It is 1936 and Kate Merritt, the middle child of Victor and Nadine, works hard to keep her family together. Her father slowly slips into alcoholism and his business suffers during the Great Depression. As her mother tries to come to grips with their situation and her sisters seem to remain blissfully oblivious to it, it is Kate who must shoulder the emotional load. Who could imagine that a dirty, … dirty, abandoned little girl named Lorena Birdsong would be just what the Merritts need?
In this richly textured novel, award-winning author Ann H. Gabhart reveals the power of true love, the freedom of forgiveness, and the strength to persevere through troubled times. Multidimensional characters face real and trenchant problems while maintaining their family bonds, all against the backdrop of a sultry Kentucky summer. Readers will be drawn into the story and find themselves lingering there long after they’ve finished the book.
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Good read. Wonderful story and characters.
I loved this book. I love books that take place during this time period. A mix of tragedy and family love.
Wonderful characters. Surprising twists.
I loved the characters, and the hope that was always there in the mom’s heart
One of the better books I’ve read lately. It kept my interest and loved the story
I almost passed up this book because I’m not a fan of books about The Depression. I worried that it would be depressing. It wasn’t depressing but it was an emotional story.
It had really good main characters as well as supporting ones. It felt like each person in the book was a person with depths to them. I would have said that Kate was …
Loved the whole story line. Did not want to put it down
Always enjoy reading An Gabhart
I couldn’t wait to look up more by this author. Loved this book. It took me back to stories my parents and grandparents told.
Wonderful story of survival & love.
I’ve given this book, “Angel Sister” a big 5 stars! It has everything: historical, romance, inspirational, unpredictable, original, tear jerker, easy to read and wonderful characters. I recommend “Angel Sister” any other books this author writes!
Good story, and a good ending to this first book in the series. I’ll definitely want to read the next one.
I enjoyed this book very much. It was an easy read and moved right along. I liked the characters and they were believable. Well written with a few surprises.
Surprising ending
Seldom do I find a fiction book by a Christian author that I truly love, but this one was such s great story, that i just had to do a review. I loved this story.
Loved the story and the characters. I could not put the book down until I finished.
I only read a preview. I was saddened by the story and didn’t want to read further.
I really enjoyed reading this story of how much difference one child can make!
I thoughorly enjoy reading Siser Angel. This author did nit disappoint me and I look forward to reading more of her writings.