Book description: "Mercy Flanagan survived the Whitman Massacre as a child, and now her heart's cry is for peace between the native peoples and the white settlers inhabiting Oregon Territory. Unfortunately, most of the settlers want the tribes removed from the land completely, one way or another.
At the request of family friend Eletta Browning, who is experiencing a difficult pregnancy, Mercy travels south to the Rogue River Valley to help. At the Browning Mission, she meets Eletta's brother-in-law, Adam. Despite her attempts to befriend him, Adam seems determined to focus on ministering to the local tribes and keeps her at arm's length. Why is he so intent on pushing her away?
When tragedy strikes and tensions in the territory reach the combustion point, Mercy is pushed to the limit of her strength. She and Adam will have to rely on their faith in God and on each other in order to make it out alive."
My review: What a difficult time period and topic to write about! But Tracie Peterson has done a wonderful job on this book. This is the third and final book in the Heart of the Frontier series. Unfortunately I have not read the first book, but if it is anything like books two and three in this series, it is a book I need to read! This book focuses on Mercy, the youngest of the Flanagan sisters. This is not necessarily a feel good book that you finish and forget as soon as you pick up your next book. This story and the tragedy yet hope will stay with you long after you finish the last page. The characters are human living during a difficult time in our history, and they show it in their feelings and actions. But, they know the Truth and the gospel is clearly lived and preached throughout the story. I especially appreciate that about Tracie Peterson's books. She never shies away from presenting Biblical truths clearly without watering it down. I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
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