Close to His Heart

the long version

The longing of both and for a loving, like-minded spouse results in a romantic courtship. Serious misunderstandings shatter their marriage until Grace’s loss of memory offers an opportunity for renewal  — if they can forgive each other. "Pruner’s third novel is a superbly researched historical romance set in eighteenth century England, and a profound study of true love. Jane Austen fans who have wondered what Kitty Bennett’s life might have been like if she had had a grain of good sense and had fallen into the hands of an honourable man will love this story.”   – Donna F. Crow, Author  “The longing of both Grace Carstares and Lord Henry Buryhill for a loving, faith-minded spouse results in a romantic courtship. Serious misunderstandings shatter their marriage until Grace’s loss of memory offers an opportunity for renewal – if they can forgive each other.     “This story transports readers to a beautiful world of romance and leaves them with a sense of joyful hope.” – Kay Marshall Strom, Autho