“A View Most Glorious,” by Regina Scott is a nice novel about “Cora” Coraline Baxter who is doing all she can in 1863 Tacoma, Washington to avoid being married off by her mother. She has no desire to be dependent on any man after seeing her mother struggle. She would rather devote her time to the women’s voting rights movement than to marry. In order to avoid marrying the wealthy man (Cash Kincaid) that her mother has picked out, she determines to show her worth by climbing Mount Rainier. She enlists the help of local guide Nathan Hardee, who would like nothing better than to get the best of Cash Kincaid.

The description of the area is wonderful, but I struggled to connect with some of the characters. The romance that ensues is natural and develops well.

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Fighting for women’s suffrage, climbing Mt. Rainier, and fighting society’s unnecessary restrictions, are all themes Regina Scott deals with in A View Most Glorious. Coraline Baxter decides to climb Mt. Rainier (or is it Tacoma?) with social outcast and mountain guide, Nathan Hardee. Doing so will draw attention to her cause and free her of her mother’s matrimonial expectations.
I don’t know if I was delighted or dismayed by the big loop Scott throws the reader for as a character makes a totally unexpected decision. It certainly upped the ante for the outcome of the perilous journey!
Faith is a quiet, steadying influence in both Hardee’s life and the book. Several times, Nathan can be found with his Bible in hand, worshipping outdoors by himself before the day begins. Scott doesn't preach in this story, but the power of the Scripture and its Creator are very evident.
I felt for pitiful Cora, who can stand up for and take care of herself- almost. She is so strong and determined, and she can handle herself at a job in a man’s world. She can be the voice for the suffragettes in Tacoma. Yet, she cannot stand against her mother’s iron will.
I loved Cora’s stepfather. He cares for her in a most loving, diligent way. He sacrifices much for Cora and manages to be a go-between for Cora and her mother, without ruffling feathers. Now, if he can just develop a spine!
Nathan is rough around the edges, but a gem on the interior. The question is, whether he and Cora can find a common calling, or whether Cora will follow society’s designs.
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Cora is a fervent supporter of Women's suffrage. She attended university
and works at her stepfather bank.

With her suffragette group she decides to climb Mount Rainier in order
to rally more supporters to their cause and also demonstrate what women
are capable of.

Climbing Mount Rainier testify of all the efforts women have to do to take
their place in society.

Nathan Hardee lost everything after his father's suicide and left the comfortable
life he once knew to live near the mountain. He is the one who is going to
help Cora in her venture and also challenge her to become who she is supposed
to be.

Besides her goal of reaching Mount Rainier Cora must decide what she really
wants in life and choose between her mother's wishes and standards or listen
to her heart.

I liked Cora's character, her courage, her determination and her integrity are
good examples.

This is a great book with vivid descriptions of Mount Rainier and I also liked the
facts that the author used true events: Fay Fuller was an american journalist. In 1890 she
became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Rainier.

"And if women can climb mountains, surely they have the same right to vote as man."

Coraline Baxter does not want to fit in with proper society. Her mind is too keen and her interests too broad to play the simpering socialite, doomed to a life of comfort without fulfillment. She is one of few women who have attended college and gone on to get a job outside the home, ambitions that seem frivolous at best for a woman of her social standing in the late 1800’s. With these accomplishments in hand, Cora has been nominated by her friends to climb Mt. Ranier in the name of suffrage; if a woman can summit the grand lady, then a woman surely is capable of the vote. More than advancement of the suffragist movement is at stake, though. If Cora does not succeed, she must marry the man her mother has chosen for her; one whose appearances are greatly deceptive of his character. To summit Ranier, Cora and her stepfather have enlisted the services of Nathan Hardee. A former fellow Tacoma socialite, family scandal prompted Nathan to eschew the trappings of the proper society which shunned him at a time when his family needed support. Determined to never be like those people again, Nathan has embraced the mountain man lifestyle, caring for neighbors and guiding those who wish to summit the mountain. The last thing he needs is to be responsible for guiding a delicate flower with a weak constitution and her privileged stepfather, but Coraline Baxter is determined to prove she’s no shy violet. Matching his strength with her determination could prove that they are stronger together. And that looking at others with compassion and understanding just might lead to a fulfillment like no other. Regina Scott forges through several difficult social subjects with grace and passion in A View Most Glorious, the third of her American Wonders Collection series. Her writing is powerful; descriptions that make the reader feel as though they are indeed journeying alongside Cora and Nathan, as well as social statements with purpose and grace. With great attention to detail and historical accuracy, Scott brings us with her to illuminate, educate, and entertain. Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me a copy to read and review. All opinions expressed here are my own and are completely genuine.

A View Most Glorious is part of the American Wonders Collection by Regina Scott. These historical novels all are set in national parks. This novel is set in Tacoma, Washington and Mount Rainier in 1893. Coraline Baxter is a debutante turned suffragette who wants to climb Mount Rainier to prove that woman can do anything. Her mother objects but her good-natured stepfather wants to climb the mountain as well. Nathan Hardee was once part of society, but now he works in the wilderness ... and he agrees to help guide Cora and her hiking party up the mountain.

I wanted to read this novel because I enjoyed the previous two books in the series so much. I love historical fiction and am interested in the national parks. The subtle inspirational message of these books is also very appealing to me.

This was a delightful read! Cora is a sympathetic protagonist. She wants more out of life than an arranged society marriage. I admired her determination and strength of conviction. And Nathan! I enjoyed getting to know him slowly, as a reader, as Cora got to know him on their trip. Their slow building love story was very appealing.

I recommend A View Most Glorious, and this series, for fans of historical fiction and especially for anyone who is interested in the national parks. The novels are so well written and provide a glimpse at a historical setting that is rarely seen in fiction.

This American Wonders series showcasing the National Parks has been educational and fun to read. I especially liked how the author included such serious women’s suffragette matters in this story. It was eye-opening to see what women would do for the movement. I appreciated how the author showed the struggles and how the socialites ruled. It gave insight into what was expected of Caroline Baxter (who was reluctantly part of that group). How could she be respectful to her mother yet follow her heart and convictions. Coraline was willing to accept her mother’s wishes for her life if she failed to climb to the top of Mount Rainier, hence proving a woman can do anything. Cora soon finds this task is far more complicated and demanding than she ever imagined. The thought that she could lose at this task scared her.

This is a well-written compelling story, demonstrating just how far and to what lengths women went through to get the right to vote. I liked how the author showed the huge opposition that was willing to stop them from reaching their goal. I appreciated the fact that Cora wanted to respect her mother’s wishes yet still stick to what she believed her heart was her calling.

I enjoyed her levelheaded, thoughtful, mountain climber guide Nathan Hardee who knew firsthand what high society dictated. He escaped that life and was happier, or so he thought until he starts on this adventure with opinionated Cora Baxter. The year is 1893 Tacoma, Washington. Cora and Nathan are headed to the summit of a 14, 000 mountain. She was required to bring along a chaperone – her stepfather believes in Cora and agrees to play his part.

I enjoyed how the main characters grew as they climbed up the mountain. All the travelers get a view most glorious, not only of the mountain, but also a surprising view on their lives and what’s important. Rock climbing is not like today, where we have lots of fancy equipment. I liked how the author made the reader feel as if they were part of the climb. This was a fun read that leaves a smile on your face and happiness in your heard when you close the book.

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The story opens in Tacoma in 1893. Coraline Baxter, a socialite who is also a member of the Women's Suffrage Association, has made a deal with her mother. Coraline wants to climb to the summit of Mt. Rainier to prove that women can do anything a man can do and thereby should given the right to vote. Should she fail she will marry the man her mother chooses for her. Coraline needs a guide and Nathan Hardee is the best. He is a man with a troubled past and he knows the trappings of Coraline's world. After testing her stamina, he agrees to act as her guide. With a great deal at stake, their adventure begins. Will Coraline realize her dream?
The author brings to readers a world so vividly depicted that readers are immersed in it. It is as though we are we are making the climb, too. The characters are a fascinating group, coming from all walks of life. Set during a time when so many are hurting financially, a realistic picture of the hardships and inequities is put forth. The story line is not predictable, nor are the actions of the characters. There are surprises and challenges of all sorts.
I found this story to be exciting and informative. It is well worth reading. Highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell and NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I enjoyed this sweet historical romance! I loved the setting of the Pacific Northwest! I especially enjoyed the journey of defying what was "expected" of a lady at that time. That she did something that was difficult for everyone not just women. A fantastic novel!

I received an ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for sending this arc for an honest review!

This story was such an enticing and captivating adventure. It’s a one of a kind epic journey where we watch the MC grow, travel, and make her mark on the world. It is truly a never to forget story that sets not just the charcaters goals, but also gets you motivated to want to do more and set your goals as well.

This historical story of a female traveling truly inspired me, and showed me many things a woman was able to do and prove how strong willed they can be to move forward.

A View Most Glorious is the third book in the American Wonders Collection by Regina Scott. While being part of a great series, this is a wonderful stand alone story. This story takes place in Washington in 1893. When most people are financially struggling and many out of work, Coraline has attended college and works at her step-father’s bank. To avoid a marriage she does not want, she makes a deal with her mother that if she can climb Mount Rainer, she will not be forced to marry.

This is a fun book to read that has several messages within it. Cora’s mother has married three times and uses her status to get what she wants. Cora longs for living a different life, one of value and helping others. Her step-father loves her as his own and will do anything to help her. Nathan left the life he was use to after his father’s death and now lives away from the city while helping others. His mother married after his father’s death to maintain her position in society and had nothing to do with him.

This is an easy to read story with wonderful main characters. It is well written and easy to imagine the breathtaking view of the mountain and it’s surroundings. I really enjoyed how Nathan and Cora were able to make it through the climb as well as dealt with their mother’s attitudes and make allowances in their lives for the good of not just themselves but their families as well.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley, this is my honest review.

Title: A View Most Glorious
Author: Regina Scott

Series: American Wonders Collection Book 3

Chapters: 31

Pages: 368

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction, Christian Historical Romance

Rating: 4 stars

Publisher: Revell



I'm not going to lie A View Most Glorious by Regina Scott while an enjoyable read it was not my favorite of the series. Though I did enjoy learning about Mt. Rainier before it become a National Park. As are the books in the series are set at National Parks before they were parks. And even though this wasn't my favorite of the series I loved Coraline Baxter as a character and heroine. I loved her determination and the fact that she didn't fit the mold that her mother wanted to put her in. It was because of real life women like Cora that I am able to not only vote but climb a mountain if I so chose. Not that my asthma would let me. Nathan Hardee was a hero that was technically between two worlds, though he fit better in the one he chose than the one he was born into.



A View Most Glorious was a book about not only trusting God but about learning not only who you are, but knowing who your true friends are. All in all it was a good ending to a great series.


I received a copy of this book from the publisher a part of a blog tour. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.



I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

In 1893 Tacoma, WA, Coraline Baxter stands out. Not just for her beauty, but because she holds a college degree and works as an accountant at her stepfather’s bank. When the members of the Tacoma Women’s Suffrage Association elect her to reignite their campaign to give women the vote by proving women have the same capabilities as men, Cora agrees. Even though it means climbing to the top of Tacoma (Mt. Rainier). Against the wishes of her socialite mother.

Her stepfather applauds Cora’s goal and agrees to procure a guide and climb with her to maintain propriety. To placate her mother, Cora must agree to marry the man of her mother’s choice upon her return. And Cora has no intention of marrying Cash Kincaid. Failure is not an option.

Once a man of society, nor a mountain guide, Nathan Hardee wants nothing to do with the life he left behind. And when Mr. Winston offers to pay generously for Nathan’s guiding services, Nathan has no desire to lead a pampered, frivolous socialite up the tallest mountain in Washington. Until he meets Miss Coraline Baxter. At his partner’s urging, Nathan agrees to put her through a series of tests before making his final decision. As he gets to know Cora, he understands her conviction and drive to make the world better for others.

Will Cora summit the mountain? And once she sees a view most glorious, will she ever feel satisfied with her normal life?

Why I Loved This Book

Scott builds a charming cast of characters and invites the reader along on an impressive feat for any generation—summiting Mt. Rainier. Along the way, readers learn about the name controversy, the suffrage movement, and the Panic of 1893. The meticulous attention to detail and cameo appearances by historical figures make this a true work of historical fiction.

Fans of Tracie Peterson, Karen Witemeyer, and Kim Vogel Sawyer will enjoy this third installment in Scott’s American Wonders Collection (a standalone book series set in different National Parks).

A View Most Glorious, by Regina Scott, opens up with Caroline Baxter attempting to convince Nathan Hardee to accompany her to the peak of Mount Rainier. The year is 1893 and Nathan does not trust that this woman and father will be able to pay the fee. Also, his experience with society women leads Nathan to believe that she may not be up to the trek!

After Nathan agrees to accompany Caroline and her father up this amazing mountain peak, he is amazed to see all that Caroline is able to do on this dangerous journey. Once Caroline finally accomplishes her goal, you sense that she feels a bit attached to Nathan!

The next question concerns whether this attraction is strong enough to cause her to leave the wealth of her current world to embrace a quieter life with Nathan. Hold tight for an exciting conclusion to this tale!

I really enjoyed this book and this series. I loved learning about the different National Parks and I loved how in this book we learned about the history of women and mountain climbing. I thought that was a very interesting concept. I also loved seeing how strong the lead character was and how she wanted to make a difference in the world. I liked seeing the hardships she went through to climb the mountain and how she overcame those hardships. This was a really enjoyable book.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

This book is book 3 in the American Wonders series. All books feature a famed American site set in a historical time period. This series is a little out of my comfort zone, but there was something I found intriguing about the books, so I knew I had to pick them up. I started with book 3, but I feel that these are all most likely stand alone books within the series, and I had no trouble starting in the middle of the series. I really enjoyed reading about Coraline Baxter and her experience wanting to climb Mount Rainier, something that wasn't really in the cards for a woman to accomplish. She gets paired up with Nathan Hardee for her climb. In doing this climb, Coraline is trying to get out of an arranged marriage per her mother. I really enjoyed the characters in this story. I am so excited to read the first two books and I hope there is more to come!

Exhilarating. Breathtaking. Inspiring.
A View Most Glorious is an amazing book!
I don’t know which was more impactful for me when reading A View Most Glorious. The characters or the pictures Ms. Scott created of the scenery and adventure. First, I absolutely loved Cora! She’s somebody that’s got spunk and is a lot of fun. It always amazes me how people can grow up to be like this when they have parents like her mother… 🙂
I love the antagonists in Cora’s mom and Kincaid. Misguided love can be one of the most difficult things to overcome. And I especially adored Cora’s stepfather!! Especially his flaws.
But, I can’t get over the word pictures Ms. Scott created. I could have sat for hours just reveling in the beauty she shared as the team climbed the mountain.
I must say… Way to go, Ms. Scott!!
(In case you haven’t guessed, I strongly suggest that you read A View Most Glorious! 😉 )

"If you ask me, the more charity we give out, the less these fellows are inclined to work."

This series set in 3 different places of natural beauty has been so enjoyable. This book is set in Washington and focuses on the beautiful Mount Rainier. Coraline Baxter is not the normal lady of 1893. She has completed college, is an accountant in her father's bank, and is a strong supporter of the suffragette movement. In order to show men that women can do anything they set their minds to, Coraline decides she will attack the climb of Mount Rainier to the top and become the 3rd woman to do so. Her stepfather supports her, but her mother is more interested in arranging a marriage for Cora.

Coraline was definitely a strong, "I can do anything," kind of woman. She held strongly to her opinions, but also would listen to others when it came to safety which made Nathan Hardee a perfect guide for Cora up the mountain. I loved how the relationship between them developed, and the two secondary characters: Stephen Winston, Cora's stepfather, and Waldo Vance, Nathan's guiding partner were perfect additions. Of course, there had to be a villain, and Cash Kincaid filled the bill perfectly.

This was a wonderful conclusion to this glorious American Wonders series. I'm hoping Regina Scott will add some more!

**I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions are mine alone. I was not compensated for this review.

Cora is an amazing woman. When she is asked to climb Mt. Rainier to bring attention to the women's suffragette movement, she is determined to do it. It gets more complicated with the stipulations her mother brings to the deal. Her step-father, Winston, showed great love for her and really believed in her abilities as a person, not just as a woman. He went to great lengths for her. He doesn't parent out of fear but gives Cora room and grace to prove herself. He's wonderful, as are Nathan and Waldo.

It was a fascinating ploy to use climbing Rainier to impact women's rights. I enjoyed the trek but felt it could have been a little more harrowing. Still it was a solid, satisfying adventure.

Thank you to Revell for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Reluctant socialite Coraline Baxter longs to live a life of significance and leave her mark on the world. When her local suffragette group asks her to climb Mount Rainier to raise awareness of their cause, she jumps at the chance, even though she has absolutely no climbing experience. If she can do it, any woman can do it. And after her mother issues an ultimatum--that Cora marry the man of her mother's choosing if she is not successful--Cora must do it. But she can't do it alone.

Noted mountain guide Nathan Hardee initially refuses to help Cora, but has a change of heart when he sees what is at stake. He knows enough about the man Cora's mother has chosen to know that the headstrong young woman should have nothing to do with him, much less marry him.

Climbing Rainier will require all of Cora's fortitude and will lead her and Nathan to rediscover their faith in God and humanity. These two loners make unlikely partners in righting a wrong and may just discover that only together is the view most glorious.

My review: Cora wants to climb Mt. Rainier for two reasons. She wants to prove that a woman can climb the mountain as good as any man. Also, if she climbs it and reaches the summit her mother won't make her marry Cash Kincaid. Who she can't stand. Cora and her step father hire Nathan Hardee to be their guide. Nathan has reservations about their ability to reach the summit. He is persuaded to be their guide as he knows Cash Kincaid and doesn't want to see her forced into marrying him. Cora's mom was a snob and overbearing mother who thought she knew best no matter what anyone else said. Her step father seemed to care more for Cora that her mother did and wanted only the best for her.

This book held my interest throughout. I was given this book by Revell Publishing in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

I absolutely love the American Wonders series by Regina Scott. I have read all of them and I really hope there will be more to come.
The series is centered around amazing American sites set during a historical time period.
The way she describes these sites you can vividly see it in your mind and definitely feel as though you are there with the characters.
With each book I have read in this series I have learned a lot, this time it was about Mount Rainier National Park and the majestic climb to the summit.
This is an adventurous tale and I really enjoyed it.
There is an informational note from the author in the back of the book that I found interesting as well.
Do yourself a favor and read this whole series, it is great!


Pub Date 05 Oct 2021
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All opinions expressed are my own.