Two high school kids in small town Nebraska have their dreams. Zee, a minister's daughter, wants to be a movie star. Doyle, the son of a wealthy lawyer, is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and practice law. But World War I explodes and changes everyone's plans. When Doyle ends up on the battlefields of France, though he performs ably, he comes out disillusioned. Rejecting his parents' pleas to return to school, he finds himself in Los Angeles on the bottom rung of society. Unknown to him, Zee Miller is also in L. A., having run away from her father and the religion of her youth. But when Doyle gets back into law, and Zee is arrested for murder, their lives will intersect again, in a way that may shatter them both.
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"Glimpses of Paradise" is one of Bell's Best!:
"Glimpses of Paradise," by James Scott Bell, is more than a novel...it's an epic work in which this extraordinarily talented writer places well-defined, interesting characters against a historical background which includes World War I and the 'silent era' of early Hollywood. The dramatic story includes, but is not dominated by, a criminal trial--a subject which Bell, an attorney himself, always conveys with stark realism. And, even though the subject inexplicably turns away some readers, Bell once again... more info
Not just another glimpse, but a darn good look!:
When I picked this up, I wasn't too sure what to expect. Would it be historical? Would there be some action? Would it paint a picture of the will of God? All 3 of those questions are answered yes! In "Glimpses of Paradise" there is a lesson. God can take anything, and use it for His purpose. This takes us into the early 1900's. From Nebraska to Los Angeles, from dusty church pews to illustrious parties among the rich and famous! Zee Miller and Doyle Lawrence are two totally different people. They also... more info
Unique story!:
I'd wanted to read this book for some time, so I started reading it right after I bought it. I was immediately drawn in by the characters of Zee and Doyle, who were realistic, likeable, and well-developed. The plot was good and quite different from typical historical fiction. As the story progressed, I couldn't seem to enjoy it quite as much. It started to feel slightly repetitive, and the law aspect came in much, much later than I had expected. Zee and Doyle were still excellent characters, but the... more info
Page-turning Historical:
Zenith, Nebraska. June 1916. A postage stamp costs two cents. Woodrow Wilson is President. The Great War looms in Europe. And the lives of two young people are about to change forever. Doyle Lawrence is 17 years old, his life already mapped out for him: attend Princeton, learn to be a gentleman, then join his wealthy father's law practice. "And the Miller girl," the elder Lawrence admonishes Doyle one evening, "is not someone you should be seen with." Zee Miller's father is a strict Baptist... more info
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