A family leaves Eastern Canada gambling everything on a new life in the West. Instead of waving wheatfields they encounter drought and misfortune.
Black blizzards, hail storms, and new babies born every year don't discourage this prairie family. They accept every misfortune as a challenge and every change in their circumstances as an adventure.
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---all business and importance he stepped out onto the porch and pointed out the direction to take to the Taylor's. After the long spiel he turned around and discovered that the stranger was not even listening. There he was inside the house kissing Mumma!
Professional Reviews
James Hagan, Legacy Books,AB
This is a story aboutreal people, living through real events with often uncommon bravery.
Eric Brown, Magnolia Press
An excellent, well-written narrative
Don McKay, Blackhat Publishing
Part one of a Trilogy,this book is a fine addition to historical records in novel form. Part of our Western Heritage it is an excellent contribution to Canadiana
Fleeing from a scorned past,Catherine Merit struggles with her failing medical practice and a rich man's obsession of her.Book Four in the Indignities Series
First Place Winner in historical fiction in the Purple Dragonfly Awards for excellence in children's literature, and named a U.P. Notable Classic.
Feel like you are in the moment nearly 100 years ago with a young girl, daughter of Finnish immigr
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