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Christian Fiction March 2021
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| All That We Carried by Erin BartelsStarring: Olivia, an atheist lawyer who spends her days prosecuting criminals; her younger sister, Melanie, who has a successful YouTube channel and takes what she likes from a variety of spiritual beliefs.
What happens: The estranged sisters, who haven't spoken in the decade since their parents' deaths in a car accident, embark on a week-long hiking trip in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Who it's for: Those who like stories that examine sibling relationships, have allegorical elements, or feature evocative natural settings. |
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| Beauty Among Ruins by J'nell CiesielskiWhat it is: A richly detailed historical romance that has a bit of mystery and is set in Scotland against the backdrop of World War I.
What it's about: After being shipped off to English cousins just before war breaks out, spirited American socialite Lily Durham finds herself nursing wounded soldiers at a Scottish castle turned convalescent home in 1915. When strange events occur, Lily works with a Scottish laird to sort out what's going on.
Read this next: Roseanna M. White's Shadows Over England series, which also takes place during WWI. |
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| To Dwell Among Cedars by Connilyn CossetteWhat it's about: In 1070 BC, Philistines capture the Ark of the Covenant. Eight years later, it's been returned to the Hebrews, but not to its original home. Determined to bring the Ark back to Shiloh, Levite musician Ronen is stunned to find that among the people he's supposed to deceive are a Philistine girl he knew years ago and her young brother, who've been adopted into a Hebrew family guarding the Ark.
Series alert: Introducing Connilyn Cossette's Covenant House series, this well-researched Biblical novel will be followed in July by the 2nd entry, Between the Wild Branches. |
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| The Dress Shop on King Street by Ashley ClarkWhat it is: A faith-filled novel with romance and vividly drawn characters that takes place over several decades in the Southern United States.
What happens: In 1946, teenage Millie Middleton, who's biracial, begins passing as white in order to have a career in dressmaking. In modern times, recent college grad Harper is at a crossroads and turns to Millie for help. When circumstances lead them both to Charleston, they fight fear and doubt to work toward owning their own dress shop. |
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| A Common Life by Jan KaronThe setup: In the small town of Mitford, North Carolina, 62-year-old bachelor Episcopal priest Tim Kavanagh proposes to his neighbor Cynthia Coppersmith.
What happens: There’s music to select, floral centerpieces to arrange, and a honeymoon to plan, and as Father Tim and Cynthia hammer out the details, the rest of Mitford is abuzz over the impending nuptials.
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy weddings and gentle humor won’t want to miss this delightful 6th entry in Jan Karon’s beloved Mitford series. |
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| The Bake Shop by Amy ClipstonStarring: Christiana Kurtz, a talented baker who runs a popular roadside bake stand in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; leather craftsman Jeff Stoltzfus, who's still emotionally wounded after a broken engagement.
What happens: Christiana moves her business to the local market, where she meets Jeff, who has a stand there -- but their growing closeness is threatened by her strict Amish father's disapproval, Jeff's trust issues, and some unfortunate events. |
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