Temperance Peabody has the daunting responsibility of getting six orphaned kids to their relatives back East.Against his will, but indebted to Temperance, Thaddeus Brennan has agreed to be their guide.His hate for children and dislike of Temperance makes the arrangement less than ideal, but Temperance has no choice, and Thaddeus has reason himself to put space between him and the little town of Walla Walla, Oregon.
A MAN FOR TEMPERANCE is an enjoyable story.Though somewhat predictable, some amusing twists added to the pleasure of reading it.Thaddeus is far from hero status when he is introduced in the story.A hard man with a hot temper and an unhealthy drinking habit, Thaddeus’ bristly ways takes some time to warm up to.Temperance, ever level-headed in the task before her, butts heads with Thaddeus but has to put up with his vices if she is going to see the kids safely home to their extended families.The characters of Rena, Belle, and Quaid, really added to the story.I especially enjoyed watching the transformation in Rena.
With its western setting and colorful characters,A MAN FOR TEMPERANCE has entertained me enough that I have decided to read SANTA FE WOMAN, the first book in the Wagon Wheel series by GILBERT MORRIS.♥