The Lawyer and the Laundress

by Christine Hill Suntz

Publisher:

Tyndale Fiction

, 2025

Overview

Lawyer James Kinney isn’t looking for love, and laundress Sara O’Connor doesn’t want to be found. When their paths cross in a British colony on the brink of rebellion, a marriage of convenience may be their best hope of survival.

Canada, 1837. Widower James Kinney knows his precocious daughter, Evie, needs more than his lessons on law and logic, but Toronto offers few options. Classes with the neighbor children seem ideal until James discovers Evie is secretly spending her time with Sara O’Connor, a kind and mysteriously educated servant. For propriety’s sake, James forbids their friendship. But then Evie falls victim to the illness ravaging the city, and James must call upon Sara’s medical knowledge and her special bond with Evie to save his daughter’s life.

When Sara’s presence in his household threatens scandal, however, James offers an unexpected solution: become his wife, in name only, and help him raise Evie to be a proper young lady.

If Sara can ignore the sparks she feels when they’re together, his logical proposal could keep her secret secure forever. But soon, the forces of rebellion unravel their tidy arrangement. When James is accused of treason, Sara must find the courage to face a past that could save her husband’s life.

• Clean and wholesome, marriage-of-convenience historical romance
• Filled with love, faith, and adventure
• Inspirational historical fiction that’s perfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Laura Frantz, and Tamera Alexander
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

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Praise for The Lawyer and the Laundress

The Lawyer and the Laundress is a sweet and historically rich romance set against the unique backdrop of the Upper Canada Rebellion. Christine Hill Suntz skillfully conjures the era, while grounding her story with themes of faith, friendship, and the healing power of love. A beautiful read.

Suntz weaves a rich tale of second chances, hope, and faith set during a unique and unsettled time in Canada’s history. This story will surely capture your heart from start to finish.

I was completely swept away by this debut! The spunky laundress and her “upstairs/downstairs” courtship hooked me right away. Beautiful prose and lovable characters make this marriage-of-convenience story a can’t-miss romance, set during a little-known time in Canadian history. Perfect for fans of Sarah Ladd, Laura Frantz, and Julie Klassen. Christine Hill Suntz is a stunning new voice in historical fiction!

Christine Suntz shines in her debut novel filled with beautiful prose and engaging characters, set in a little-known slice of history. The Lawyer and the Laundress is the perfect addition to the historical romance genre. Fans of Tamera Alexander and Tracie Peterson are sure to enjoy this delightful new offering.

A captivating tale of forbidden love and second chances in mid-19th-century Toronto. . . . Suntz’s nimble prose burnishes the propulsive plot as the pair find their way to each other while tackling the social strictures that separate them. Fans of Julie Klassen and Laura Frantz will be transported.

Product Details

• Title: The Lawyer and the Laundress
• Author: Christine Hill Suntz
• Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Logos Release Date: 2025
• Pages: 368
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9798400507786, 9798400507762
• Resource ID: LLS:9798400507786
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-17T22:41:08Z