Jenna spent the last two decades running from her hometown, and the memories of her past. She built a beautiful life with her military husband David and teenage daughter Lexi. When she and Lexi are forced to move back to Iowa during David's year long deployment, everything threatens to explode. Jenna can't run from her family and her past when they surround her everywhere she turns, but maybe that's exactly what she needs to heal.
This illustrated original fairy tale, appropriate for ages 7 and up, has been awarded a Gold Medal as part of the 2012 Children's Literary Classics International Book Awards. Excerpt form review: "'Beautiful Wild Rose Girl' is a touching story with an important message of love and acceptance of one's self. There is a lovely melancholy feeling to this story which is told in a style reminiscent of the old fairy tale classics. Little girls will find many questions, and even more answers within the pages of this heart-warming book which has an enchanting, happily-ever-after ending." Summary: If everyone in the village calls her Beautiful Wild Rose Girl, why does this poor, sad girl live in a Swamp? And why, when she goes to bed every night, does she hear Bullfrogs singing to her: Trooonk! Trooonk! Trooonk! What A Stupid Ugly girl! This is a story about learning to see yourself as the beautiful person you really are. And how sometimes, to break a terrible spell, you need love, the understanding of a pure-hearted shepherd, and the help of a Very Mysterious Moth.
"The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge" by Laura Lee Hope takes readers on a thrilling adventure with the beloved group of friends—Betty, Mollie, Amy, and Grace, known as the "Outdoor Girls." In this installment, the girls find themselves embarking on a vacation that promises excitement, mystery, and unexpected surprises. The story begins with the girls receiving an invitation from their friend, Mr. Stonington, to spend some time at his remote and picturesque lodge known as Wild Rose Lodge. Eager for a break from their daily routines, the girls eagerly accept the invitation and set off for the lodge, nestled in the heart of the wilderness. Upon arriving at Wild Rose Lodge, the girls are captivated by the breathtaking beauty of their surroundings. Surrounded by nature's wonders, they embark on various outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, and exploring the nearby woods. As they immerse themselves in the wilderness, they encounter a host of interesting characters, adding to the allure of their adventure. However, their tranquil getaway takes an unexpected turn when a series of mysterious events start occurring at the lodge. Strange sounds in the night, missing items, and eerie occurrences leave the girls intrigued and determined to solve the mystery. With their trademark curiosity and resourcefulness, the Outdoor Girls set out to unravel the secrets that lie within Wild Rose Lodge. Amidst their investigation, the girls forge new friendships with the lodge's staff and locals, discovering the beauty of the wilderness and the rich history that surrounds it. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they must rely on their quick thinking and teamwork to overcome challenges and uncover the truth. Throughout their journey, the girls learn valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and the importance of standing by one another in times of uncertainty. Along the way, they showcase the spirit of adventure and the joy of exploration that has made them beloved characters in previous books. "The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge" is a captivating tale of friendship, mystery, and the thrill of adventure. Laura Lee Hope's storytelling paints a vivid picture of the wilderness and the magic it holds, while highlighting the enduring bond of friendship among the Outdoor Girls. The novel celebrates the beauty of nature and the excitement of the unknown, reminding readers of the power of curiosity and the joy of discovering new places and experiences. With each turn of the page, readers are transported to a world of adventure and camaraderie, making it a delightful read for fans of the Outdoor Girls series."
In "The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge; Or, The Hermit of Moonlight Falls" by Laura Lee Hope, the reader is transported to a world of adventure and intrigue. The book follows a group of girls as they spend their summer vacation at a remote lodge and encounter mysterious happenings. Hope's writing style is engaging and captivating, with vivid descriptions that bring the outdoor setting to life. The dialogue between the characters feels authentic, adding depth to the story. This book is a prime example of early 20th-century girls' adventure literature, showcasing themes of friendship, independence, and exploration. Fans of classic children's literature will find much to enjoy in this thrilling tale of outdoor escapades. Laura Lee Hope, a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, was a collective of authors responsible for the popular "Outdoor Girls" series. Hope's background in crafting engaging and dynamic stories for young readers is evident in her attention to detail and ability to create relatable characters. The author's passion for empowering young girls through her writing is reflected in the strong, independent female protagonists featured in her books. I recommend "The Outdoor Girls at Wild Rose Lodge; Or, The Hermit of Moonlight Falls" to readers who appreciate a blend of adventure, mystery, and strong female characters. This book is a classic example of early 20th-century girls' literature and is sure to delight fans of the genre.
From the old world elegance of Budapest to the opulence of Manhattan and the glittering capitals of Washington, London, and Paris, comes a magnificent story of love and danger, passion and heart-stopping intrigue... Katalin and Steven: even as children in Hungary, they has shared a special bond. Then tragedy struck, cruelly tearing them apart. they would grow up separated by an ocean and an iron curtain... together only in their hearts. Now, after years of work and hardship, Steven has forged a new life in a new land, rising from the coal mines of Kentucky to the corridors of power to become the man who has everything--except the one thing he longs for the most... Now, Katalin has won fame as an internationally acclaimed pianist with an adoring public, a brilliant future, and a handsome, powerful husband. Yet night after night, she gives her most stung performance offstage-when she escapes her barren marriage to lead a dangerous double life... and now, Katalin and Steven have found each other once again--only to discover that walls of deceit still keep them apart. and for Katalin--called The Wild Rose for breathtaking beauty, her defiant spirit, and her unquenchable thirst for freedom--the moment has come when she must risk everything for the man who meant more to her than life itself.
Can love shatter her stubborn pride? In the high mountains of Colorado, Clayton Taggart dreams of the day when he can leave the rough life of a mine surveyor to become a teacher. In the midst of his plans, he meets Jackie Fontaine, a newcomer from the East whose strongwilled spirit causes friction from the start. Just as the spark of love ignites, tragedy strikes, leaving Jackie with a secret so terrible she would rather lose Clay than share it with him. Can anything draw Jackie from her self-imposed exile and open the shutters of her blinded heart? Lori Wick at her best...a tender love story set in the exciting early West—a book you won't be able to put down!
The book is set in 15th Century Yorkshire, while the Wars of the Roses are still being waged. Alice, in her early twenties, lives alone in a small, remote valley in a shepherds shelter and small cave. Her life changes completely when she finds a young child alone, beside the body of a woman, and takes the child home with her. The story follows the simple life of Alice, Cissy and their friends. There are further upheavals when, after three years, Alice learns through a local priest, that an important man, who may be Cissys father, is searching for his child. Deep religious faith, love, treachery, good and evil all combine to reveal not only Cissys background but also Alices own history and future.
All her life, Geneva Patterson was an outcast in Haven's End. Plain, awkward, thought to be unmarriageable, she endured the townspeople's cruel taunts in solitude. But then she encountered a man who made her dream of more.... Once a respected sea captain, Caleb Phelps had been accused of a shameful crime. He still held his head high, but pain shone in his eyes. Believing in his innocence, Geneva longed to help this proud man find redemption—through God's grace and a woman's love.
Set in eighteenth-century Spitalfields, London, Blackberry and Wild Rose is the rich and atmospheric tale of a household of Huguenot silk weavers as the pursuit of the perfect silk design leads them all into ambition, love, and betrayal. When Esther Thorel, wife of a master silk weaver, rescues Sara Kemp from a brothel, she thinks she is doing God’s will, but her good deed is not returned. Sara quickly realizes that the Thorel household is built on hypocrisy and lies and soon tires of the drudgery of life as Esther’s new lady’s maid. As the two women’s relationship becomes increasingly fractious, Sara resolves to find out what it is that so preoccupies her mistress ... Esther has long yearned to be a silk designer. When her early watercolors are dismissed by her husband, Elias, as the daubs of a foolish girl, she continues her attempts in secret. It may have been that none of them would ever have become actual silks, were it not for the presence of the extraordinarily talented Bisby Lambert in the Thorel household. Brought in by Elias to weave his master piece on the Thorel’s loom in the attic of their house in Spitalfields, the strange cadence of the loom as Bisby works is like a siren call to Esther. The minute she first sets foot in the garret and sees Bisby Lambert at his loom marks the beginning of Blackberry and Wild Rose, the most exquisite silk design Spitalfields has ever seen, and the end of the Thorel household’s veneer of perfection. As unrest among the journeyman silk weavers boils over into riot and rebellion, it leads to a devastating day of reckoning between Esther and Sara.
For sheer bravado and style, no woman in the North or South rivaled the Civil War heroine Rose O’Neale Greenhow. Fearless spy for the Confederacy, glittering Washington hostess, legendary beauty and lover, Rose Greenhow risked everything for the cause she valued more than life itself. In this superb portrait, biographer Ann Blackman tells the surprising true story of a unique woman in history. “I am a Southern woman, born with revolutionary blood in my veins,” Rose once declared–and that fiery spirit would plunge her into the center of power and the thick of adventure. Born into a slave-holding family, Rose moved to Washington, D.C., as a young woman and soon established herself as one of the capital’s most charming and influential socialites, an intimate of John C. Calhoun, James Buchanan, and Dolley Madison. She married well, bore eight children and buried five, and, at the height of the Gold Rush, accompanied her husband Robert Greenhow to San Francisco. Widowed after Robert died in a tragic accident, Rose became notorious in Washington for her daring–and numerous–love affairs. But with the outbreak of the Civil War, everything changed. Overnight, Rose Greenhow, fashionable hostess, become Rose Greenhow, intrepid spy. As Blackman reveals, deadly accurate intelligence that Rose supplied to General Pierre G. T. Beauregard written in a fascinating code (the code duplicated in the background on the jacket of this book). Her message to Beauregard turned the tide in the first Battle of Bull Run, and was a brilliant piece of spycraft that eventually led to her arrest by Allan Pinkerton and imprisonment with her young daughter. Indomitable, Rose regained her freedom and, as the war reached a crisis, journeyed to Europe to plead the Confederate cause at the royal courts of England and France. Drawing on newly discovered diaries and a rich trove of contemporary accounts, Blackman has fashioned a thrilling, intimate narrative that reads like a novel. Wild Rose is an unforgettable rendering of an astonishing woman, a book that will stand with the finest Civil War biographies.
