The Calling of Emily Evans
- 228pages
- 8 heures de lecture
When Emily Evans hears of the prairie's vast need for teachers, she feels called to help. But is she prepared to run aparish alone? Ages 11-14.
Les Femmes de l'Ouest Séries
Cette série raconte les histoires de femmes courageuses qui se sont aventurées dans le Far West américain au XIXe siècle. Chaque récit s'inspire d'événements réels, se concentrant sur la force de la foi, la résilience et la détermination face à des défis incroyables. Ces femmes découvrent leur force intérieure tout en construisant de nouvelles vies et communautés dans un paysage rude. C'est un témoignage de leur esprit indomptable et de la foi qui les a guidées à travers chaque épreuve.
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Putting her hope in God, Julie races for a way to save her town after the closing of a timber mill.
A captivating story of a young girl who must assume responsibility for raising her younger siblings.
Damaris - Auf der Suche nach Geborgenheit
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Damaris ist erst fünfzehn Jahre alt, als sie sich einem Siedlertreck in den Westen anschließt. Sie flieht vor ihrem gewalttätigen, alkoholsüchtigen Vater und verlässt ein Zuhause, das nie eines war. Am Ziel ihrer Reise begegnet sie zum ersten Mal Menschen, die ihr Liebe und Achtung entgegenbringen. Mit ihrer Hilfe lernt Damaris, Hass und Verzweiflung zu überwinden, und sie lernt Gott als ihren wahren Vater kennen, dem sie ihr Leben und ihre Zukunft anvertrauen kann ...
They Called Her Mrs. Doc
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Cassandra Dell Winston recounts her life as the wife of a physician on the frontier.
The Measure of a Heart
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Anna Trent felt fortunate to finish the eighth grade with first-class honors. Already past her sixteenth birthday, most of the girls her age had been forced long ago to drop out to help at home. She loved school loved to learn, loved the excitement of new discoveries, loved the quickening of her pulse as she shared some great adventure in the pages of a book. And now that is over. The oldest child in a farming family with six young brothers, Anna is shy, sensitive and a bit self-conscious. But when Austin Barker comes to their church to fill the pastorate for the summer months, the young seminarian is captured by Anna's admirable qualities, especially her intense desire to learn. Through his books and correspondence, Anna's education continues to expand, and the sweet country girl grows into a lovely woman. When they meet again, will she be able to believe that Austin's words are sincere? Despite the compassion and grace she so effectively lives, and despite her selfless commitment to God and His Word, what can she do when time does not erase the inadequacy she feels or her struggles with the standard that measures her heart? Will she ever be able to see herself as others do? If only the feelings of guilt and inadequacy would go away-
A Bride for Donnigan
- 223pages
- 8 heures de lecture
Kathleen O'Malley stands on the deck of the Barreth Lily, watching her homeland fade from view as she embarks on a journey to America to meet a man she has never seen. Though she had been unhappy in her previous life, the emotions swirling within her make her yearn for the familiarity she is leaving behind. As the shoreline disappears into the mist, she grapples with the reality of marrying a total stranger. Meanwhile, on a prairie farm far from Boston, Donnigan Harrison awaits Kathleen's arrival. He has achieved many dreams—a cozy cabin, a sturdy barn, and flourishing crops—but he feels an overwhelming loneliness on the frontier. With limited options for companionship, the idea of a mail-order bride, once unthinkable, has become a viable solution. As the moment of their meeting approaches, Donnigan is filled with excitement, akin to a child on Christmas Eve. Yet, beneath his anticipation lies a deep-seated fear—what have I done? The journey ahead is fraught with uncertainty for both Kathleen and Donnigan as they prepare to forge a new life together.
Living in the wilderness with her grandfather, a trapper, Kendra returns to school and soon must decide between love with the older brother of a classmate and staying with her grandfather. Original.
Too Long a Stranger
- 303pages
- 11 heures de lecture
The sudden death of her husband had left Sarah Perry and her baby Rebecca alone in their small frontier town. The question from a kind neighbor woman, "What do you plan to do?", seemed impossible to answer. All that remained was their home and the freight-hauling business - if sold, it would be at a loss. Sarah was not trained for any job, and she had nowhere to turn. But Sarah resolved for Rebecca's sake to put her life back together and go on. And to everyone's surprise, Sarah finds a way. But the choices forced upon her by life on the frontier are very hard, especially the question of how to care for Rebecca. The most difficult decision comes when Sarah determines that the best thing for her little daughter's future is to send her away to boarding school. But the distance that separates them over the years cannot be measured in miles. When the day finally arrives that Rebecca comes home, both mother and daughter find themselves viewing each other from two different worlds. What hope is there of restoring the bond that once was between them?
Louisa, Mit den Augen des Herzens
- 238pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Louisa wünscht sich, ein Einzelkind zu sein, da ihre Schwester Glenna ständig bewundert wird. Während Glenna als bezaubernd gilt, fühlt sich Louisa unscheinbar und weniger wertvoll. Die Spannungen zwischen den Schwestern wachsen, bis ein Ereignis Louisa zwingt, sich ihren inneren Konflikten zu stellen.
A Gown of Spanish Lace
- 285pages
- 10 heures de lecture
A teenaged girl kidnapped by outlaws, the mysterious wedding dress and the young man she comes to love.
Drums of Change
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
An Indian girl is forced to go to a reservation with her people where she is confused by the white people's culture and their God.
