Emilie Rhodes
wants nothing more that the opportunity to prove herself as a journalist. Her
mother, and thus her editor in chief father, feel that pursuing more ladylike
ventures is a better use of Emilie’s time. Will Emilie submit to their desires,
or follow her calling, even if it means working for her father’s competing
newspaper? Renowned orator, Noah Shaw has come to Beatrice, Nebraska to speak
at the 1890 Chautauqua series. While there, might he be able to learn more
about his family’s history from Colonel Josiah Barton? To add even more confusion,
more difficult life choices, Emilie and Noah must sort through the feelings
that are quickly developing between them.
Whitson’s readers
will not only enjoy the story of her leading characters, but there is a cast of
secondary characters whose stories hold their own charm. Ladora, Colonel Barton’s
housekeeper, is a woman of God, a woman who loves reaching out to those in
need. Grace, his estranged sister, separated herself from Josiah and from God a
long time ago. Is it too late for her? The Colonel himself, what has changed his
life, and will he welcome Grace when he returns home? The Spring sisters, Emilie’s
cousins, add structure and laughter to her life, and a longing for family to
Noah’s. Bert, Emilie’s lifelong friend, will he notice the young lady who seeks
his attention, and will he accept Noah into their midst? I encourage you to
read and enjoy Emilie and Noah’s story.
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