How Long to Read The Handfasters: Large Print Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read The Handfasters: Large Print Edition?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 17 minutes to read The Handfasters: Large Print Edition by Helen Susan Swift

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Coming from the Highlands to Edinburgh in search of a husband, Alison Lamont finds herself in all sorts of trouble. Scotland, 1811. Thrown out of a fashionable ball for a stolen kiss, Alison flees from a riot in the notorious Old Town and ends up staying the night with Willie Kemp, an eccentric boatbuilder. While she falls deeply in love with Mr. Kemp, her aunt wishes her to marry the obnoxious but rich John Forres. Alison takes drastic measures to solve her dilemma, including a long trip through the snow-covered Pentland Hills. But who left the mysterious footprints outside her cottage... and what secrets is Mr. Kemp hiding? Praise from readers: ★★★★★ - "I would highly suggest this book to anyone looking for a sweet love story set in historical times." ★★★★★ - "A beautifully written romance with historical information tossed in for good measure. I was swept away immediately." ★★★★★ - "By far the loveliest book I have read in a long time... The characters were real and the story line was engrossing." ★★★★★ - "Hopefully, Swift will carry on with the lives of her characters and we can enjoy the way she paints this era of Scottish history." ★★★★★ - "Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Read it in two sittings. I was unfamiliar with this time period in Scotland, so I enjoyed the education on the times." ★★★★★ - "In the style of good-old fashioned romance, Helen Susan Swift alludes to her characters' desires, but avoids explicit sex scenes that can turn romance into erotica.Thank you so much for a good, clean story." ★★★★★ - "Swift does a beautiful job at capturing this adventure a young girl makes all in the name of true love." ★★★★★ - "The story is full of unexpected twists and turns. The main characters are sweet yet complex. It was not predictable at all and kept me surprised up until the end." ★★★★★ - "I had never heard of handfasting! The story is well told, with a happy ending."

How long is The Handfasters: Large Print Edition?

The Handfasters: Large Print Edition by Helen Susan Swift is 308 pages long, and a total of 79,464 words.

This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Handfasters: Large Print Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 14 minutes to read The Handfasters: Large Print Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is The Handfasters: Large Print Edition?

The Handfasters: Large Print Edition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Handfasters: Large Print Edition?

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