Heartwarming Historical Fiction Set at the Turn of the
Century
Sadie Sillsby works as the assistant to the matron at the Raystown
Home for Orphan and Friendless Children and dreams of the day
she'll marry her beau, Blaine. But when the matron surprises
everyone by announcing her own engagement, Sadie is suddenly next
in line for the job. For a young woman who was once an orphan
herself, a shot at such an esteemed position is a wish come
true.
But the matron of the Home cannot be married. Is Sadie willing to
give up her dreams of a life with Blaine and a family of her own?
Is she prepared to forgo daily involvement with the children as she
instead manages the financial, legal, and logistical aspects of the
orphanage? And when it's revealed that the Home is spending a lot
more money than it's taking in, can Sadie turn things around before
the place is forced to close forever?
A sweet story of hope and love set against the poignant backdrop
of a 1910 orphanage
Sadie Sillsby works as the assistant to the matron at
the Raystown Home for Orphan and Friendless Children, pouring all
her energy into caring for the boys and girls who live there and
dreaming of the day she'll marry her beau, Blaine, and have
children of her own. But when the matron surprises everyone by
announcing her own engagement, Sadie is suddenly next in line for
the esteemed job of running the orphanage.
There's one glitch. The matron cannot be married. She must focus
her attention on the financial, legal, and logistical matters of
the Home. Sadie's heart is torn. Should she give up her plans for a
life with Blaine in order to continue serving these children who
have no one else? Does she, a young woman who was once an orphan
herself, have what it takes to succeed in such a challenging
career? And when the future of the Home begins to look bleak, can
Sadie turn things around before the place is forced to close
forever?
"Full of characters who will touch your heart." --RT Book
Reviews
"[A] heartwarming tale of compassion, love and learning
to trust that God's plan is best. It reminded me a lot of the
writings of Janette Oke." The Christian Manifesto
Anne Mateer has a passion for history and historical fiction, and her vacations often revolve around research trips in different parts of the country. She and her husband live near Dallas, Texas, and are the parents of three young adults. Learn more at www.annemateer.com.