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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... horse and two riders appeared from around the corner of the barn . The dasher fell back into the churn as Copper stood . " Who in the world could that be ? " The old tomcat who lay beside the chair didn't answer , busy as he was licking ...
... horse and two riders appeared from around the corner of the barn . The dasher fell back into the churn as Copper stood . " Who in the world could that be ? " The old tomcat who lay beside the chair didn't answer , busy as he was licking ...
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... horse , looping its reins around the porch rail . The horse was a fine - looking animal . Its coat , brushed to a shine , glinted red in the sunlight . Oddly its hooves shone too . " Stove blacking and sheep tallow , " the girl said as ...
... horse , looping its reins around the porch rail . The horse was a fine - looking animal . Its coat , brushed to a shine , glinted red in the sunlight . Oddly its hooves shone too . " Stove blacking and sheep tallow , " the girl said as ...
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