It is the summer of 1838 in St. Lawrenceville, Missouri, and
Molly McGarvie's life is about to change forever. When her beloved
Samuel succumbs to cholera, Molly is heartbroken but determined to
take care of herself and her children. But when Samuel's
unscrupulous brother takes over the family business and leaves
Molly to fend for herself, she knows she must head out on her own.
It is a dangerous journey and Molly has to leave her old life
behind. Somehow she must find a way to make a living, keep her
family together, and fend off some over-eager suitors.
Book one in the At Home in Beldon Grove series, The Edge of
Light will captivate readers with the true-to-life emotions of
one woman's struggle to survive.
She's determined to make it--and she doesn't need a man's help
to do it.
It is the summer of 1838 in St. Lawrenceville, Missouri, and Molly
McGarvie's life is about to change forever. When her beloved Samuel
succumbs to cholera, Molly is heartbroken but resolves to take care
of herself and her children.
When Samuel's unscrupulous brother takes over the family business
and leaves Molly to fend for herself, she knows she must head out
on her own. It is a dangerous journey, and along the way she must
face the loss of another family member. Somehow she must find a way
to make a living, restore her family, and fend off some overeager
suitors.
Book one in the At Home in Beldon Grove series, The Edge of
Light will captivate you with the true-to-life emotions of one
woman's struggle to survive.
"A stirring story of hope and deliverance that touches the
heart."--Tina Ann Forkner, author of Ruby Among Us
"Shorey's captivating debut novel is a must-read. With her
marvelous gift for words and superior storytelling, readers will be
hooked from the first page to the last."--Bonnie Leon, author of
Sydney Cove series
"A page-turning story about a young mother's determination to keep
her family together against all odds."--Leslie Gould, award-winning
author of Beyond the Blue and Scrap Everything
Ann Shorey has published selections in the Cup of Comfort series
and in Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul. Shorey lives
with her husband in Oregon. This is her first novel.
Ann Shorey has published selections in the Cup of Comfort series and in Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul. Shorey lives with her husband, Richard, in Sutherlin, Oregon. This is her first novel.