A Summer at Sagamore     

I am thrilled to have Lisa Prysock on my blog today. She has a new book that we want to share.

When Abigail Greenwood and her cousins settle in for their annual summer retreat at the stunning and impressive Sagamore Resort in the Adirondacks, all she wants is to spend as much time as possible plunking out stories on her typewriter. But when her cousins insist that she join them in the tradition of choosing a beau to adore from a distance during their stay, she reluctantly plays along, setting her sights on a mysteriously quiet and aloof guest. What started as harmless fun soon changes as Abby finds herself captivated by debonair—and handsome—Jackson Gable. Who is he, and why does his arrogant amused smile exasperate her so much?

When a series of events causing mayhem and mischief begin to occur at Sagamore, journalist Jackson Gable is determined to get to the bottom of it, since his father is an investor in the resort. Jack has a nose for mysteries, but he may have to use his recently earned law degree and some posh family connections to sleuth out the culprit. Are the events connected? Why are they happening? And why can't he get the beautiful Abby off his mind?

Lisa tells us -

Writing A Summer at Sagamore was so fun! Opening in 1883, the Sagamore is considered one of America’s Historical Hotels and Resorts. This Gilded Age Christian Historical Romance with mystery and intrigue just flowed for me. Jackson Gable (Jack) and Miss Abigail Greenwood (Abby) are the main characters, supported by characters from the Sagamore Resort where the story takes place, and members of Abby’s family.

 The real Sagamore Resort is located on Green Island on Lake George in upstate New York. The resort sits up high on a hill looking down over the pristine waters of Lake George, located in the glorious Adirondacks. During the Gilded Age, the wealthy flocked to the Sagamore to enjoy the resort. Over the years, the resort offered secluded luxurious accommodations for boating, golfing, fine dining, and horseback riding. Many of its residents arrived by steamboat aboard The Sagamore steamship. The original Sagamore opening its doors in 1883, stood as a brilliant and spectacular example of Queen Anne-style architecture and received universal acclaim. Aiding their widespread acclaim, Lake George became nationally known in a picture inside James Fenimore Cooper’s book, The Last of the Mohicans. 

Myron O. Brown, a proprietor of the Mohican House in the area, came up with the idea to build a luxury resort to accommodate the many wealthy families he saw vacationing on a regular basis in the area. With the help and support of four Philadelphia millionaires and another joining them later on, the board of investors purchased Green Island for a sum of $30,000 and set out to build the resort by hiring an architectural firm named Wilson Brothers. Construction lasted a year and was considered a stunning and genius design and building feat. The first four investors owned mansions located on Millionaire's Row, a long line of homes on one side of Lake George, vacationing in them frequently. Myron retired in 1905 after filling the role of General Manager for many years. Under his management, the daily rate cost around $4.00 per room and remained constantly booked. His first summer as manager was considered a huge success.

A structural accident in 1894 and another incident in 1914 caused the Sagamore to rebuild various parts of the resort twice, the first completed in five weeks. The second incident caused the resort to sit dormant for nearly a decade before Ernest Van Rensselaer Stires arrived with help and inspired plans to be drawn up for a complete rebuild of Colonial Revival-style architecture. Construction stalled again during the Great Depression until another wealthy investor helped them. Over the years, the resort owners have changed hands and it has been updated and upgraded, continuing to thrive to this day. 

To order your copy of A Summer at Sagamore, a Christian Historical Romance taking place at this beautiful resort, here's the link where you may find it at your favorite retailer. https://books2read.com/u/bPNZQz

And here is more about Lisa -

Lisa M. Prysock is a USA Today Bestselling, Award-Winning Christian and Inspirational Author. She and her husband of more than twenty years reside in Kentucky. They have five children, grown. She writes in the genres of both Historical Christian Romance and Contemporary Christian and enjoys sharing her faith in Jesus through her writing. She has many interests, but a few of these include gardening, cooking, drawing, sewing, crocheting, cross stitch, reading, swimming, biking, and walking. She loves dollhouses, cats, horses, butterflies, hats, boots, flip-flops, espadrilles, chocolate, coffee, tea, chocolate, the colors peach and purple, and everything old-fashioned. A few of her favorite authors include Jane Austen, Lucy Maude Montgomery, Louisa May Alcott, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. 

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