Until We Reach Home
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4.5 • 54 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Life in Sweden feels like an endless winter to Elin Carlson after the deaths of her parents. When circumstances become unbearable, she determines to find a safe haven for her sisters.
So begins their journey to America . . . the land of dreams and second chances.
But as hardship becomes their constant companion, Elin, Kirsten, and Sofia question their decision to immigrate to Chicago. Will their hopes for the future ever be realized?
ONLY IN CROSSING A SEEMINGLY ENDLESS OCEAN WILL THEY FIND THE TRUE MEANING OF LOVE, FAITH, AND HOME
A Christy Award Winner
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In 1897, the promise of the gold-paved streets of America can heal the broken hearts and lives of orphans Elin, Kirsten and Sofia Carlson, if only they survive the transatlantic trip from Sweden. Family secrets ranging from the disgrace of suicide to shameful relations churn like the ocean itself during a two-week crossing, only to haunt the girls after they reach Ellis Island. From the first sighting of Lady Liberty through their travails to reach a newly rebuilt Chicago, the girls discover their strengths, a variety of new acquaintances and, most importantly, each other. And while they quickly experience the immigrant's harsh realities, they also find a way to make a life in their new world. Complete with room for happily-ever-after, this rich tale will not disappoint historical romance fans. Austin, three-time Christy Award winner, scores again with an engrossing tale of loss, determination and hope.
Customer Reviews
Until we reach home
Very good reading, keeps your attention. So clean and entertaining. She is such a good author.
Until we reach home
This wasn't one of my favorites. It was slow and sad until the very end. Ended abruptly; I wish I knew what happened with them all and the men they married.
Lynn Austin is one of my favorite authors. She writes well and easy to follow.