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Dear Kate: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Hannah Duggan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 408 ratings
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From the author of From the Flames comes a gripping new novel of mystery, betrayal, and courage.


At a time when thousands are fleeing tyranny to find a home in the New World, seventeen-year-old Kate Elyot witnesses a tragic accident that orphans a little girl named Emily. Suddenly the sole guardian of a child she's never met, Kate's only guide to the girl's surviving family is a signet ring and a letter sewn into Emily's dress addressed "To Kate." Unsure of whether she has walked into a fateful calling or a fatal coincidence, Kate is determine to get Emily home but is unprepared for the journey awaiting her.

Captain Anthony Scot will not rest until his enemy Simon Cephas is punished for a crime long forgotten. The signet ring that Emily carries is the evidence Scot needs to convict his rival. He is willing to obtain the ring at any cost in order to destroy Cephas.

Can Kate fight to free Emily from those who would use her to destroy her Puritan family? Will her courage sustain her as she is brought face to face with her worst fears, deepest regrets, and a God she cannot bring herself to trust?
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Print length
    301 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    5 - 12
  5. Publication date
    December 11, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QXQ1XVU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cross Hill Press (December 11, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 11, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1157 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 408 ratings

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Hannah Duggan

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Best-selling youth ministry author, Hannah Duggan, discovered her passion for writing at age twelve, and has since gone on to author several fiction and nonfiction titles, including the hit devotional, “Just Us Girls.” Whether she is speaking at youth camps and conferences, crafting novels or devotionals, Hannah is committed to creating spaces for middle school and high school students to encounter God and discover who they are meant to be.

Hannah and her husband, Gage, live with their puppy in Portland, Oregon, seeking good talks, good coffee, and good books!

To learn more, visit Hannah's website or follow her on social media.

To book Hannah for your next youth camp, retreat, or conference, email her or visit the contact page on her website.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Lori
5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE JOURNEY....A MUST READ!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
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I very rarely would give a book five stars. This book is an amazing journey, which makes it hard to put it down! Hannah Duggan has an incredible future ahead of her as an author. I couldn't believe how young she was when I looked for more books authored by her. I hope she continues to write and look forward to more of her work. Look out Francine Rivers and Liz Curtis Higgs! I would love to see a sequel to this with maybe Emily's story :)
This book has it all...history, adventure, romance, mystery and plot twists which makes it move fast, never a dull moment! Kate is an incredibly courageous young heroine who continues to grow spiritually and emotionally throughout her journey. I love how scripture is intertwined throughout the story and how Kate keeps turning to certain scriptures as a means for strength. This book reminded me how we need to appreciate those who made so many sacrifices centuries ago to bring us the resources we have today. On my phone at any given time I am blessed to have 30+ versions of the bible in the palm of my hand and I can read them anytime, which unfortunately I have taken for granted. In this book characters were persecuted for seeking the truth and sharing it with others. What a great reminder of how blessed we are! We are also blessed with authors who bring the story of this to life. Thanks, Miss Duggan for sharing your talent with us. THIS IS A MUST READ!
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R. Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars: Dear Kate by Hannah Duggan
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016
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Kate gets caught up in the hazardous duty of caring for the orphaned granddaughter of a wanted Puritan leader, with the help of his sailor nephew, Jackson.

Best bits: Kate's doubts are definitely believable; she's dealing with childhood trauma and major guilt from being fooled into betraying someone she loved, so no wonder she has bouts of panic, avoids certain topics and places, and is quick to believe the letters are meant for some other Kate. All of this also makes her growth into a stronger, more confident woman of faith very satisfying. Emily's reactions to people and circumstances also seem realistic for a 7-year-old. I do like Jackson, too, though his character is sketched out a little less cohesively. Some very beautiful, wise bits as the characters deal with letting go of guilt, and forgiving themselves and others. Lovely use of Isaiah 43 as a recurring theme, and the poem and hymn that are repeated several times. We are called not to be comfortable, but to brave whatever circumstances God directs us to -- and He will uphold us, even in the trials. Pretty good proofing, just a few typos.

Issues: Too much trying to keep the reader guessing by withholding details -- several times I was left super confused because of that tactic, particularly at the very beginning and when she wakes up in her family home. Surprising the reader is good, confusing the reader, not so much. I wish Kate’s dreams/ flashbacks were in italics to make it clear what was what.
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Josephine
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, so good!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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This is an adventurous Christian mystery that's a story of a girl rediscovering her faith and living it out. I could not put it down! The stories of sacrificial love and second chances had me. It contained a love story and some very clever sharp wit too. It was good to see how Bible promises kept some characters moving forward. As the mystery of the instructions Kate had received got explained, along with explanations of the other characters' actions and motives came to light, there was so much to the story that I wish some of them were explained a little more, going back to remind me a little better what had happened before, as it had my brain working to keep it pieced together. Awesome book though. It gets a top 5 star rating, and I don't give those easily. This is entertainment that feeds the reader's heart with good things. Well done!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to follow
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
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It was a good story. But we didn't learn enough about the heroine at the beginning. So the story line was very difficult to follow. I'll try the author again, though.
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Jeannie
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I’ve read in a while
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2018
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Captivating and unpredictable! The book is entertaining, well written and inspirational. Kate is bold and courageous even as she works through her fears, misconceptions and doubts on her way to trusting in God’s plan for her life. The story is full of coincidences that I choose to believe are examples of the way God pieces together the seemingly random occurrences in real life. Highly recommend!
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Verneen Summers
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Inspirational!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2015
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This was a such a charming novel. The story itself was beautiful and Kats's POV was so real and so emotional I'm having trouble believing this is a work of fiction. Her words and her feelings come alive for the reader. The biblical and historian references added the right touch. I was never a big fan of old English novels that take place in such an early time but surprisingly I was able to understand and follow the story without getting lost or confused. For a story that happened in the 1600's I was able to relate to Kate and her story rather easily. Thanks to an amazing author with a talent for writing. James death made me cry with sorrow and Kate's and Jack's love story made cry with happiness. Such a beautiful and inspirational novel.
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Speedy Grandma
5.0 out of 5 stars A really good, fast-moving read, with spiritual lessons sprinkled throughout
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018
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The 1500s is not an era I've read about before, I don't think, but DEAR KATE by Hannah Duggan was an unexpected surprise. Actually, men would enjoy it too because of all the action--never a dull moment, even including pirate-like sailors and ship gun battles. The story does, however, center around a young lady who finds herself, from paragraph one, saving the life of a little girl. Henceforth, she's usually just trying to keep herself alive! Kate was raised a Puritan and found herself an orphan as a small girl. She is not what you call a hero as a seventeen-year-old, but she behaves that way many times thanks to the help of the God who never leaves her. DEAR KATE is a really good, fast-moving read, with spiritual lessons sprinkled throughout.
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Jean Gilbert
2.0 out of 5 stars Difficult to follow
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2019
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I found this book hard to follow and boring. After reading 30 % I gave up and skipped to the end. I just never cared for the characters and didn't find the flow of the book interesting. I read "From the Flames" by this author and really enjoyed it but not this one.
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Melissa Sexton
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2017
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I am a very fussy reader and I couldn't put this book down. The perfect balance of history and fiction . The perfect book for anyone looking for a book with both style ad substance . Can't wait to read more by Hannah Duggan!
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Cathy Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in Australia on March 5, 2016
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I got rather confused about some of the characters earlier on, but was glad that I'd kept going, because it all came out to an enjoyable and well-rounded tale. Would definitely read more by the author.
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Mary Shields
1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I liked
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2015
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Not what I liked
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rasher23
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2015
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An enjoyable book which kept my interest throughout. At times a bit corny and predictable but this did not detract from the excitement of the story. Well worth reading. Quite a light read with a challenging storyline. Looking forward to Hannah Duggan's other novels and I would certainly read a sequel if there was to be one. Well researched historical fiction, well written which is a credit to the author.
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