Torrent FallsThe year is 1888; Copper is a young widow with a baby trying to make a go of the ramshackle farm she received from her father in Troublesome Creek. Copper's life seems as dilapidated as the farm as she struggles to come to terms with her shattered world. Desperate to rekindle the easy faith she had as a child, she searches for peace and God's direction in the serenity of the Kentucky mountains. Further complicating her life is a budding romance with John Pelfrey, Copper's long ago sweetheart. Once sure she could never love again, Copper gives her heart to John only to face betrayal. A skilled midwife, Copper is challenged in many ways as she ministers to the women of eastern Kentucky. Always a believer, Copper still has much to learn as she grows in wisdom and in faith. |
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... hand parted tattered curtains as her husband , Ace , trekked across the yard . He paused in front of a rickety lean - to by the barn , rummaging around for the varmint Dance knew he would withdraw . Arms bowing from the weight of it ...
... hand parted tattered curtains as her husband , Ace , trekked across the yard . He paused in front of a rickety lean - to by the barn , rummaging around for the varmint Dance knew he would withdraw . Arms bowing from the weight of it ...
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... hand . Mammaw always said , “ Take your troubles to the Lord , Dance , and He will see you through . " She guessed it wouldn't hurt to try . Bowing her head like Mammaw did , Dance prayed , Lord , if Ye see fit , I need for Ye to send ...
... hand . Mammaw always said , “ Take your troubles to the Lord , Dance , and He will see you through . " She guessed it wouldn't hurt to try . Bowing her head like Mammaw did , Dance prayed , Lord , if Ye see fit , I need for Ye to send ...
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... hands again. Hands she could be proud of. Shifting Lilly Gray to the other side, Copper let her mind wander—a dangerous distraction. Sometimes she wished she could go back in time to when she was a girl, innocent of pain and sorrow ...
... hands again. Hands she could be proud of. Shifting Lilly Gray to the other side, Copper let her mind wander—a dangerous distraction. Sometimes she wished she could go back in time to when she was a girl, innocent of pain and sorrow ...
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... , " the girl answered for both of them . “ Darcy Whitt , " she said , releasing the dasher and sticking out her hand . Copper's face colored . Why , this girl had better manners than she did . “ Pleased to meet you , JAN WATSON.
... , " the girl answered for both of them . “ Darcy Whitt , " she said , releasing the dasher and sticking out her hand . Copper's face colored . Why , this girl had better manners than she did . “ Pleased to meet you , JAN WATSON.
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... hand . “ And you too , Dimmert , is it ? I'm Mrs. Corbett , but please call me Copper . " " My brother don't waste words , " Darcy said as Dimmert stood with downcast eyes . " Well , now , " Copper said , trying to take charge of her ...
... hand . “ And you too , Dimmert , is it ? I'm Mrs. Corbett , but please call me Copper . " " My brother don't waste words , " Darcy said as Dimmert stood with downcast eyes . " Well , now , " Copper said , trying to take charge of her ...
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