PAULA'S REVIEW:
Evie Turner wants to be a nurse; that is what she trained for. But she gets ill at the sight of blood. She does not want to disappoint her doctor father. But circumstances force her to help with emergency surgeries. She also loves to plan fundraising events for charity with her mother.
The characters are realistic and live their faith out naturally. Evie is a winsome girl who has foibles but learns to trust God to take care of her. The way she councils Max shows wisdom and grace. Max Garrison is wealthy and helps his father manage many businesses. He meets Evie at a fundraiser. They help each other consider what turn their lives should take.
It was fascinating to learn about some history of Minneapolis, Minnesota and of the fire there in 1893.
You are in for a treat with this historical story from a seasoned author.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Bethany House via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*5 stars and a solid faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
Will their undeniable bond overcome the disasters surrounding them?
Evelyn Turner is determined to work at her physician father's side as he opens a hospital for Minneapolis's poor. But when nursing makes her physically ill, she faces an impossible choice between the promises she's made and her own limitations.
Maxwell Garrison is helping manage his father's investments through the financial crisis of 1893, and he's especially interested in their sawmill businesses. At a Turner family fund raiser, he is horrified when he overhears his father and other mill owners plotting to commit arson and insurance fraud. When Evie and Max meet at the same fund raiser, a connection sparks between them. As their interests in each other grow, they confide their secrets and agree to guard each other's trust.
Then a suspicious and devastating fire sets Minneapolis ablaze, and Max and Evie fear the worst. Even amid the ashes of deception, can they build a life together?
Heartfelt romance, steady faith, and the power of redemption collide in acclaimed author Tracie Peterson's historical novel set in 1893 Minnesota for readers of Janette Oke, Lauraine Snelling, and inspirational Christian fiction.
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