been different with her mother. As she goes through her family history, she discovers letters, secrets, a gripping dark family mystery, and a necklace as well as other heirlooms. Treasures of the past, things which could change her future. What a journey! So sad to see the series end, as having read all the books, you becomes invested in the characters, their lives, and their dreams. Lisa writes beautifully, a storyteller which transports you in time and place---bridging the gap between past and present, with treasures, memories and heartwarming tales. From contemporary to historic-- and everything in between, for a remarkable story; an addictive series, keeping you coming back for the next. Lisa uses flawed characters, circumstances, and struggles to make their lives stronger, richer, and fuller. Inspiring—one of compassion, faith, forgiveness, and empowerment!Highly recommend this entire series. You cannot stop with one. Start from the first, and read them all (do not miss any of the novellas in between). Assured to warm your heart and soul with lots of quotes to keep you bookmarking throughout. Rich in history, charm, and character!Nothing better than old historic hotels (as enjoy working with them as a consultant), reminiscent of exciting and turbulent eras; always fascinating stories from prior owners, the property, as well as guests. A North Carolina native, I always enjoy revisiting familiar places and landmarks.
    • 3/5
      I just finished reading The Sea Keeper’s Daughters by Lisa Wingate. Whitney Monroe is co-owner of La Tazza restaurant. She recently purchased an old mill (and did not research the town prior to purchase) to open a second location. Unfortunately, Tagg Harper and his cronies are doing everything in his power to stop her from opening the new restaurant (he has the local people in his back pockets). Whitney and her partner, Denise are about to lose everything they have worked for over the last few years. Whitney refuses to back off from the new location. When her mother passed away, Whitney inherited The Excelsior hotel in Manteo (which is in the Outer Banks of North Carolina). Her step-father, Clyde Franczyk has the right to live in the hotel until his death, and he is firmly entrenched on the third floor (he is cranky). Whitney received a call that Clyde is ill and had to go to the hospital. Whitney is hoping to find something of value in the hotel to sell to help her keep her restaurants (search while he is away). Whitney finds old letters addressed to her grandmother, Ziltha Ruby Benoit from her twin sister, Alice Loring. Whitney did not know her grandmother had a twin sister. Alice was a part of the Federal Writers Project regarding stories of people and their histories. Whitney finds the letters fascinating. Clyde, who has returned from the hospital, also gets involved in the project (the letters are in pieces). While looking in an old captain’s desk, she discovers some beautiful jewelry and scrimshaw. Can they help her save the hotel? But, at the same time, Whitney will be sacrificing her family history. Mark Strahan owns The Rip Shack which is housed on the first floor of Whitney’s building. Mark does not Whitney to sell the building to the developer, Casey Turner. Mr. Turner will demolish the beautiful and historical building. Mark would also like to start a special youth program on the second floor of the hotel. Can Whitney find a way to save her restaurants while keeping the building and preserving her family history? What did Alice Loring discover during her travels?I found The Sea Keeper’s Daughters to a very long book. I really enjoyed the history part of the book (it was fascinating). I found Whitney to be stubborn, frustrating, and ridiculous (who hangs on to a restaurant when it will bankrupt you and your family). I was so glad when I finished this book. There are pages of Whitney’s rambling thoughts (you can really just skip over these pages as they do not enhance the book in any way). What Whitney uncovered about her family history was expected, but I found it (the actual history) fascinating. I give The Sea Keeper’s Daughters 3 out of 5 stars. I think this book just needed more polish. I received a complimentary copy of The Sea Keeper’s Daughters from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The review and opinions expressed are my own.
    • 5/5
      The Sea Keeper’s Daughters is a beautifully written, expertly layered story of mystery, history, and the family dynamics of multiple generations. Lisa Wingate creates captivating characters and heart penetrating emotion, showcasing the unrelenting strength of the human soul. “…sometimes the hardest things in life become the building blocks of the greatest achievements.” ~Quote from the bookWhitney Monroe desperately wants save her restaurant, and her inheritance in North Carolina might be her only hope. Things aren’t so easily tied up though. There are too many things, and people, who keep tripping up her plans. While digging through family heirlooms she finds old letters that give glimpses into the past, and can drastically change the course of her future, and those around her.“If Satan has toeholds that allow him to claw and climb from the underworld to this one, they lie in our failure to see ourselves in others.” ~Quote from the bookI’ve read the entire Carolina Chronicles series and am so sad it has to end with The Sea Keeper’s Daughters! I will miss the many characters, their stories, and their hearts. My eyes have been opened to the history of the Outer Banks, the mysterious Melungeons, The Federal Writers, and so much more. This book has such an interesting cast of characters—flawed, diverse, and relatable. I cared about what happened to each and every one of them. And like I said, I’m sad that their stories have come to an end. “Every once in a while, you hit a minute in your life when you know the Almighty is standin’ right over your shoulder, and he’s expectin’ you to be true to yourself—to the moral fiber you got inside. And if you don’t stand up for that, you’re gonna be less of yourself tomorrow than you was today.” ~Quote from the bookA thought that came to my mind numerous times as I read this book, is how grateful I am that God puts obstacles, people, circumstances, etc., in our paths with purpose.5 Great Big Stars!Cover: LoveTitle: LovePublisher: Tyndale House PublishersPages: 448Pace: Steady/FastFirst Lines: Perhaps denial is the mind’s way of protecting the heart from a sucker punch it can’t handle. Or maybe it’s simpler than that. Maybe denial in the face of overwhelming evidence is a byproduct of stubbornness.I received a Review Copy from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review and the options I have expressed are my own.
    • 5/5
      The Sea Keeper's Daughter by Lisa WingateWhitney and her cousin run 2 restaurants but one is failing and has met with disapproval at every turn. She hopes there is still some hope to get them out of debt and to make a go of both, but in the meantime the second one remains closed.She then gets notified her step father, Clyde is in the hospital off the coast of NC and she decides to go there to help with his estate and try to get his kids to care for him...Love the mystique of the sea captains, their ships that have wrecked on the coast and the wild horses...Love hearing of all the treasures in her parents house, so precious! Fascinating to learn about the FWP, never knew of it.Story inside of this other story are the letters from her grandmother's twin sister who she had no idea even existed. Loved hearing of the FWP and the places it took her and her daughter in the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.Facts about the sea turtles and how they are hatched are welcome new to me, information. Like references to Sandy's Seashell Shop and the story keepers saga.She does have a decision to make about the property and she also has choices. Love how the stories are all connected.I received this book from Tyndale via Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review.