Lilac Blossom TimeDora's Diary Series, Book 2 by Carrie Bender |
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Carrie Bender offers this sequel to Birch Hollow Schoolmarm. Dora, adopted by Miriam and Nate (Miriam’s Journal), keeps her diary even in hectic times.Dora and Matthew have a joyful reunion in Minnesota for a week, but he has to return to California. The letters fly between them as Dora is a Maad (hired girl) for a lively, large family in Minnesota. Then she returns to her parents in Pennsylvania and serves as a companion for Mrs. Worthington.Dora hears tales of the Underground Railroad and of pioneers in the West. With Mrs. Worthington, she visits in California and sees Matthew over Valentine’s Day! Then come spring courting and the fall wedding. Lilacs, love, and faith keep Dora going.Readers' responses to Carrie Bender: "Inspiring, uplifting, heartwarming, encouraging, wonderful, homey, enjoyable, a blessing. Shows a comforting sense of peace and purpose, a simple and godly way of life, a Christian lifestyle of family, God, and togetherness. Touched me to the core. Shows real people. Please write more books."
About the Author
The author’s pen name is Carrie Bender. She is a member of an old order group. With her husband and children, she lives among the Amish in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. She is the author of Whispering Brook Series, Miriam’s Journal Series, and Miriam’s Cookbook.
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