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Christian Fiction September 2020
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| If I Were You by Lynn AustinThe setup: Aristocratic Audrey Barrett, the English widow of an American soldier, needs support from the in-laws she's never met and heads to the U.S. with her young son in 1950.
The problem: When she arrives at her in-laws' home, she discovers Eve, her friend and former maid, who also has a young son...and who has been impersonating Audrey for nearly four years.
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy sweeping historical fiction dealing with class issues should enjoy this faith-filled tale that includes vivid depictions of World War II-era England. |
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| A Mosaic of Wings by Kimberly DuffyStarring: clever Nora Shipley, the only female entomology student in her 1885 Cornell class; wealthy Owen Epps, Nora's academic rival.
What happens: The two recent grads join a research expedition to India, each hoping it'll lead to a scholarship for graduate study. But in this spellbinding land, the two grow closer and Nora is torn between helping a young local girl and advancing in her field.
Why you might like it: This vibrant debut novel has a sweet love story, fascinating details about insects, and an evocative setting. |
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Forever Hidden
by Tracie Peterson
Taking a job at the local roadhouse to help support her family in the wake of her grandfather’s failing health, a woman in a gold-rush Alaskan boomtown attracts dangerous attention while pursuing a relationship with an enigmatic hired man.
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| Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey by Abigail WilsonStarring: Elizabeth, an unwed mother of a young child who's on her way to accept a housekeeper's position; Lord Torrington, a spy for the British crown and the widowed father of two teen daughters, who accosts Elizabeth's carriage by mistake.
What happens: To protect Torrington's vital mission, the two make a marriage of convenience, but threatening notes and a murder mean danger is closer than they thought.
For fans of: novels that combine wholesome Regency romances with a twisty mystery. |
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| The Crow's Call by Wanda E. BrunstetterWhat it's about: After three family members are killed in a buggy accident, Amy King, her widowed mom, her widowed sister, and her younger brother mourn and try to keep their Amish greenhouse business afloat, but a vandal seems determined to destroy their work.
Series alert: This is the 1st entry in the Amish Greenhouse series; the 2nd book, The Mockingbird's Song, was recently released.
Don't miss: appearances by characters who starred in the author's Prayer Jar series, which is set in the same Pennsylvania location. |
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| The Feathered Bone by Julie CantrellStarring: Amanda Salassi, a caring mom and a chaperone for her daughter Ellie's sixth grade school field trip to New Orleans.
What happens: One of the girls -- Ellie's best friend -- disappears without a trace. Devastated by pain and loss yet hoping for the girl's return, those left behind face personal trials, including severe depression.
Is it for you? Dealing with a variety of difficult subjects, this is a challenging but illuminating read with strong faith elements. |
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| Life After by Katie GanshertStarring: Autumn Manning, who survives when a bomb goes off on a Chicago train and kills 22 people, though she can't recall any of it.
What happens: Drawn to the victims' families, Autumn records them sharing memories of their loved ones and connects with one family in particular, a husband and kids who lost their wife and mother -- but then secrets from the past complicate matters for everyone.
Why you might like it: Addressing grief and survivor's guilt, this thought-provoking book is poignant and unputdownable. |
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The Protective One
by Shelley Shepard Gray
Reevaluating her priorities in the aftermath of a friend’s passing, Elizabeth ends her parent-approved relationship with a man who seeks to interfere in her unexpected romance with a childhood friend.
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