"I met you about ten years ago...and I thought you were the funniest speaker I'd ever heard. But I had no idea that you could write an historical/Biblical novel with flora, fauna, herbal remedies, scenery and costumes to boot! In five weeks I read your five Scottish books and I am now in serious withdrawal. I find myself thinking in their parlance. I am still living in their world. You have spoiled me with your excellent literature. May your abilities continue to flourish with God's enabling touch. Waiting with bated breath for the sequel to Here Burns My Candle."
   —Barbara via email 

"I love Scotland and am a semi-nut for history, so I was pleasantly surprised by your book and learned a lot. I visited Edinburgh once and can see it again thru your eyes—how wonderful! The way you show Christianity is so gentle and quietly effective also. I'll read the earlier books and wait eagerly for your next one!"
   —Jane from North Carolina

"I cannot wait till the next book is out. Your storytelling is beautiful to read. I feel like I am right there with the characters. Truly a blessing to read your books and also grow closer to the Lord at the same time."
   —Doris from Pennsylvania

"I canna wait until I read what happens next to the Kerrs! I love the way you breathe Scottish life into the Buik's tales. Thank you for using your amazing gift to give Him glory and encourage and entertain us. I usually read novels and then pass them on to friends—but yours I'll always keep."
   —Kim from Iowa

"Just finished Here Burns My Candle and I loved it. The truths that were in that story really touched my heart. Particularly Marjory's change of heart toward Bess and Bess's heart toward God. You have such a gift to bring out God's Word this way by using the stories of the Bible. Can't wait for the rest of the story."
   —Lynette via Facebook 

"I loved it. Your characters are so rich and full of life. Your wonderful gift of description pulls me in and I am right there. You are one of my favorite authors and I love your smooth style of writing. I anxiously look forward to Mine Is the Night."
   —Jennifer from Minnesota 

"Absolutely fantastic! It makes me really see these characters from Scripture in a totally new way, and helps me to imagine how each felt as they lived the story we all know. I am glad to hear there is a sequel coming out to this, and very much look forward to reading it! Your imagination is just as vivid now as with your first books. Your novels have remained fresh and creative and fabulous to read!"
   —Tara from Northern Ireland

"I must tell you how much I enjoyed your book Here Burns My Candle. I read the entire book in about three evenings, couldn't put it down! I love historical fiction, but yours is based on actual Bible stories, which I treasure, and want to learn more about. The characters were all well developed, and you could feel their emotions, see their facial expressions, know their fear. I thoroughly enjoyed the book! Thank you again for your story—it certainly enriched my life. I can't wait until March."
   —Debbie from Ohio

"Loved Here Burns My Candle! I've been to Scotland once...we went to Traquair House, Edinburgh. I loved it and felt like I went home."
   —Linda from Virginia

"I have yet to read a book that has touched me or had made me yearn to be with the characters as much as your Scottish books have. They indeed touch my soul like none other. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
   —Amy from Minnesota

"I consider you one of the best writers of this generation. Only a writer of your stature could create a character like Lord Donald, whom we loathed and yet loved. Your detail to weather, clothing, and dialect only flavors and enriches the story. Sooo, you know I can barely wait for the conclusion and redemption to come!"
   —Arden from Maryland

"Reading your books is like stepping into a time travel machine. I can almost feel the silks and brocades under my fingers, smell those lovely Scottish dishes cooking. I can feel the anxiety of waiting along with the ladies for news, hoping for the best but imagining the worst. I can feel the heart-stopping terror at the knock on the door. But best of all, I can experience the way life changes people and see the love developing as Elisabeth and Marjory slowly peel away the layers separating them and really get to know each other, and see the awareness and love Elisabeth is developing for the one true God. Thanks for another wonderful reading experience."
   —Cathey from Arkansas

"I just finished reading Here Burns My Candle. What a wonderful novel! I have never had biblical characters come so alive in my mind as when I'm reading your books! I start thinking about how they must have felt and while reading, those vague, faceless, characters that we hear talked about in church suddenly become living, breathing women, not unlike ourselves! Thanks for sharing your talent with us! I can't wait for Mine Is the Night!"
   —Melinda from Ohio

"BRAVO! You captured me! I turned the last page yesterday afternoon and the story continues to hum in my head! You are a masterful storyteller, dear Liz. In reading your Author Notes, I feel the intensity of your deep love and sense of place in your stories. Your research is so extensive, I felt I was in the corner of the room or in the streets with your characters—and fine ones they be! I love Marjory and Elizabeth. The folk medicine, the foods, the costumes, and the other characters—all woven together create another masterpiece! Can't wait for Mine Is the Night!"
   —Dianne from Illinois

"I have come to love your books as a chance to escape from the pressures of life and find myself in old Scotland. I finished Here Burns My Candle in 3 days, it was just that good! I am eagerly waiting for the sequel."
   —Valerie from Madrid, Spain

"Here Burns My Candle is amazing! I tried not to read it too quickly, as I like to reflect on the characters...and I don't want the adventure to end too soon. I know you put a huge amount of time and effort and research and prayer into your writing...that's why they are so realistic and so well written. I just can't get enough of this type of book!"
   —Beth from Ontario, Canada

"I enjoyed getting acquainted with the Kerrs in Here Burns My Candle. I can hardly wait for Mine Is The Night. Also, thanks for the Scottish Glossary in the back of the book and the map of Edinburgh...it helps me get around the town, and I'm directionally challenged! I've read your other four Scottish novels twice. Will read them again and again, I'm sure, and I've loaned them to friends...I'm definitely a fan! God bless you for sharing your talent with us. You truly are a blissin'!"
   —Jane via Facebook

"I have to tell you that being a stay at home mommy/wife does not give much chance for one to 'escape'. Your books help me to do that, but in a good way, away to the beauty of Scotland and the beauty in the 'character' of your characters. Your heroines are amazing and their inner strength and faith encourage me to be a better Woman of God. I am reading Here Burns My Candle right now and wondering if I can make it last until you finish the next one. Doubtful, but I'll try. ;) Thank you for telling the Lord, 'Here I am, please use me.' You touch so many through your beautiful gift of writing. You are a blessing!"
   —April from California

"I absolutely loved Here Burns My Candle. Thank you for allowing me to return to Edinburgh! My best girlfriend and I took a trip to bonny Scotland last October. Thank you so much for bringing history to life. It was so exciting being able to see the city at it was in 1745 and live there with the Kerrs. I was able to experience the land and history perfectly."
   —Wendy from Pennsylvania

"I read the last page of Here Burns My Candle this morning. You have the most incredible gift of drawing me into the lives of your characters. I feel as though I traveled back in time and witnessed these events first hand. I appreciate the amazing job you did of weaving the biblical story of Naomi and Ruth with the setting of eighteenth century Scotland. I was most impressed by the change in both ladies. From the dedication your wrote in the front of the book, it would appear that your relationship with your new daughter-in-law is precious. If it is anywhere near the bond Marjory and Elisabeth now have, you are truly blessed. I'm looking forward to Mine Is the Night with bated breath."
   —Dee from Indiana 

"What can I say Liz? You've done it again. Before I knew it, I was drawn into the story. The characters were real and believable. Of course, coming from Edinburgh myself it was lovely to recognise some of the places which are still here today. Looking forward to Mine is the Night!"
   —Liz from the Kingdom of Fife, Scotland

"I am reading Here Burns My Candle for the second time. I just finished it last week and loved it so much that I just had to read it again. I do that a LOT with your books. Thank you for using your God-given talent in such a far-reaching way."
   —Denise from Louisiana 

"I loved your book. It was so good to explore Old Edinburgh, recognizing some places and wondering about the ones that have gone. You were so clever...I really got the feeling of being surrounded by the buildings and waiting for news of loved ones and the battles they were fighting. Thank you so much for taking me somewhere far away for a wee while."
   —Roz from Galloway, Scotland

"I literally just put down Here Burns My Candle. I've been fighting tears for hours. The story of Ruth is one of my favorites and this re-telling is phenomenal. I cannot wait for book two!" 
   —Sarah from Maryland

"I could have finished your novel much sooner...but I wanted to take it slow and savor every word of it! It was so rewarding to read your descriptions of the city and visualize it as it was in a previous era. I loved the way you portrayed the characters in your book—they were real people, and the way you brought out the good and the bad aspects of their personalities made them come alive. I can't wait to read the sequel—please hurry! You are certainly bringing Bible stories to life!"
   —Bev from Colorado

"Bonny Liz, I just finished reading Here Burns My Candle. What an exciting experience. All the more, because I have been to Edinburgh and walked those same streets. Now, I ask, 'What am I going to do while I enjoy my afternoon tea and scones since I have finished this book?'"
   —Bobbie from Arkansas

"Help! I’m speaking—yea, thinking!—in a Scottish brogue! After impatiently waiting for so long, I have LOVED Here Burns My Candle. Now another wait for Mine Is the Night. Thank you for glorifying our Lord with your talent."
   —Mary Nell from Texas 

"LOVED IT, LOVED IT! I read a LOT of Christian fiction...there is none better out there than yours. You have hit another grand slam, my dear. May God bless you and your laptop for many more years! It is super-obvious that fiction is a special gift, and YOU HAVE GOT IT!"
   —Kathy from Texas

"Here Burns My Candle...oh Liz, what a masterpiece! Can't think of enough good words to describe it! I absolutely loved Elisabeth, what an awesome character. So looking forward to the next book! I got it on audiobook so I got to hear you read with the Scottish accent, you've really got that down! I'll never say Edinburgh the same again!"
   —Barbara from Georgia

"I LOVED it! To be honest, I was dubious about reading a story where I 'knew the plot ahead of time,' but it turned out to be a real page turner for me! I loved the development of Marjory’s character and the growth of her relationship with Elisabeth. I also loved all the interesting little historical details. I can’t wait for the sequel."
   —Aldyth from South Africa

"I went to work almost in tears from where I left off in Here Burns My Candle. All I kept thinking was 'No! It can't be true!' I'm sure you know what part I'm talking about. Now I'm off to read some more instead of doing homework because I can't put the book down! Once again you've done a wonderful job!"
   —Cherokee from Illinois

"I enjoyed Here Burns My Candle thoroughly. The Scottish lilt even in the English was beautiful. It was totally believable, and the characters were well drawn. The historical aspect was obviously very well researched, and the story holds together well. I engaged immediately with Elisabeth and Marjory, and really care about them. I thank God for the gift that He has stirred up in you." 
   —Susan from Florida

"Here Burns My Candle was AMAZING! (Of course!) I don't think I can stand waiting for the next book! You are blessed with a wonderful talent of writing...along with many other talents!"
   —Kimberly from Illinois

"Just finished Here Burns My Candle.... I can't wait for the continuation! Sista, if you can write a whole novel from only the first few verses in Ruth, what could you possibly do with the thousands of other verses in the Bible?!? Phenominal! Loved it!"
   —Laureen via Facebook

"What a great book: challenging while entertaining! I was especially intrigued by Elisabeth's faithfulness in the face of her husband's unfaithfulness...very realistic and very sobering. Thanks for all the research and work that goes into your writing. May God bless you richly for it!"
   —Anne from Maryland 

"I finished Here Burns My Candle. How will I wait for the next book? Beautiful. Thank you for inspiring me as a writer and as a woman. It also brought back fond memories of hiking and traveling in Scotland when I was only 18. I liked England, but there was something special about Scotland that I've never forgotten."
   —Tina Ann from Wyoming

"Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your book Here Burns My Candle. A second friend is now reading it after talking about it. I loved Lord Donald Kerr. Even though he was always fighting right and wrong, and wrong won out a lot. Lady Elisabeth was really a strong lady. Trials and tribulations of family."
   —Barbara from Kentucky

"Here Burns My Candle is a masterpiece. I loved it, absolutely loved it. The story of Naomi and Ruth has always been a favorite of mine, and I so enjoyed your version of this beautiful tale."
   —Karen from Pennsylvania 

"I found Here Burns My Candle absolutely breathtaking. You have a wonderful way with words. I’m verra excited about the sequel and can’t wait to visit Scotland, even if it is just by reading yer buiks (although going there in person is on my 'to do' list). Thank you for bringing me on this journey!"
   —Danya via Facebook

"I loved, loved, loved Here Burns My Candle! Have already read it twice. I can't wait for Mine Is the Night."
   —Amanda via Facebook

"I LOVE Here Burns My Candle! I couldn't put it down once I got started. It was so captivating and just put me in that time and place. It also gives perspective to the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Orpah."
   —Maria from Illinois

"I read the rest of Here Burns My Candle through the wee hours of the night! Oh my! As expected it was incredible. How DO you keep getting better? I know... lots and lots of research and long days and nights of writing, not to mention the amount of prayer. Your novel was both a reminder and challenge for me as I look toward the future and God's plans for me with the knowledge that He alone is our security!"
   —Pamela from Kentucky

"I just finished reading Here Burns My Candle. Whenever I picked the book up, which was every minute I could during a very busy week, I immediately was transported right back to Edinburgh. I felt like I lived with Marjory, Janet, Elisabeth, Gibson, and Helen. What joy...that we will be able to rejoin the Kerr women in Mine Is the Night. I never want your books to end."
   —Jan from Virginia

"I used my Spring Break to read Here Burns My Candle. I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the follow-up book next year! My mom's family came from the Highlands of Scotland...and were heavily involved in the uprising. I can imagine how much Elisabeth struggled with her decisions to tell the rest of the Kerr family that her Highland family was involved." 
   —Victoria from North Carolina 

"I finished reading the new book at midnight last night. I made it last as long as I could. It was wonderful! I hate to wait a year for the sequel, but so be it. I am in the bookstore the day your books arrive!"
   —June from South Carolina

"There was so much emotion in the book—betrayal, pain, love, loss, forgiveness. I could relate to both Marjory and Elisabeth. Marjory had to experience a huge taste of humble pie and she did it with much grace. I believe her true person was uncovered in her time of despair. All in all, it was a great story and I learned a lot about the history of Scotland. Your attention to details and ability to draw a mental picture for your readers is incredible!"
   —Bonnie from South Carolina

"Once again a wonderful read and expertly written. Did so enjoy being in the middle of Edinburgh for a time. Tried to slow down reading so wouldn't read it too fast, that was hard though. Now of course sad that it is read but looking forward to next. Can't wait to see how Elisabeth's story all unfolds. Well done, love your books."
   —Claire from Queensland, Australia 

"This was a great book. I love the way you weave history with characters so real, I feel as though I’ve known them as part of my family. Keep up the fabulous work. I’m eagerly waiting for next spring!"
   —Jane from Ohio 

"Well, you did it again! I loved Here Burns My Candle. You tell a wonderful story and develop the characters so well. I came to love Mrs. Edgar and Gibson because you just brought them to life as well as the main characters. I believe you are a master at historical fiction. You weave your research so seamlessly into the story. I will eagerly await the next book to finish the story of Marjory and Elisabeth."
   —Sandy from Nebraska

"Just finished Here Burns My Candle. Put it down with tears in my eyes, a resolve to someday visit Scotland, and an ache in my heart that the second book is not in my hands! SO good, Liz!"
   —Dalyn from Washington

"I just had to stop and write to you after wiping away the tears. I've been reading Here Burns My Candle. Obviously I am enjoying your book. I am learning so much about Scottish history. Thank you for being faithful to your calling. Thank you for your perseverance, diligence and faithfulness in doing all that it takes to bring a story alive. Here Burns My Candle touched my heart."
   —Sue from Colorado 

"Wow. Here Burns My Candle was amazing. Cried so hard at the end. But it was a good ending."
   —Sarah via Twitter

"I've been a fan of yours ever since Thorn In My Heart. I finished Here Burns My Candle the day after I got it and am now reading it for the 2nd (or is it 3rd?) time. It's fantastic! Can't wait for the next book in 2011!"
   —Sarah from Florida

"Finished Candle with great regret—now I have to wait for the sequel! I wondered how you'd bring in the pagan aspects of Ruth's past into the story. You did it beautifully. A home run, as always, Liz."
   —Mary Beth from California 

"Just finished Here Burns My Candle. I loved it. When I read your novels I feel like I am there, living what is going on. Love the way you give us insight into the characters, they seem so real. Can't wait to see what happens to the Kerr family."
  —Trudy via Facebook

"I so enjoyed reading your latest book! God has given you such an amazing talent! I have read all of your Scottish novels and look forward to reading many more. Don't stop writing!" 
   —Julie from California

"I just finished Here Burns My Candle and couldn't put it down for three days! Amazing story, so well-written! Now I'm trying to convince myself I can survive until the rest of the story is finished! :) I'm going to reread the other books of yours set in Scotland, starting with Thorn in My Heart. I need my Scottish lads and lasses! :) Thanks for such an amazing story!"
   —Susanna from North Carolina 

"Finished Here Burns My Candle using every sleeping moment (of my two little ones that is!). Love love love it! And I'm so happy to hear there's a sequel! Your wonderful books have been such an encouragement to me."
   —Sarah via Facebook

"Just like the previous series, I couldn't put this book down. My lids were heavy at work but it was worth every yawn! Congratulations, Liz, you have written another timeless treasure."
   —Donna from Massachusetts

"I just finished Here Burns My Candle and you didn't disappoint! Great book with an amazing storyline. I am in love with all of your Scottish novels! I beseech you, fair lady, to not be overly long in dispatching your next work! I don't know that I can wait a full year!"
   —Abbie via Facebook 

"Thank God you love God, history, the Bible, and romance--really enjoyed your new book. Your writing is inspirational and creatively intriguing and so interesting."
   —Cheryl via Facebook

"Just finished Here Burns My Candle and, like Thorn in My Heart, I do not know how I can wait a whole 'nother year for the sequel. You're my FAVORITE author, Liz!"
   —Jodi from Michigan

"Here Burns My Candle was a marvelous book. I am grateful to our God that He has gifted you with such talent and that you choose to share it with Him and us. A big thank you that you offer books that are fascinating and I don't have to worry about what I need to be cautious of. I truly cried buckets and though I knew what was coming it still shook me up. With all due respect, how do you expect us to wait till Spring of 2011 for the next one!"
   —Angela from Idaho 

"I couldn't wait to read Here Burns My Candle and I was not disappointed. It was such a wonderful story. Now I patiently wait for Mine is the Night."
   —Kimberly via Facebook

"Your candle burning was well worth the new book, and you must be burning a lantern now to get the sequel ready...waiting is SO HARD!! Thanks for tackling our favorite women and bringing new insights."
   —Phyllis from Virginia

"I've just returned from the most incredible 'journey' to Scotland and met such interesting people there! My heart is burning with each of the personalities who have become my friends. I can hardly wait for the 'rest of the story.'"
   —Jonnelle from Kentucky 

"A dear friend gave me a copy of your new book Here Burns my Candle. I couldn't put it down. Thanks for inspiring me through your memorable characters. I can't wait for the the sequel."
   —Suzanne via Facebook

"I finished a remarkable few days in Edinburgh, getting acquainted with the Kerr family. The history lesson is amazing, the characters alive—alive with passion, evil, love and faith. I so enjoy your epigraphs...and I love your references of Psalms. For another wonderfully entertaining and educational journey, thank you, thank you!"
   —Anne from Texas 

"Just finished Here Burns My Candle...blessed by yet another of your wonderful works! LOVED IT so much and look to next year. What a gift our Lord has given you to share with us all."
   —Cheryl from Michigan

"I have blazed through Candle and it was wonderful. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story."
   —Kamara from Alabama

"Just finished Here Burns My Candle! How am I ever going to make it to 2010 to find out what happens to our heroines? It was amazing, Liz! Beautiful story!"
   —Stephanie via Facebook

"You really have done an excellent job. I loved all the details, characters, drama, big hearts, selfish ones as well. And I loved all the Scripture you included...and your great way of describing a real relationship with the Lord. BRAVO!"
   —Elizabeth from Kentucky

"Last evening I settled in with a cup of Earl Grey, a scone and Here Burns My Candle on Kindle! This is another fabulous story! I already feel like I've known the characters for years, and can't wait to see what happens to them. Thank you for another fascinating trip to 18th Century Scotland."
   —Kirsten from Maryland

"I have been eagerly awaiting Here Burns My Candle, and I read it through the first day. I couldn't put it down, yet was sad to read it so fast because I didn't want it to end! I love, love your Scottish books. I read them over and over:) Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories with us!"
   —Sarah via Facebook

"I've just finished reading Here Burns My Candle. I took it out of our library yesterday and had to stay up till I finished it. A WONDERFUL read .. couldn't put it down! Now I am really looking forward to the last installment! Blessings to you dear Liz ..this is the first book I have read of yours, so I'm going to the Library website to see if there are any more!"
   —Sonnia from Ontario, Canada

"I just finished reading Here Burns My Candle. Awesome...another can't-put-down book."
   —Tina from Arkansas

"I hadn't ever read your works before, but when I read Here Burns My Candle, I was won over. LOVED IT! Can't wait till the next one is released. Just ordered the first two books in the Lowlands of Scotland series and am nearly bursting while waiting for them to show up in my mailbox! God put you in my path at the right time! GREAT book!"
   —Sabine via Facebook

"I finished Here Burns My Candle this weekend. Once again, you've written a wonderful story! You truly have a gift for writing."
   —Jennifer from Texas

"What an absolutely amazing book! I'm SO excited for the second one! I love that you take these biblical stories and put them in the heart of Scotland, its wonderful!"
   —Caitlin via Facebook

"Absolutely loved Here Burns My Candle...it was worth the wait! You are an amazing author! I pray that God continues to bless you and you write many more books!"
   —Christina from Arizona

"Thank you for another wonderful book! A disclaimer to have tissue nearby might be in order :-) You bring the history of Scotland to life. It would be wonderful to visit someday. Thank you for sharing the word of God. I am touched by the scripture you present each time I read one of your books. Can't wait for your next one!"
   —Michelle via Facebook

"Not much housework has been done since I started reading Here Burns My Candle. Another wonderful book! I have read every fiction book you have written and loved them all. This one, for some reason, I found extra special! Perhaps it was the love between Elisabeth and Marjory. Truly it is a superb book. Thank you for sharing your gift of writing with all of us!"
   —Nancy Jo from Virginia

"The sad news is I finished Here Burns My Candle. The good news—I'm reading it again! You are a MASTERFUL storyteller—and those words are entirely inadequate. This one takes my breath away. Kudos on crafting a stellar book."
   —Mary Kay from California

"WOW, simply, WOW! In less than a week, I finished your book. Obviously, I had a very tough time putting it down. It was wonderful! The countryside, the town, the language, the clothes, the currency, the food...I was there! Or at least you made me feel like it. But you did make me cry. A good writer can do that, and that would be you."
   —Jan from South Carolina

"With warm tears still trickling, nae dripping, down my cheeks, I bid farewell to Marjory and Elisabeth. Wow! What a story! The book is definitely a 'page-turner' ...the story is so intriguing that it begs me to keep reading. You seamlessly weave together the details like the wool threads of a Highlander's plaid. Sound, sight, smell and touch, I could experience it all through your vivid descriptions. And what depth of emotion! I could feel with the characters through their struggles and tensions, agonizing with them over every difficult, painful decision. I often found myself asking how I would feel, given those circumstances. I love how the Scripture texts were interwoven throughout the story in a natural way. I look forward to "the rest of the story"...with the Lord Almighty guiding Marjory and Elisabeth, the candle of hope has been lit in their hearts. Your passion for all things Scottish certainly comes through in this novel, but even more so, your passionate love for the Lord. HIS candle burns brightly in you!"
   —Lynn from Ontario, Canada

"I spent the weekend entertaining company and sneaking around like a thief reading when I could do it without anyone noticing (too much). Oh my, Liz...you have done it again. Tugged at my heart for a couple of days and left me wanting more. Sigh. How do you continue to do it? Book after book and never write a bad one. WOW! I can't wait for the next one, but you knew that would happen, huh?"
   —Helen from Oklahoma

“Here Burns My Candle is an absolute triumph! Liz tells the story of Ruth and Naomi in such a way that it grabs hold and doesn’t let go until the last word! And then leaves you craving more! Liz does an incredible amount of research, both Biblical and historical, and so is able to weave the two together seamlessly. Her attention to detail is amazing. The characters are multi-faceted and I found myself identifying with most of them at one time or another. I love the Scottish vocabulary used throughout, and am grateful for the glossary at the end! Thanks, Liz for an enchanting read. Can’t wait for the next one!"
   —Paula from Arkansas

"I've devoured your wonderful guid book and urge you to be quick about puttin' the sequel into my hands. Although I well know the beloved story of Ruth, it will not be easy to wait a year to learn what becomes of sweet Bess. I especially appreciated hearing the gentleness of the Lord's voice, bidding me come."
   —Ruth from Oklahoma

"As always, I was drawn right into the world of your characters. The shimmering of hope in the midst of sorrows is powerful and encouraging. I want you to know that it is pure torture to have to wait an entire year for the conclusion. I just can't wait until the kinsman redeemer shows up! In fact, I spent the entire book looking for Elisabeth's Boaz. Is he the grumpy Lord Mark Kerr? I guess I'll just have to wait and see! Thank you for all of your books, and for writing such beautiful stories alive with the love and grace of Jesus."
   —Rebecca from Florida

"What a delight to read Here Burns My Candle and in record time—truly a page turner. It is not just the well rounded characters and the excellent history woven in, but the sharing of the gospel. God's very voice comes out to me as I read from Elisabeth's point of view. I know these people, their pain, sorrows, and have changed with them."
   —Susan from Oklahoma

"Higgs does not disappoint! She is a master storyteller, grounding her work solidly in history while creating characters who are so real you feel they become your friends (or enemies, depending on their role in the tale). Her use of Scottish dialect is well-balanced, helping to develop the sense of time and place without seeming unnatural or overdone. I love the way she describes the setting so clearly that I could imagine myself walking the streets of 18th century Scotland. The Christian message of the book is conveyed gently and lovingly, without becoming preachy. My only regret was that I could not bear to put it down and therefore finished it far too quickly. Now I must wait a year to see how the tale continues in the next book. I highly recommend Here Burns My Candle. This book, as any penned by Liz Curtis Higgs, is bound to be a true blissin indeed to its readers."
   —Melinda from New Jersey

"I really like reading historical stories. I also love family dramas. And this book fits both of those perfectly. Liz Curtis Higgs has a way of bringing the past to life. Excellent story! I was sad to see it end. A wonderful book. And now I want to read the sequel..."
   —Lesley from West Virginia

"Been a long time since a fiction book kept me up until the wee hours of the am but you did it with Here Burns My Candle. So good! 
  —Cindy from Georgia

"I finished Here Burns My Candle and was torn. I wanted to hurry up and finish to see what happened, but I didn't want to get to the end. It was heart-warming to see Marjory's thawing process and how it affected her attitudes toward each daughter-in-law. As you might guess, I loved it!" 
  —Penny from Kentucky

"Here Burns My Candle has been quite a ride! My heart went out to Donald on many levels....he was trying sooooo hard. I adored Elisabeth...who wouldn't? And the way in which you portrayed Marjory was totally masterful. She is so very real, yet beneath that intimidating 'dowager' image lies a very tender and broken heart. Needless to say, I loved her as well. I am such a visual reader and I found myself experiencing this book as though watching it in a movie. I could actually see it and hear it....you have made it so totally alive! Another amazing masterpiece!"
  —Gail from California

"I loved the book. Couldn't put it down once I started. For one thing, I think it is the intriguing way your chapters end, giving the reader no choice but to go on! You have created another wonder." 
  —Sarah from New Jersey

"What a beautiful story and setting. The research, the detail, the consistency of character, the food, the description of Edinburgh, the castle, the gowns, the medicines, the shoes, the homes, the metaphors, the language of 1745...my heavens, Liz! Your research is striking and shows the depth of your love of this country and its people. This book will be gobbled up quickly by your thousands of fans!"
  —Elizabeth from Kentucky