a lasting impression by tamera alexander

Set at Nashville's historical Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Mrs. But what he discovers on his quest for vengeance reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined. He's determined to reclaim his heritage and to make the men who murdered his father pay. Trading an unwanted destiny for an unknown future, Claire finds herself in the middle of Nashville's elite society and believes her dream of creating a lasting impression in the world of art may finally be within reach.Īll that Sutton Monroe holds dear lies in ruin. But when they meet again and he refuses to come to her aid, she realizes she's sorely misjudged the man.

Claire's path collides with that of Sutton Monroe, and she considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities. When her fraud of a father deals her an unexpected hand, Claire is forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville, only a year after the War Between the States has ended. To create something that will last is Claire Laurent's most fervent desire as an artist. Adelicia Acklen, A Lasting Impression is a sweeping love story about a nation mending after war, the redemption of those wounded, and the courage of a man and woman to see themselves-and each other-for who they really are.īlockbuster New Historical Series From Acclaimed Author Tamera Alexander His determination to reclaim what belongs to him and to right a grievous wrong reveals a truth that may cost him more than he ever imagined-as well as the woman he loves.Set at Nashville's historic Belmont Mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by Mrs. The Federal Army has destroyed Sutton's home and confiscated his land, and threatens to destroy his family's honor. Finding herself among the elite of Nashville's society, Claire believes her dream to create a lasting impression in the world of art is within reach-but only if her fraudulent past remains hidden. But after he later refuses to come to her aid, Claire fears she's sorely misjudged the man. She considers him a godsend for not turning her in to the authorities.

When she's forced to flee from New Orleans to Nashville only a year after the War Between the States has ended, her path collides with attorney Sutton Monroe. Yet her father insists she work as a copyist. But will it come at too costly a price?Ĭlaire Laurent's greatest aspiration is to paint something that will bring her acclaim. More than anything, Claire Laurent longs for the chance to live an authentic life, to become the woman she wants to be.

A lasting impression by tamera alexander