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Boston, 1773
Emma Malcolm’s father is staunchly loyal to the crown, but Emma’s heart belongs to Noah Winslow, a lowly printer’s assistant and Patriot. But her father has promised her hand to Samuel Clarke, a rapacious and sadistic man. As his fiancée, she would have to give up Noah and the friends who have become like family to her―as well as the beliefs she has come to embrace.

After Emma is drawn into the treasonous Boston Tea Party, Samuel blackmails her with evidence that condemns each participant, including Noah. Emma realizes she must do whatever it takes to protect those she loves, even if it means giving up the life she desires and becoming Samuel’s wife.

Present Day
Lieutenant Hayley Ashworth is determined to be the first woman inducted into the elite Navy SEALs. But before her dream can be realized, she must return to Boston in order to put the abuse and neglect of her childhood behind her. When an unexpected encounter with the man she once loved leads to the discovery of a tea chest and the document hidden within, she wonders if perhaps true strength and freedom are buried deeper than she first realized.

Two women, separated by centuries, must find the strength to fight for love and freedom. . . and discover a heritage of courage and faith.
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"Organic faith elements and Chiavaroli's skillful switching between time lines separate this from similar historical inspirational romances. Fans of Francine Rivers will enjoy this."- Publishers Weekly

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Captivating from the first page. Steeped in timeless truths and served with skill, The Tea Chest is sure to be savored by all who read it. Jocelyn Green Christy Award-winning author of Between Two Shores

Seamlessly blending both the colonial and contemporary, Heidi Chiavaroli rivets readers with this compelling timeslip novel. I could not put this novel down. Laura Frantz Christy Award-winning author of The Lacemaker

An enthralling story of beauty birthed from sorrow, hope amid ashes, and healing through pain. Tara Johnson Author of Where Dandelions Bloom

Chiavaroli does a good job of tying up the various loose ends she has created. Suffice to say, and not to spoil the ending, when one reaches the end, one closes the book satisfied. New York Journal of Books

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers (February 4, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496434781
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496434784
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 1.2 x 8.3 inches
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Heidi Chiavaroli is a hope-inspired storyteller writing from the deep curiosity of her own heart. Her debut novel, Freedom's Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Her second Carol Award-winning novel, The Orchard House, is inspired by the lesser-known events in Louisa May Alcott's life and led her to write The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast series, a contemporary twist on Little Women. Heidi makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.

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Sacrificial Love meets Redeeming Love
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Sacrificial Love meets Redeeming Love
Once again, I LOVE Heidi Chiavaroli's storytelling! Nothing beats a good book for those relaxing moments. This book weaves the lives of two women separated by centuries. One, a story of sacrificial love and the other...a woman desperately in need of forgiveness.
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Karen Gale
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Yet another amazing Christian novel from Heidi C.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2023
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This book held my attention like no other novel. Switching back and forth between eight generations should have been difficult to accomplish as an author. Heidi accomplished this seamlessly. Interwoven through it all were the themes of honor, loyalty, freedom, self-sacrifice, and most importantly having a Christian foundation—the solid rock of Jesus Christ. His children—the Body of Christ—are never alone. He is our strength. He has told us to become like Him—to be holy. This book demonstrates those who accept Christ and follow hard after Him, then showcases the destruction of those who don’t. Our lives here on earth are an eye blink. Thank the Lord for His kindness, grace, mercy, and unfailing love for His family. Even in our confusion while trying to do what is right in His sight, He will bless us and turn what satan intends for evil to our good and the good of the Kingdom of God. Many lessons can be learned from this book. I highly suggest you read it.
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Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars First Favorite Novel of 2020!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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The Tea Chest was one of my most anticipated reads of 2020, and it was well worth the wait. I’m convinced that Chiavaroli is the queen of dual-time narratives. Both the contemporary and the historical narratives are compulsively readable. There’s never a point that I desired to be back in one when I was in the other, rather I was always eager to “be” in whatever part of the story I found myself in. I couldn’t put the book down, but at the same time, I tried my best not to rush through it, wanting to savor the experience.

Hayley Ashworth is a strong woman. Determined to be the first woman to make it through BUD/S to be a Navy Seal, she returns home to make peace with a negligent mother and to mentally prepare herself for the intense training ahead. What she doesn’t bargain for is running into her first love, Ethan, nor discovering the engrossing story of Emma Malcolm, a woman who lived during the Revolutionary War. Coming face to face with her own past is harrowing enough, and she finds connection in Emma's story.

Emma’s strength is of a different sort; not always strong physically, she possesses a mental and spiritual fortitude that propels her to join a cause in direct contention with her family. I loved the historical details about the Boston Tea Party. I honestly felt like I learned while reading this story, but never felt overwhelmed by information. Everything just flows so well, and both timelines intertwine masterfully. Emma’s story was especially poignant to me; despite being a historical character, I had many similarities with her – certainly not anything I would have chosen, but I adored her strong vulnerability.

I think what I am continually impressed by in Chiavaroli’s stories is she turns failure on its head. Whatever the worst thing it seems like the character could face, she presents them with that. The worst possible outcome shouldn’t be desirable, right? But this is where they shine. This is when they dig deep, surrender not to an external force, but rather their tight-fisted hold on what they feel their life should be and the inability to undo the decisions that lead them to the moment. Because that’s what life is sometimes, getting to the end of yourself and realizing that, yes, it is more than you can bear, but there is a God that meets you at the end of yourself. And in that surrender, there is a precious freedom because no circumstance or pain can take that away.

The Tea Chest is the first novel of the year to make it onto my 2020 favorites shelf. Do yourself a favor and pick this book up, especially if you enjoy dual-time narratives, strong characterization, and authentic history. Highly recommended!
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Stephanie McCall
4.0 out of 5 stars Something as Simple as Tea Touches Off Complex Journeys
Reviewed in the United States on February 29, 2020
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Heidi Chiavaroli continues mastery of the time slip novel with The Tea Chest, uniting a twenty-first century female SEAL-in-training with a colonial maiden living in the thick of pre-Revolutionary Boston. Heidi doesn't go for some of the obvious ties and plot devices, making The Tea Chest interesting, unique, and at times surprising without being classically suspenseful.

Heidi made a wise choice this time around, giving Hayley and Emma longer sections devoted to their stories, rather than switching back and forth frequently. This gives readers time to get to know each woman intimately and understand how her time period and environment contributes to her arcs. In The Tea Chest, I found myself more drawn to Emma than Hayley, possibly because I related to her more as a civilian. However, I enjoyed Hayley as well, especially her determination to become the first female SEAL. Her mantra of, "I will not fail" was relatable to me not only on a personal level, but relatable in terms of the human condition.

Hayley and Emma's emotional and internal arcs speak well to the human condition as a whole, although Emma arguably had higher stakes because as a colonial woman, she was no more free than her burgeoning country and had far fewer options than Hayley. But the desire not to fail, the desire to make the right choices and leave a good legacy, are universal themes Heidi absolutely nailed. Specific plot elements, such as Hayley's relationship with Lena and Emma's struggle after Noah lost a leg, feed beautifully into the universals.

The spiritual thread is subtle here, perhaps a little too subtle at times because it's unclear how Hayley and Emma incorporate God into their lives for much of the book. However, I did like the use of little Mary Fulton as a spiritual conduit, as well as the fact that Hayley is not the stereotype of a modern, female devout Christian. That felt true of who she was as a military woman and a woman who grew up in her circumstances.

I did feel like Hayley's arc was significantly weaker than Emma's. She seemed to repeat a lot of her motivations, and her dedication to military life at the expense of everything and everyone else made her come across as one-dimensional, especially toward the end. I didn't feel invested in her and Ethan's relationship, so I couldn't root for it, particularly because of the arguably unnecessary complications added to it. With that being said, The Tea Chest is still quite enjoyable, and I'm eager to see Heidi Chiavaroli's next book.
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coffeedrinker
3.0 out of 5 stars Shame about the forced end
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2023
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Interesting and compelling story until you hit the gratuitous Christian message at the end imposed randomly and out of keeping with the characters. Read it anyway. You'll learn a lot about the Boston Tea Party in an interesting way. The audiobook is well read.
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