This historic home holds the keys to their destiny . . . and their hearts
Abandoned at birth, her family roots a mystery, historical museum
curator Sloane Kelley has dedicated her life to making sure others know
theirs. When a donor drops off a dusty old satchel, she doesn't expect
much from the common artifact . . .until she finds real treasure inside:
a nineteenth-century diary. Now she's on the hunt to find out more.
Garrett Anderson just wanted to clean out his grandmother's historic but
tumbledown farmhouse before selling it to fund her medical care. With
her advancing Alzheimer's, he can't afford to be sentimental about the
family home. But his carefully ordered plan runs up against two
formidable obstacles: Sloane, who's fallen in love with both the diaries
and the house, and his own heart, which is irresistibly drawn to
Sloane.
A century and a half earlier, motherless Annabelle Collins embarks with
her aunt and uncle on the adventure of a lifetime: settling the prairies
of Sedgwick County, Kansas. The diaries she left behind paint a
portrait of life, loss, and love--and a God who faithfully carries her
through it all. Paging through the diaries together takes Sloane and
Garrett on a journey they never could have planned, which will change
them in ways they never imagined.
This warm, beautifully written split-time novel will resonate with
readers looking for stories that reveal the beauty of God's plan for our
lives, and how our actions ripple for generations.
About The Author
Amanda Wen
is an award-winning writer of inspirational romance and split-time
women’s fiction. She has placed first in multiple writing contests,
including the 2017 Indiana Golden Opportunity, the 2017 Phoenix Rattler,
and the 2016 ACFW First Impressions contests. She was also a 2018 ACFW
Genesis Contest finalist.
Wen is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and
regularly contributes author interviews for their Fiction Finder
feature. She also frequently interviews authors for her blog
and is a contributor to the God Is Love blog. Her debut novel, Roots of
Wood and Stone, releases from Kregel Publications on February 2, 2021.
In addition to her writing, Wen is an accomplished professional cellist
and pianist who frequently performs with orchestras, chamber groups, and
her church’s worship team. She serves as a choral accompanist as well. A
lifelong denizen of the flatlands, Wen lives in Kansas with her
patient, loving, and hilarious husband, their three adorable Wenlets,
and a snuggly Siamese cat.
To find Amanda Wen’s blog and short stories, visit www.amandawen.com. Readers can also follower her on Facebook (@AuthorAmandaWen), Twitter (@AuthorAmandaWen), and Instagram (@authoramandawen).
What Others Are Saying
“Winding through past and present and linking them in surprising ways,
Wen’s debut novel captures the legacy of a historic farmhouse and all
the people who’ve made their lives there. I was rooting for Sloane out
of the gate, and my heart went up and down with her. Wen writes with
warmth and a delightful voice about heritage, family, and the nature of
what’s truly important.”
—Joanna Davidson Politano, author of The Love Note
“A moving, enchanting story of love and loss. Amanda Wen takes readers
on an adventure that weaves past and present together in a beautiful
tapestry of skillful storytelling. I was blown away by this book and its
timeless message.”
—Heidi Chiavaroli, Carol Award–winning author of Freedom’s Ring and The Tea Chest
My Review
We flash to the eighteen hundreds and back again, and all the while you become very involved in what is Annabelle's story, and then present day dealing with the challenges life presents. We are given a brother and sister, having recently losing their mother, are not cleaning out and taking care of their grandmother. She lives in the family homestead, but is deep into alzheimer's and they know the time is coming and hard decisions have to be made.
We also meet Sloane Kelley, a young woman who has always felt she doesn't belong, but is working at the Historical Museum, when a dusty satchel is dropped off. In this bag is a diary that is about to change everyone's life, and we are about to be drawn into the Collin's Family, and I didn't want to leave. This book is rich is love and history, a bit of sweet romance, both in the past and present, and a deep love of God!
I received this book through the Publisher Kregel and Read With Audra Blog Tour, and was not required to give a positive review.
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