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c2002., Adult, Bethany House Publishers Call No: FIC AUS Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Refiner's fireSummary Note: Caroline Fletcher finds her life torn apart by the Civil War, and she risks her own life to fight for what she believes in.
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[2021]., Adults, Tyndale House Publishers Call No: FIC AUS Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence. Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death? Lena's daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy. Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow will test them in ways she could never have imagined. The Nazi invasion propels these women onto paths that cross in unexpected, sometimes-heartbreaking ways. Yet the story that unfolds illuminates the surprising endurance of the human spirit and the power of faith and love to carry us through"--
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c2003., Adults, Bethany House Call No: FIC AUS Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Refiner's fire Volume: #2Summary Note: "One deceived by a life of wealth and ease, the other desperate to flee her true identity. In a land shattered by war, unlikely heroes test the limits of their strength and discover the love has a meaning far beyond their imagination." --from back cover.
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[2018], Adults, Bethany House, A division of Baker Publishing Group Call No: FIC AUS Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: [Waves of mercy] Volume: #2Summary Note: "In 1890s Chicago, socialite Anna Nicholson can't seem to focus on her upcoming marriage. When she learns new information about her past, she hires Pinkerton detectives. But when unflattering stories threaten her reputation and engagement, she discovers that God's purpose for her life isn't as simple as she had hoped"--
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c2007., Adults, Bethany House Call No: FIC AUS Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Set in Chicago during the time of the World's Fair, this is the story of Violet Hayes whose search to find her mother exposes the young woman to the world about her--from high society to the poor immigrant families; from the suffragette movement to the security of a suitable marriage match. As Violet contemplates what course her life will take, she will discover the missing parts of her family's past--and, ultimately, Violet will discover herself.
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[2016]., Adults, Bethany House, A division of Baker Publishing Group Call No: FIC AUS Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "Haunted by the Unknowns of their pasts, two women search for answers along the shore of Lake Michigan. Chicago socialite Anna Nicholson retreats to the Hotel Ottawa in Holland, Michigan, after breaking her engagement with her wealthy fiance. Filled with questions about her newfound faith and troubled by a recurring nightmare, Anna finds solace in Derk Vander Veen, a seasonal hotel worker who plans to go into the ministry. Prompted by a request from her son, Geesje de Jonge begins to sift through memories of emigrating from the Netherlands almost fifty years ago. As she writes them down for the Semi-Centennial anniversary of the town's settlement, her story takes on a life of its own as she honestly and painfully recalls her regrets, doubts, hardships, and joys. Her story captivates Derk, who sees similarities between Geesje and Anna, and wishes to bring the two together. Past and present collide as Anna and Geesje seek clarity, but neither expects the revelations that await them." --from back cover. .
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[2021]., Adults, Tyndale House Publishers Call No: FIC AUS Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: "From the bestselling author of If I Were You comes a nostalgic and endearing holiday story that reminds us that sometimes, the most meaningful gifts are the ones we least expect and don't deserve. Best friends Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in postwar America, thrilled at the prospect of starting new traditions with their five-year-old sons. But when the Sears Christmas Wish Book arrives and the boys start obsessing over every toy in it, Audrey and Eve realize they must first teach them the true significance of the holiday. They begin by helping Bobby and Harry plan gifts of encouragement and service for those in their community, starting by walking an elderly neighbor's yellow lab-since a dog topped the boys' wish list for Santa. In the charming tale that follows, Audrey and Eve are surprised to find their own hearts healing from the tragedies of war and opening to the possibility of forgiveness and new love"--
