Sing

March 29, 2010
Bergren, author of more than 30 books, brings back the fictional St. Clair family siblings in this second installment in her Homeward Trilogy. Bergren deftly transitions among the separate stories of Odessa, Moira, and Dominic, before intertwining two of their paths. Odessa and husband Bryce struggle with fierce snowstorms that take the lives of many of their finest horses, and Bryce's brother Robert, come to help smooth out matters, only complicates them. Moira, swindled out of her money, travels back to the States and meets not one but two intriguing men en route home. Both take a strong interest in this singer, but only one has her best interest at heart. Dominic, the brawler, is taken captive on a sailing vessel and spends the bulk of the book fighting his way back to freedom. These three distinct storylines could very well be disjointed in the hands of a lesser writer, but Bergren makes it work seamlessly.

April 15, 2010
In 1880s Colorado, siblings Odessa, Moira, and Dominic each pave a unique road to salvation while trying to win their father's love. The first book in the series, "Breath", told Odessa's story; this novel follows Moira as she defies her father's wishes to pursue a singing career in Paris. As she begins to realize her dream, she is robbed by her own manager and travels home to face past sins and make peace with her future. VERDICT Bergren ("The Gifted Trilogy") brings the time period to life with her rich descriptions and attention to detail. Fans of "Breath" will want to learn more about the St. Claires and will eagerly pick up this latest entry, which should also attract new readers who enjoy historical fiction.

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