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Married off at a tender age to a harsh, older widower, Lydia Gray can’t help but feel a measure of relief when an accident claims his life. What happens next, however, is a surprise to everyone: Through an unforeseen fluke, Lydia finds herself the sole recipient of her late husband’s fortune. But instead of granting her security, strife ensues as her adult stepchildren battle to regain the inheritance for themselves. Lydia longs to wash her hands of the situation and determines to join her aunt in Alaska, putting financial decisions in the capable hands of her lawyer. The beauty and serenity of life in Sitka appeal to Lydia, as does Kjell Lindquist, the handsome owner of the local sawmill. But a new discovery in Lydia’s life forces her to rethink her future. She is bound to her past as never before… but what more must she sacrifice?
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"Much better than previous Peterson books I've read. It's the story of a young woman, who travels to Alaska to live with her aunt, after her husband and father are killed. There's mystery and intrigue as she continues to fight her greedy step-children and love when she meets a loving, Christian man."
— Sandy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Peterson launches a new historical series with this winner. She knows readers have come to expect romance, mystery, and family secrets in a quality story, and she delivers. The characters are interesting without being irritating, and the Alaskan details transport the reader to another place and time.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) -
“Well known for her adventurous romance tales…Peterson knows how to create independent female heroines who gather strength through difficult circumstances. Her legion fans will want this series launch.”
— Library Journal -
“Peterson’s Christian historical novel is remarkable for its setting, 1871 in the new US territory of Alaska; for its Russian and Tlingit background; and for capturing the racist tensions brewing just under the surface and exacerbated by the army occupation.”
— Booklist
Dawn's Prelude Listener Reviews
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" This is a beautiful story that is heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time. "
— Deidre, 2/14/2014 -
" One of my favorites! It's so good!! "
— Daphne, 2/14/2014 -
" I liked this book. I thought that the story had a good message, and that it was entertaining. I loved how Kjell stood by Lydia and helped her thorough her pain and sorrow. There were things that I did not like about it, but I will leave that for you to decide. "
— Kallie, 1/29/2014 -
" Pretty good. Not as romanc-y(for lack of a word) as I thought it would be. A little cheesy of course, but in a good way. "
— Bethany, 1/21/2014 -
" It was ok, but the genre of Christian "inspirational" fiction is tiring and repetitive. "
— Elizabeth, 1/18/2014 -
" i thought this book was sweet and had a fascinating plot, although slow at times, it was a good read! "
— Emmeline, 1/13/2014 -
" This was a great book. Good Christian theme throughout but with enough mystery and intrigue to keep one's attention. Very good and I recommend it to everyone. "
— Barbara, 12/31/2013 -
" #1 in yet another alaska series. :) This had a lot of potential. The ending leaves a lot to be desired, as it maybe should, given this is the first of 3 books. Lots of potential but I'm not sure it lived up to it. Quick, easy read. "
— Shawnee, 12/22/2013 -
" Really liked this book for the most part. I struggled with the ending, however, simply because of the way it seemed to wrap up so quickly. I'm guessing that was to set us up for the next book? "
— Leslie, 12/13/2013 -
" Really good series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Kind of slow at first, but I loved the suspense and the drama it brought. I will end up reading the other two in this trilogy at a later date. "
— Stacey, 12/4/2013 -
" This one was an okay read for me. I felt it was kind of depressing, but ends happy. Lots of drama for poor Lydia, but glad she found peace and Kjell. "
— Tausha, 11/29/2013 -
" I have been a big fan of Tracie's books for years. What I enjoyed most about this book was the bit of suspense woven into the story line. The characters are real and interesting. The plot is good. I had a hard time putting this one down. "
— Karen, 11/26/2013 -
" I loved this story. I cried, I laughed. I am looking forward to completing the series. "
— Holly, 11/24/2013 -
" Inspirational fiction is always a safe bet. Easy to predict but hey, it's Alaska "
— Priscilla, 12/9/2012 -
" I usually like Tracie Peterson, but this book was hard to read. The characters were dull, the plotline didn't grip my interest, and I had to try hard to imagine the scenes in my mind. "
— Christina, 9/27/2012 -
" I love how Tracie Peterson doesn't chose simple story lines, she finds hard and gritty topics. This one is no different and in parts its hard to believe vengeance is so important. I love this book and cant wait to start book 2 in the series. "
— Julie, 5/27/2012 -
" I really liked this entire series. Tracie Peterson is a wonderful author and she's not afraid to dig into deeper topics, which some Christian authors stick with a lot of fluff. "
— Jessica, 5/14/2012 -
" Romance, adventure, faith, and history--a great combination. "
— Lillie, 11/26/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book. I always like Tracie Peterson's books because I do like the fact that they are based on Christian morals and I did not feel that it was "preachy" at all. I liked the setting, story and the characters. A very good book in my opinion. "
— Karen, 7/7/2011 -
" I enjoyed this book but read it a year or so ago and can't even remember what it was about so it couldn't have been that great! "
— Liz, 3/19/2011 -
" I have been a big fan of Tracie's books for years. What I enjoyed most about this book was the bit of suspense woven into the story line. The characters are real and interesting. The plot is good. I had a hard time putting this one down. "
— Karen, 3/17/2011 -
" This is erily like my life set in the 1800's with a few modifications! I am amazed at how you crawled in my heart and wrote down so many of my thoughts and feelings!! And yes I live in Alaska!! "
— Audrey, 2/21/2011 -
" Great adventure story and history of Alaska. "
— Colleen, 2/17/2011 -
" LOVE this one! It just one of those books that sucks you in and do not want to put it down. :-) "
— Bonnie, 2/1/2011 -
" LOVED IT i dont know why but i just love tracie petersons books they just have that love in it that every girl dreams of getting..even though i dont think it really exists anymore sadly <br/><br/><br/><br/>Shes never written a book i have not loved! "
— Carrie, 1/29/2011 -
" Really good series. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Kind of slow at first, but I loved the suspense and the drama it brought. I will end up reading the other two in this trilogy at a later date. "
— Stacey, 1/2/2011 -
" This was a great book. Good Christian theme throughout but with enough mystery and intrigue to keep one's attention. Very good and I recommend it to everyone. "
— Barbara, 1/1/2011 -
" Good Alaskan romance with some intrigue. "
— Cheryal, 12/25/2010 -
" One of the first kindle books I got, I read it in one day - I couldn't put it down! Reading about Lydia's adventures was just amazing! Everything she went through...wow! Yet at the end, after she's given her life to God, she's stronger than ever. Wonderful book! <br/> <br/>A MUST read!! "
— Katy, 11/12/2010 -
" Free for my Kindle <br/> <br/>I was looking for fluff and got it. Too much Christian theme for my liking. "
— ?Angielee?, 11/3/2010
About Tracie Peterson
Tracie Peterson is the award-winning author of over one hundred books. She was awarded a Career Achievement Award from RT Book Reviews in 2007 for inspirational fiction and has won a number of other prestigious awards. She previously managed Barbour Publishing’s Heartsong Presents book line and teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences every year.
About Sherri Berger
Sherri Berger has a theater and improv background, having studied at Chicago’s famed Second City. Her wide vocal range and ability to do a variety of character voices have afforded her a long career involving every aspect of the voice-over business, including commercials, promos, and documentaries. She has created numerous characters for animated programs such as Pound Puppies, and she had a recurring voice-over role on the 1980s ABC television series Sable.