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UNTIL WE REACH HOME
Lynn Austin
Bethany House
Historical Fiction
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Life in Sweden feels like an endless winter to Elin Carlson after the deaths of her parents. When circumstances become unbearable, she determines to find a safe haven for her sisters.
So begins their journey to America...the land of dreams and second chances.
But as hardship becomes their constant companion, Elin, Kirsten, and Sofia question their decision to immigrate to Chicago. Will their hopes for the future ever be realized?
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Critical Praise
"In 1897, the promise of the gold-paved streets of America can heal the broken hearts and lives of orphans Elin, Kirsten and Sofia Carlson, if only they survive the transatlantic trip from Sweden. Family secrets --- ranging from the disgrace of suicide to shameful relations --- churn like the ocean itself during a two-week crossing, only to haunt the girls after they reach Ellis Island. From the first sighting of Lady Liberty through their travails to reach a newly rebuilt Chicago, the girls discover their strengths, a variety of new acquaintances and, most importantly, each other. And while they quickly experience the immigrant's harsh realities, they also find a way to make a life in their new world. Complete with room for happily-ever-after, this rich tale will not disappoint historical romance fans. Austin, three-time Christy Award winner, scores again with an engrossing tale of loss, determination and hope."
—Publishers Weekly
"Austin's most worthy new historical centers on the immigration experience. The characters grow spiritually, and readers will appreciate everything they had to get through to become the people they are at the end of the book."
—Romantic Times Book Reviews
UNTIL WE REACH HOME © Copyright 2009 by Lynn Austin. Reprinted with permission by Bethany House. All rights reserved.
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