Author: Michael Phillips

Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.

ISBN: 978-1-61626-586-1

In the Bible, Proverbs 3:6 states “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy paths.” In Michael Phillips', A Treasure of the Celtic Triangle, the author hones in on this wise truism in his novel about a family going through heartbreaks, change and acceptance of God being in control and directing those who acknowledge Him.

This four hundred and thirty-seven page paperback has a young couple in nineteenth century clothing standing in front of a massive Celtic landscape on the front cover. Besides a geographical map in the beginning of the book, the conclusion has explanatory notes from the author about its factual characters along with an autobiography and insightful book club discussion questions. With no profanity or explicit sexual scenes, this book is perfectly targeted to young Christian women but could be enjoyed by men also. This reader wishes pronouns of God were capitalized for reverence.

The excellent writing style and in-depth story-telling of Michael Phillips comes out clearly and concisely in this historical romance starting in 1872 in Northern Wales. Weaved in and out of the storyline are the famous George MacDonald’s spiritual writings and novels along with references of D.L. Moody of the time period which are the fiber behind the well-written romantic creation.

When young twenty-something Percy Drummond is summoned to his uncle’s death bed at the large Westbrooke manor in Gwynedd, he is told of the viscount’s prior youthful past and asked to locate a particular person dear to his uncle. After the uncle dies, his daughter, Florilyn, calls off her marriage engagement to Percy as she is convinced the two of them mimic characters in one of MacDonald’s novels. Percy, confused but wanting to know God’s will too, starts an ardent search per the uncle’s last wishes and realizes Florilyn’s astuteness about their potential marriao considers another woman from his childhood who has disappeared. Meanwhile, Florilyn’s ruckus brother Courtenay, soon to be heir of the estate, tries to take the Westbrooke family land away from his mother and into his own, uncontrollable hands.

From beautifully describing the Welsh landscape, exploring the Celtic history and explaining every-day living and hierarchy of personal status, the book’s consistent reminder of God’s love, forgiveness and truth plays a precious part in reconnecting broken relationships among the characters. With many twists of events, introduction of several interesting, unassuming and heart-felt characters, Phillips intertwines the lives of the Westbrooke manor into a wonderful love story of mercy, compassion and spiritual growth. One is kept guessing if Percy finds his true love, if Florilyn actually marries a man who wants her money, if the dead uncle’s wishes are followed through or is the true treasure the triangle between God and specific people and not a place.

Without a doubt, this author should be added to the bookshelf of exceptional, understanding and wonderful novels where all loose ends are concluded yet there is a yearning for more and more.

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