Six 19th Century historical romances in one book.
A Right, Proper Christmas – Jill Stengl
Set in 1860’s in England, an ex-soldier feels God’s call to preach to those of his class, but no one will teach him theology or even give him a job. He’s starving and homeless when a reverend gives him shelter from a storm and treats him like family. A beautiful upper class woman appreciates his kind and gentle demeanor.
Lost and Found – Ginny Aiken
Set in 1870 in Wales, Rhiannon returns to her mining village in Wales. Her childhood infatuation for Trefor, her father’s mine superintendent, turns into love. She is afraid that he’ll die in an accident like a relative of hers once had, and worries about committing to a future with him. When he disappears down the mineshaft to rescue trapped miners, she decides to leave the village once again.
Tis the Season – Carla Gade
Set in 1820 in New Jersey, Stephan Yost is resident carpenter of Schooley’s Mountain Resort. He spends off-season working on repairs, renovations, and constructing new buildings. The resort’s physician hires him to build a permanent home for the resort’s physician and his daughter Annaliese Braun, who he finds himself falling for.
I Saw Three Ships – Pamela Griffin
Rachel is upset after Malcolm, her childhood love returns to manage the family shipbuilding business in Scotland. He has changed and he’s quite secretive. She wonders why he left abruptly, years ago, without saying good-bye. Malcolm wants to bring Rachel to Farthay House as a companion for his mother He wants to renew their relationship and then he will admit the truth.
Colleen of Erin – Tamela Hancock Murray
Set in 1820 in Dublin, Ireland. Finn Donahue is an Irish merchant who runs the local mercantile. Colleen Sullivan shops at Finn’s mercantile and devotes time to helping others and donating to various causes. She invites Finn to join her in visiting and handing out gifts at the local orphanage. He soon realizes having ample funds to help others has brought forth compassion he never knew existed.
Mercy Mild – Gina Welborn
Set in 1868 in New Jersey. Deputy Sheriff Ezekiel Norcross, who loves children, is bringing some war-orphans to his home town to unit with their new parents. Essie Hasenclever refuses to have children because of her abusive upbringing, therefore is afraid she will abuse her own. She ends up having to temporarily care for a messy child however she loves cleanliness and order.
Amish bishop Henry Lapp eagerly awaits the annual arrival of 20,000 sandhill cranes to the San Luis Valley of Colorado. But his visit to the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge reveals more than just a miracle of God’s creation. Hidden among the bulrushes and cattails is the deceased body of a young woman.
As the local authorities attempt to unravel the mystery, Henry feels God’s calling to use his extraordinary talent to aid in the investigation. His ability to draw from memory in photographic detail could help solve this puzzling case.
Henry’s closest friend, Emma Fisher, has always urged him to embrace his gift. As their relationship deepens, Henry realizes his involvement could put him and those he loves in the direct path of a killer, one who is willing to do anything to cover up a brutal crime, including framing the bishop.
When the Bishop Needs an Alibi is a compelling story of faith, friendship, and finding courage only God can provide.
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