Recent Reads - Summer of Dreams

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Summer of Dreams by Elizabeth Camden - When I read the novel From This Moment a few years ago, I somehow completely missed the fact that this prequel novella existed. Even reading the two stories 'out of order' was very rewarding, as I knew what would be happening a few years later and this provided some context and background.

Clyde Brixton is a cadet at West Point and a brilliant engineer, and he's made it that far on his intelligence and audacity. But thanks to his impulsive behavior, he has racked up a lot of demerits and needs to work some off if he hopes to graduate. He's offered an opportunity to work off some of those demerits by helping the general's daughter with a greenhouse project. Clyde expects a spoiled little girl, but instead finds Evelyn White is a beautiful young woman with a keen scientific mind. She and her cousin Romulus have created a fine greenhouse, but a couple of the advanced elements they want require Clyde's abilities.

While working together on hydraulics and electric generators, Clyde is drawn into their close friendship and eventually he courts Evelyn and they plan to marry after his graduation from West Point. But when Clyde takes an extended weekend without leave so he and Evelyn can help Romulus through a crisis, all their plans are threatened by the likelihood of more demerits or expulsion.

The loyal and sacrificial friendship between the three characters, and the commitment and partnership between Clyde and Evelyn form a moving background to the events of From This Moment, when the friendships and commitments will be tested anew.

By the same author: A Daring Venture, A Dangerous Legacy, Beyond All Dreams, To The Farthest Shores, Against the Tide, From This Moment, Until the Dawn, Into the Whirlwind

    

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