Determined to find her lost younger sister, Marianne Neumann takes a job as a placing agent with the Children’s Aid Society in 1858 New York. She not only hopes to offer children a better life, but prays she’ll be able to discover whether Sophie ended up leaving the city on an orphan train so they can finally be reunited.Andrew Brady, her fellow agent on her first placing-out trip, is a former schoolteacher who has an easy way with the children, firm but tender and friendly. Underneath his charm and handsome looks, though, seems to linger a grief that won’t go away–and a secret from his past that he keeps hidden.
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About the Author
Jody Hedlund is the author of over a dozen novels, including Love Unexpected, Captured by Love, Unending Devotion, The Preacher’s Bride, and A Noble Groom, winner of the 2014 Carol Award for historical romance. She received a bachelor’s degree from Taylor University and a master’s from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. She lives in Michigan with her husband and five children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog.
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My Review
This was an interesting book to read. I didn’t know a lot about the Orphan train before reading this book. This story made me want to do more research on the orphans being placed out west. Jody Hedlund created such believable characters that you couldn’t help but like them. I liked how the story is full of hope, redemption and second chances. This is book #2 so although it can be read by itself, I recommend reading book #1 first.
I recommend this book to my family and friends.
I received this book from the publisher to read and give my honest review.
Giveaway
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3 Comments
I love the orphan books they have so much information to share
Wonderfully real characters to fall in love with! The book was terrific. Thanks!
Thank you so much for hosting me in the Celebrate Lit blog tour! I appreciate your review!