Love's Abiding Joy
by Janette Oke
Taste attributes: familyromancehistoricaldramaslowwholesomerealisticsimplelinearemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivallove conquers allunlikely connections
Boxlist takeWholesome and emotional: an unhurried family novel, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like stories that hit hard.
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Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.8 / 5
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About This Book
When Clark surprises Marty with a trip to visit Missie and Willie LaHaye at their new home. Marty is filled with excitement. She and Missie have so much to catch up on. Marty meets Missie's friend Maria, she gets to see the little sod house, she even meets Missie's children. But when tragedy strikes, will Marty regret ever coming west?
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- Author
- Janette Oke
- Published
- 1983
- Pages
- 229
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- Open Library
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