This book was a welcome read as I've been up to my ears in school stuff. The story of Lydia Sellers who, newly widowed, moves to Alaska looking for a fresh start to her turbulent life. The story is set right after Alaska has been purchased by the United States and there is much unknown about this untamed land. I enjoy historical fiction and this book (and Tracie Peterson) did not disappoint. :)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 70 novels. She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research.Ephesians 1:18 has become a cornerstone verse for a new non-fiction book she's been working on -- its also become a cornerstone in her life. The verse reads, "I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints."
Tracie and her family live in Belgrade, Montana.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Newly widowed Lydia Sellers discovers that through an unforeseen fluke, she is the sole recipient of her husband's fortune. But instead of granting her security, it only causes strife as her adult stepchildren battle to regain the inheritance for themselves.Lydia, longing to put the memories of her painful marriage behind her, determines to travel to Alaska to join her aunt. Lydia's arrival in Sitka, however, brings two things she didn't expect.
One is the acquaintance of Kjell Bjorklund, the handsome owner of the sawmill. Second is the discovery that she is pregnant with her dead husband's child. What will this mean for her budding relationship with Kjell? And what lengths will her stepchildren go to reclaim their father's fortune? Lydia soon finds her life--and that of her child's--on the line.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Dawn's Prelude, go HERE
I would like to read this book! Our local library has 5 copies, but they're all taken, so I'll have to wait, but look forward to it after reading the first chapter...
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