Spring of 1884 in Dakota Territory brings the promise of ... A
New Day Rising
The dream of a farmstead and a good life in America had led Roald
and Inegborg Bjorklund to cross the Atlantic and pioneer the virgin
prairie of Dakota Territory. But Roald's tragic disappearance in a
winter storm had turned Ingeborg's dreams into a living nightmare.
Against nearly impossible circumstances and overwhelming grief, she
struggles to keep the farm and her family together. Finally, with
the coming of spring and the arrival of Roald's distant cousin to
temporarily take over the heavy fieldwork, Ingeborg is definitely
on the mend after the long winter of darkness of both her soul and
mind. Able to return to her care of the children and the soddy,
Ingeborg cannot ignore the joy that Haaken brings to their lives or
the attraction she begins to feel toward him. When Roald's brother
from Norway also arrives to help her, things become very
complicated around the simple prairie dwelling! He Reminded Her of
a Viking of Old. Could He Be Persuaded to Stay?
Lauraine Snelling is an award winning author of over 30 books,
both fiction and non fiction for adults and young adults. She has
two horse series for young teen girls, the GOLDEN FILLY SERIES
which is completed and HIGH HURDLES. Lauraine is also the author of
the popular RED RIVER OF THE NORTH series set in North Dakota in
the past part of the 19th century. The Bjorklund brothers bring
their families from Norway to begin a new life on the land they
will turn from prairie to fertile farms.
Besides writing both books and articles, Lauraine teaches at
writer's conferences across the country and has an active speaking
career. She and husband Wayne have two grown sons, four grand dogs
and live in the country where Lauraine can garden, sew, do crafts,
cross stitch, enjoy her birds and eventually have a horse
again.