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Lauraine Snelling
A Promise for Ellie
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Part of "Daughters of Blessing" series
"A Promise for Ellli" by Lauraine Snelling is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of love, family, and faith. The novel, set in the late 1800s, follows the journey of Ingeborg, a young woman who travels from Norway to America to start a new life. Along the way, she faces many challenges, including learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and finding her place in a world that is often unkind to immigrants. Despite these obstacles, Ingeborg remains determined to build a better life for herself and her family. She meets Roald, a kind and gentle farmer, and the two fall deeply in love. However, their happiness is threatened when Roald is drafted into the army and sent to fight in the Spanish-American War. Ingeborg is left to care for their young daughter, Ellie, and the family's farm. She faces many hardships, but her love for Roald and her daughter keeps her going. When Roald returns from the war, he is injured and unable to work. Ingeborg must find a way to provide for her family and keep her promise to Ellie that they will always be together. Snelling's writing is rich and evocative, bringing the landscape and characters to life in vivid detail. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, and the power of family to overcome even the most difficult challenges. The characters are complex and well-developed, and the story is both moving and thought-provoking. "A Promise for Ellie" is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that will resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page. It is a testament to the power of love, family, and faith, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope...
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