Madison's Mission

By Susan G Mathis

Description:

Madison’s Mission
A Boldt Castle story
By Susan G Mathis

Step into the captivating world of Boldt Castle in 1903, where dreams are forged in the fires of adversity and love.

Madison Murray, the devoted maid to the legendary Louise Boldt, harbors a singular mission—to care for her ailing mistress while hiding her own painful past. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Emmett O’Connor, the distinguished foreman overseeing Boldt Castle’s extravagant construction. Their connection sparks with promise, yet the chasm of class difference and hidden secrets loom large.

Just as their budding romance begins to flourish, tragedy strikes, shattering their world. A deadly accident leaves Emmett wrestling with guilt and at the center of an investigation that could unravel everything he holds dear. Then Madison finds herself ensnared in a dangerous coverup that threatens her very life.

When Mrs. Boldt passes away, Madison is left reeling—jobless and burdened by the weight of her perceived failures. In a world filled with uncertainty, can she summon the strength to move forward and confront her past? Will Emmett rise above his challenges to forge a future alongside the woman who has captured his heart?

Book Takeaway:

All fifteen of my Thousand Islands’ stories have hope as the central theme. Hope for a better future. Hope for love. Hope for healing. Madison’s Mission also focuses on grief, purpose, healing broken hearts, forgiving those who hurt you, and embracing God’s redemption.

Why the author wrote this book:

Ever since I was a child, Boldt Castle’s story has fascinated me. I grew up just twenty minutes from the Thousand Islands—the setting for all my stories—in upstate New York. Actually, half of the 1,864 islands are in NY and the other half in Ontario, Canada.
Boldt Castle is the most famous tourist attraction in the North Country. Every year, nearly a quarter million visitors enjoy its beauty, including me. I spent every summer and more exploring the beautiful region. I’ve stayed on several of the islands and camped and rented cottages there. And I’ve always wanted to write a story about Boldt Castle on Hart Island, but it wasn’t until recently that I discovered inspiration for the storyline, and it’s so exciting to see it come to life!