Linda Leigh Sinclair is born in the aftermath of World War II. Raised near Ivy Manor, enveloped in the love of her family, Leigh has everything she could possibly need but not everything she wants. Her overwhelming need for freedom for herself and others leads her into the modern civil rights movement.
At eighteen, Leigh watches the powers that be collide with the radical causes of the 1960s. Choosing the dangerous path of a journalist, she witnesses and writes about the protests and riots against segregation and the war in Vietnam. While caught up in the winds of change and idealism, she falls in love. But when a series of misfortunes and misjudgments leads to heartbreak, Leigh must mature quickly and call on God's forgiving grace. Can she become the strong and capable woman that her family—and the world—needs?
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"I liked this book mostly because of the name. It continues the Ivy Manor series. I enjoyed the story as the character finds herself, a pattern of this series. "
— Leigh (4 out of 5 stars)
“Of the heroines in the Women of Ivy Manor series, Leigh is the most real and engaging. Cote displays a convincing feel for that particular era of US history.”
— Romantic Times“Lyn Cote writes a warm entry starring an interesting protagonist, but it is the backdrop of events that ignite the tale.”
— BookReview.com" Not bad for a chick-book. Nice little twist at the end. "
— Gabrielle, 11/17/2013" thanks.......I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series. "
— Aileen, 7/21/2013" A good follow up to the first 2 in the series. Liked the civil rights movement insights. "
— Leanne, 7/17/2013" Lovin' this book so far! Ah! Lyn Cote has become one of my new favorite authors. "
— Becca, 7/3/2013" Great story about feminine strength from a wonderful Christian writer. Loved the series. "
— Marion, 1/9/2013" This was truely a great book series, very inspiring, and educational. You really get pulled into this family and the struggles of the women. "
— April, 1/1/2013" 3rd generation of Women of Ivy Manor--the struggles of Leigh and her friends as they become adults during the turblulent 60's. "
— Rose, 12/19/2012" Touches on some Civil Rights history, and continues the story of the her mother and grandmother. "
— Katie, 6/20/2012" I liked this book mostly because of the name. It continues the Ivy Manor series. I enjoyed the story as the character finds herself, a pattern of this series. "
— Leigh, 11/15/2010" thanks.......I thoroughly enjoyed the whole series. "
— Aileen, 7/31/2010" Touches on some Civil Rights history, and continues the story of the her mother and grandmother. "
— Katie, 7/9/2010" Great story about feminine strength from a wonderful Christian writer. Loved the series. "
— Marion, 6/18/2009" This was truely a great book series, very inspiring, and educational. You really get pulled into this family and the struggles of the women. "
— April, 1/13/2009" 3rd generation of Women of Ivy Manor--the struggles of Leigh and her friends as they become adults during the turblulent 60's. "
— Rose, 10/3/2008" Lovin' this book so far! Ah! Lyn Cote has become one of my new favorite authors. "
— Becca, 12/30/2007Lyn Cote (pronounced “co-tee”) is the award-winning author of historical novels. She was born in Texas, grew up in Illinois on the shores of Lake Michigan, and raised two children in Iowa. She now lives in northern Wisconsin with her husband and two cats.
Kate Fleming (a.k.a. Anna Fields) (1965–2006), winner of more than a dozen Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award in 2004, was one of the most respected narrators in the industry. Trained at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, she was also a director, producer, and technician at her own studio, Cedar House Audio.