New River, Virginia. 1904.
Lizbeth Bennet longs to preserve her family’s farm, securing a future
for her and her sisters, a difficult task in their Appalachian coal
mining town. Money is scarce, and Lizbeth is determined to find a way
without giving up treasured pieces of her family’s legacy. But when the
mine is put up for sale, it’s clear change is approaching. A contingent
of coal barons descends on the town to investigate whether the mine is
worth their investment, among them a young man rumored to be a very
rich, eligible bachelor.
William Drake arrives focused on
business and keeping his distance from the townspeople, especially those
living on land entangled with the mine, including a farmer by the name
of Bennet. As William digs through legal issues, his struggle to weigh
the potential financial gain against what is right for the community
grows more complicated when he meets one of the Bennet daughters.
Despite
an awkward first meeting, Lizbeth and William continue to cross paths,
and soon Lizbeth questions her first impression of the man she believed
to be proud and indifferent. But just as their friendship begins to
evolve, a revelation shakes Lizbeth’s tenuous trust, and she learns all
may not be as it seems. To determine what is true, and step toward a
love she’s barely dared dream of, Lizbeth must confront her own
prejudices . . . and decide whether the future she’s always imagined is
the one her heart truly wants most after all.
About The Author
A Christy and Carol Award winner, Joanne Bischof DeWitt writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the reader's heartstrings. She lives in California with her new husband and their six children making her a big fan of conversations, laughter, and large dinner tables.
My Review
A classic story, but beautifully redone, and I wanted to continue on in their lives!
A highlight on the rough lives of coal mines, and the young boys that leave school, but also belonging to the company store.
Set in a cozy mountain town in Virginia, and I could picture the family farm, and the two remaining mules. Five girls, all willing to do their share to help!
There is some sweet romance, and of course, things don't always go smoothly, but we are gifted with the journey.
I highly recommend this sweet Christian read!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Tyndale House, and was not required to give a positive review.
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