A Chance Encounter Forever Changed Their Lives--and
Destinies.
Crafted by two masters of inspirational fiction--Janette Oke and T.
Davis Bunn--and combining the engaging historical settings, rich
characterization, and heartwarming messages quintessential to both
authors, The Meeting Place is another timeless story for you to
cherish.
Set along the rugged coastline of 18th century Canada in what was
then called Acadia (now Nova Scotia and New Brunswick), The Meeting
Place re-creates a world that was home to native Indians, French
settlers, and English garrisons. Such diverse populations did not
live in accord, however. Instead, they were isolated within their
own groups by a brewing political tension under the difficult
English rule.
Amid such chaotic times two women, both about to become brides and
both trying to live lives of quiet peace, meet in a lush field of
wildflowers. Louisa, a Frenchwoman, and Catherine, who is English,
continue to meet secretly through the seasons, sharing both
friendship and growing faith.
The outside world does not mirror their own tranquil happiness, and
the dreaded crackdown by the English throne threatens far more than
their growing bond. In the face of a heart-wrenching dilemma,
Louisa and Catherine strive to maintain their faith and cling to
their dreams of family and home.
Winner of the Christy Award, presented by the Christian Bookseller
Association to honor the best in Christian fiction.
Janette Oke (pronounced "oak") pioneered inspirational fiction
and is the leading author in the category today. Love Comes Softly,
her first novel, has sold over one million copies. Janette is now
the bestselling author of over 70 books, 32 of which have been
translated into fourteen languages. Her books have sold over 22
million copies.
Janette receives fan mail from all over the world and answers each
letter personally. She received the 1992 President's Award from the
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant
contribution to Christian fiction, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award
and has been awarded the Gold Medallion Award for fiction.
Janette and her husband, Edward, have four grown children and enjoy
their many grandchildren. They make their home in Canada.