First published 1990
In the English countryside, the Cartwright family grapples with the sudden death of their patriarch. Widow Mary and her three children must band together to keep their small farm afloat amidst grief, financial strain, and the trials of wartime rationing. As they navigate their new normal, their unshakable faith is both a beacon and a burden, testing the limits of their resilience. But in their darkest hour, an unexpected blessing arrives that renews their hope and strengthens their bond.
Genres: christian-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Setting: English Countryside
Period: 20th Century
24 pages · Hardcover · Simon & Schuster