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Published: March 11, 2009
Words: 206158 (approximate)
Language: English
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Amy tries desperately hard to be a good wife and mother. She puts her whole heart into doing the best she can. But will her best ever be good enough for this man? "Mud and Gold" is the second book in the three-volume "Promises to Keep". It follows directly on from Book One, "Sentence of Marriage".Adult-content rating:
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Review by:
Eve76645
on Feb. 02, 2012 :
II have finished all three of this series and loved each on of them. I woul recommend to anyone who lubes historical fiction. Very well written. Hope moe are coming from tShayne Parkinson. WONDERFUL BOOK!!!
Thank you. Evelyn Peacock. Feb.2,2012
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Lynelle Clark
on Jan. 25, 2012 :
I just finished the three follow ups on Sentence of Marriage, the live of Amy and Lizzie gripping. I have cried and laughed with each character and loved Frank and Dave.
Sarah is impressive a woman who knew what she wants and goes for it, she is a wonderful daughter to Amy. Beth in her own right is a strong woman understanding David and helps him to cope with the struggles within. her patience and love for him endearing and truthful.
Hope this is not where the stories ends.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
esther chiddix
on Jan. 20, 2012 :
(no rating)
Loved the series. Amy's character very intrigueing, hard to believe that one could and would put up with that abuse and turn the other cheek.
****
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
tina ailenei
on Jan. 19, 2012 :
(no rating)
I just finished reading all three books from the series and I really enjoyed all of them very much.I WOULD RECOMAND IT TO EVERYBODY.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Archelle Baker
on Jan. 18, 2012 :
I am addicted to this series! Wonderful characters, story, and setting. Can't wait to read the third one.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
tinaed
on Jan. 12, 2012 :
I am absolutely loving this series. Very interesting and captivating and VERY hard to put down!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Karen Dickinson
on Jan. 08, 2012 :
I found this series highly entertaining and captivating. Would recommend it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Gina Schwartz
on Jan. 05, 2012 :
I am really loving this series. Can't wait to read more about Amy.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
GEORGE AARO
on Dec. 31, 2011 :
A realy great series. HARD to put down.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Bonnie Hill
on Dec. 29, 2011 :
(no rating)
GREAT READS I am starting the series again
I have recemonded your books to a of ny ereader friends
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Kathleen Baron
on Dec. 17, 2011 :
I enjoyed this book immensely. Set in Victorian New Zealand, it's a great peek into history.
As for the format, I had no problem downloading from Smashwords to my Kindle or my laptop (Kindle app), but was unable to download it to my iTouch. A small price to pay for a fascinating book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
bjbook
on Nov. 26, 2011 :
Engaging story and characters. Enjoyed!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
carol harris
on Nov. 17, 2011 :
(no rating)
i wish ihad not bought these books from this site. i cannot get them to download to my kindle. just wasted money and i can't afford this. carol harris
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
cross7756
on Nov. 11, 2011 :
On my second read through. This series is captivating and entertaining. A very well written page turner. I would recommend it to anyone from the casual reader, to the dedicated.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Lena
on Nov. 04, 2011 :
loved all three books. Have told family and friends about them. worth every penny. the books keep me busy and interested just HAD. to read until I was done. worth every penny. looking forward to more books of the same era
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Lena
on Nov. 04, 2011 :
(no rating)
loved all three books. Have told family and friends about them. worth every penny. the books keep me busy and interested just HAD. to read until I was done. worth every penny. looking forward to more books of the same era
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
megan owens
on Oct. 28, 2011 :
I loved all of these books. I stayed up late so many nights trying to finish them. It was well worth it. I hope to see another book about amy soon.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jan
on Oct. 20, 2011 :
Very good stories. Once started hard to put down.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
bonbonma
on Oct. 04, 2011 :
Fantastic!!!!! Love this series.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Nancy West
on Sep. 28, 2011 :
(no rating)
This book and the following ones are some of the best books I have read. They not only entertain but give an insight of the lives which women of that time lived.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Judy Palmateer
on Sep. 19, 2011 :
This series of books is the best I have read in a long time. Everyone should read these four books.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Traci Bianco
on Sep. 04, 2011 :
Love this series. They are all fantastic books.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Doris Holmes
on Aug. 30, 2011 :
I am happy to report that this book in the series continues to uphold the standard of the first book. It holds the interest just as the first and I am looking forward to the next. Definitely a must to read after book 1.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
pj
on Aug. 27, 2011 :
This series is absolutely the best.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
linda k murphy
on Aug. 22, 2011 :
Exellenent! Enjoyed the whole series.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
JS E
on Aug. 12, 2011 :
The author has a gift of getting in the character's heads and you instantly relate to them. Even if you haven't been through their experiences, your imagination takes over and you cheer for their triumphs and cry with their losses.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
lascjs
on Aug. 11, 2011 :
(no rating)
Enjoyed the whole series! I recommend it.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
queenofsheba50
on Aug. 09, 2011 :
Review by: queenofsheba50 on Aug. 09, 2011 : (Remove)
I read this entire series and love it!!! Ms Parkinson draws you in from the very 1st book. A must read series.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
idealsoul
on Aug. 08, 2011 :
a+++
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
MadameD
on July 25, 2011 :
Beautiful story, read all four!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Karen de Pedro
on July 22, 2011 :
Great series. Good writer, period story. I got hooked by the first book and had to gat the others. A very deep and good told story. Hope you like it as much as I did.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Steve Wilson
on July 17, 2011 :
Great series, interesting and well written.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
philippayfrancis
on July 15, 2011 :
Excellent. This series is a great discovery. Definitely worth the price.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
evrythingszen
on July 05, 2011 :
I LOVED this series. From the very first one, I was hooked. If you are going to read one, you need to read them all.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Kim Leland
on July 03, 2011 :
fabulous. I only regret that there isn't more!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Lauren Devine
on June 26, 2011 :
"Mud and Gold", being the second book in the series, picks up from the first book "Sentence of Marriage". The story follows Amy's challenges as she tries to navigate married life.
I would love to take more time to write this book the review it deserves. Parkinson's writing style is simple, elegant and yet able to transport the reader directly into the minds of the people who populate the story. You feel the swells of happiness and the crushing despairs. His descriptions often touch on all senses- smells, sounds, sights, textures- without overwhelming the reader with unnecessary detail. The pacing is good: he's not afraid to follow Amy in her daily life for a few days and then allow time to pass so that subsequent events don't feel forced.
Definitely recommended. I hope there's more from this author in the future.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
MArti Wangen
on June 20, 2011 :
Thoroughly enjoyable and an excellent read
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Claire Williams
on May 16, 2011 :
(no rating)
This story broke my heart, Amy is now a friend of mine. I cheered her triumphs and nearly wept at her failures.
Shayne writes such a lovely tale of a long ago time, it has actually changed the way I speak at times.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
teenee60
on April 20, 2011 :
(no rating)
i enjoyed from start to finish,what a good read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Joan Peart
on April 11, 2011 :
(no rating)
Thoroughly enjoyed Mud and Gold as much as the first book.
So glad I bought the next two books in the series!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Mcang
on April 08, 2011 :
Another thoroughly enjoyable read, if you like this genre then you will love this series.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Mirela Cris
on April 07, 2011 :
Just finished Mud and gold and of course it was just great and good as the first one even if i was suffiring next to Amy when she was so abused.
Great work!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Carolyn Simone
on March 31, 2011 :
Great book
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Nancy Edwards
on March 23, 2011 :
This series is absolutely wonderful! I wish there were 10 more !
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Serunlla
on March 15, 2011 :
I really enjoyed all three books written by Shayne Parkinson, Would highly recommend . A great read!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Linda Wolfenberg
on March 03, 2011 :
Really enjoyed these books. I agree that they are very well written and hard to put down.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Brian S. Pratt/DiddaEinars
on Feb. 26, 2011 :
I agree with other reviewers. All four books in the series of Shayne Parkinson are excellent. They are well written and exciting.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
J Brown
on Feb. 26, 2011 :
Excellent, well written. I felt like I was actually there watching the events unfold as they were happening. I could actually feel the emotions of the characters. Looking for an escape back in time this is a book that will take you there.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Heidi Griffith
on Feb. 24, 2011 :
A great read, even better that it is a trilogy!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
debra johnson
on Feb. 22, 2011 :
Even before finishing "Sentance of Marriage" O knew I had to have the other books in this series. Excellent writing, captivating characters. This is Historical Fiction at it's best. I will ready anything this author has written.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jeanne
on Feb. 20, 2011 :
I just finished the first installment "Sentence of Marriage" and immediately purchased and downloaded this book to keep reading about Amy and the rest of the characters. I've just started the second book and do find that the abuse is hard to read about but I feel so connected to this character and want to keep reading in the hopes that life will get better for her someday...what can I say, I'm a sucker for happy (happier?) endings!
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Wendy West
on Feb. 08, 2011 :
I love this book. I've read the whole series and would love it if she wrote more books about these characters and their ongoing lives.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Janey Gray
on Feb. 02, 2011 :
An excellent read, I laughed, I cried and I could not put it down. Thank you!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Beth Knick
on Jan. 30, 2011 :
At times this book was very difficult to read because the abuse talked about hit a little too close to home, but I loved it just the same. As in the first book of the series - Sentence of Marriage - the author brings the characters to life in a way that makes me feel I know these people. Even though my e-reader has page numbers at the bottom of each page, I was so engrossed in the book that I was taken by surprise when it ended. Again I was thrilled to see that there is yet one more book in this series and ordered it the same day I finished this one. Thanks again, Shayne Parkinson, for another great read.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Monica Davis
on Jan. 29, 2011 :
I could not put this book down. Normally I am more a dark horror reader but I really loved this book. After reading the first in the series I had to read the next.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
lesley f
on Jan. 22, 2011 :
I love these books. Can't put them down sort of like a realistic Anne of Green Gables but with earthy strong characters.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
irishreader
on Jan. 21, 2011 :
(no rating)
I love this whole series. Wish it would not have ended....just a great read.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Janice Weaver
on Jan. 20, 2011 :
Another great book (2) Love it love it and I just love it. The story line is fantastic. I was upset with a few characters but hey that's what happens when a good book is written. I enjoyed it as much as the first one. Can't wait to read book (3)
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Carol Iafano
on Jan. 13, 2011 :
(no rating)
5 stars!!! I cannot say enough about his series. Truly spectacular, and worth re-reading again and again. Look out, Gone With The Wind, you have some serious competition!! My family is from New Zealeand, and it so wonderful to hear aout their lives in the 18th century. Jayne has done a fantastic job, and I have enjoyed every single page that has been written. Amy is a character that has been brought to life for me, as well as Lizzie, Jack, Suzzane, Charlie, Malcom, David and all the others. This book does not disappoint - wait until you read the last one - SETTLING THE ACCOUNT - you won't be able to put it down. I promise. I have recommended it to all my co-readers, but alas, it's not in print yet.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jem George
on Jan. 01, 2011 :
I was just as pleased with Mud and Gold as I was with Sentence of Marriage. I was totally drawn into Amy's life and found myself reading well into the early hours of the morning desperate to find out how the events of her life unfold. A very well spent few dollars to read on.. I have purchased the complete trilogy and am currently reading the third book. I have enjoyed them all equally.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Carol Newman Cronin
on Dec. 23, 2010 :
I gobbled down this entire series, but this one was the hardest of all because Amy's life was so hard. Even as I was wishing things would get better I was appreciating the writing that made me care so much. Well Done.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Toni Hauser
on Dec. 14, 2010 :
I am sad that I have read them all and there isn't another to read! LOVED LOVED LOVED them! Highly recommend! Thank you Shayne! Now I am going to have a cup of tea! :-)
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
swifty
on Nov. 30, 2010 :
This whole series is AWESOME! Bought each one as fast as I finished the one before! Thanks for this wonderful series!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jennifer Elsea
on Nov. 30, 2010 :
Excellent second book. I was rather surprised that I enjoyed this as much as I did. I usually find sequels to be less enjoyable than the first book. Not in this case!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Sheila Rios
on Nov. 12, 2010 :
(no rating)
Loved the book!! Can't put it down. Also read the first book in the series, now almost through with the second book,( Mud and Gold). You can be sure I will be getting the third book book in the series!!! This is a nice, American, gentle, and you don't have to worry about things getting to grusesome in the ( more delicate ways?)!! LOL!
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Suzanne Howarth
on Nov. 04, 2010 :
Fantastic read. Continuing to read the rest in the series at a very rapid pace. Hard to put down.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Sharon Mc Govern
on Oct. 26, 2010 :
Awesome read! NEXT! R. Sharon Mc Govern rsmquilts@aol.com
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Pam Castleman
on Sep. 23, 2010 :
Excellant reading. Leaves you wanting more.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Nancy Ferris
on Aug. 24, 2010 :
I couldn't read this one fast enough. Great story!!
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
barefootguru
on Aug. 20, 2010 :
This isn't my normal reading genre but I enjoyed (the free) Sentence of Marriage enough to buy the following two in the series. Good characters and particularly liked the historical NZ setting. Good on Shayne for making them DRM free, as I refuse to have my library locked into a particular device--no matter how much I enjoy Apple's wares!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
marloccc
on Aug. 16, 2010 :
I am so glad I found this series. It will be one of my all time favorites.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Tammy Keith
on Aug. 13, 2010 :
(no rating)
I feel so sorry for Amy. T
he trials Charlie puts her through.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Nancy Ferris
on Aug. 11, 2010 :
I enjoyed this series very much--tore through all the books in a very short time.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Flo Mielcarek
on July 26, 2010 :
I am enjoying this series so much. I was happy to see Amy find a way to protect herself finally. Looking forward to the next two!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
dawnie61
on July 01, 2010 :
I have just finished the second book & I just love this series. The relationship between Lizzie & Frank is so close & at last Amy has found some strength.
Onto the next book now, can't wait.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Kesia Saenz
on June 18, 2010 :
A definite roller coaster of emotions...Shayne Parkinson makes her characters come to life in her books. Loved them all.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Laura McCreery
on June 13, 2010 :
After reading the first book of this series, I HAD to get the rest. I could not put the books down. Furthermore, I felt a void after completing the series. AWESOME writing!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Betty Smith
on June 10, 2010 :
This was a series of books. I read one and then had to get the other 3. I would love to find more by this writer.
I thoroughly enjoyed everyone of them
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Millage Smith
on May 24, 2010 :
Millage Smith
I have purchased all the books in the series. The series is a compelling story of hardship and triumph. Highly recommended.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Richard Adin
on May 23, 2010 :
The Promises to Keep quartet (the 3 primary books and the sequel) are outstanding books. For an indepth review, see the review by An American Editor at http://tinyurl.com/2afznkg.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Steve Peterson
on May 17, 2010 :
(no rating)
Another great installment on a very interesting group of Characters.Good price makes a wonderfull download. I would give stars, but don't see that option.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Kim Bullock
on May 04, 2010 :
(no rating)
Great Book, I have bought all of these series of books and I am currently reading the last one now and have loved the stories and life of Amy. I highly recommend to read it!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
R Johnson
on May 03, 2010 :
(no rating)
Excellent book and service. Once I read first book in the series I had to purchase and read the rest. Can't wait for more from this author.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Debra Torrison
on April 30, 2010 :
(no rating)
This whole series just drew me in and I read them all as quickly as possible. Great depth of characters!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Janel Biondo
on April 29, 2010 :
(no rating)
I downloaded Sentence Of Marriage free...once I read it I was hooked. I loved each and every character that Shayne created. In just over a week I found that I purchased and read every book in the series and at the end of A Second Chance I was left almost devistated that it had ended. There are so many things that I felt I needed answers to and am really looking forward to the next book! These books are so beautifully written - what a great talent Shayne has!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Kim Bullock
on April 07, 2010 :
(no rating)
I downloaded Sentence Of Marraige for free and when I had finished and saw it was a series I had to find out what happened with Amy next. So I got on here and got the next book! Great Book!
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Execumom
on March 07, 2010 :
(no rating)
A real page turner - Amy is such a compellingly believable character -- enduring all that abuse yet never losing her own sense of self. The other characters who populate the town and the story only add to the many layers of this famil sage -- I feel as if I know them!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Jodi Higgs
on Jan. 25, 2010 :
I LOVE this book and the entire series!! I had downloaded Sentence of Marriage for free and became absolutely hooked on Amy's story. The night I finished the first book, I couldn't get back to the computer quick enough to purchase the next ones. I love the time period and setting of the stories and I find myself drawn so easily into every single character in the book(s).
Two huge thumbs up to Shayne Parkinson - She's done an amazing job here!!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Mary Bell-Kerr
on Jan. 13, 2010 :
Reading this book surprized me how I could feel the emotions of the characters. I couldn't stop reading and when the book ended I purchased the rest of the series and read them as well. Many books are repetitive and predictable, this series was not.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Patricia Martinez
on Jan. 07, 2010 :
(no rating)
This book was excellent! I read all the books by this author. He did a good job on all the stories.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
Joelene Gonzales
on Aug. 05, 2009 :
As well as this book. It has great detail and really sucks you in.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)