Unemployed mill worker Zoe Hart jumps at the opportunity to emigrate to
British Columbia in 1863 to find a better life and be reunited with her
brother, who fled from home after being accused of a crime.
Pastor
to miners in the mountains, Abe Merivale discovers an abandoned baby
during a routine visit to Victoria and joins efforts with Zoe, one of
the newly arrived bride-ship women, to care for the infant. While there,
he's devastated by the news from his fiancee in England that she's
marrying another man.
With mounting pressure to find the baby a
home, Zoe accepts a proposal from a miner of questionable character
after he promises to help her locate her brother. Intent on protecting
Zoe and frustrated by his failed engagement, Abe offers his own hand as
groom. After a hasty wedding, they soon realize their marriage of
convenience is not so convenient after all.
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About The Author
Jody Hedlund is the author of
over twenty historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of
numerous awards including the Christy, Carol, and Christian Book Award.
Jody
lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy children, and
five spoiled cats. Although Jody prefers to experience daring and
dangerous adventures through her characters rather than in real life,
she’s learned that a calm existence is simply not meant to be (at least
in this phase of her life!).
When she’s not penning another of
her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading,
especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.
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My Review
What a great read, and this is the third book in the series, and while there are a few recurring characters, this book could be read alone. There are a few references to the past reads, but you won’t be lost.
This is Pastor Abe’s chance to find love, his hearts desire is still in England, when circumstances take a turn, and Zoe Hart appears.
Zoe is a joy of a character, she shows love and compassion to most everyone, and she sure has a heart for children.
We are again reminded of the conditions in England that leads these young woman to travel to the unknown, no jobs and no food, but what will they face when they arrive in Western Canada. These are strong woman and there could be stories here for all of them.
As I finished this read, I felt as if the author had given me a personal gift, I just hated for it to end!
I received this book through the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.
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