Author: laurainesnelling
In Minnesota in 1911, Nilda Carlson is torn between society life in the city of Blackduck and spending time with her family back home on the farm. Her employer, Mrs. Schoenleber, gives her more and more responsibility and experience, including recommending new opportunities for her philanthropy. Still new to America herself, Nilda focuses on the area’s immigrant community, but she’ll have to … fight to get her ideas accepted by the locals and donors alike.In the meantime, one of her greatest joys is her weekly piano lesson with the handsome schoolteacher, Fritz. But just as Nilda is beginning to realize…
In 1910 Minnesota, Nilda’s life is almost complete — if only she could find someone to share it with. A schoolteacher and a lumberjack both vie for her attention, but will she be able to overcome her caution about men? A story about family, forgiveness, and God’s grace.
A group of women come together to encourage each other in their unfinished crafting projects — but as their scope expands, they stumble upon unexpected truths about faith, friendship, and life’s journey. A heartwarming novel from a beloved Christian author!
Nilda Carlson has been trying to save enough money to go to America for months, so when a letter from Einar and Gerd Strand arrives, offering to pay her ticket, she jumps at the chance. Her younger brother Ivar accompanies her, and they can’t wait to join their brother Rune and his family in the northern forests of Minnesota. Signe and Rune Carlson are thrilled to welcome Nilda and Ivar to … Ivar to America, but life on the farm remains a struggle. Though Gerd has softened and grown to love the Carlson family, Einar is still harsh and unforgiving,…
In this “entertaining saga” (RT Book Reviews), Signe and her family journey from Norway to America to create a new life for themselves. But as hardship befalls them, they must hold on to their faith in God’s plan.
Is She Really Leaving Forever?Tracing the difficulties and joys of carving out a life from the Dakota sod in the second half of the 800s, Tender Mercies continues Snelling’s Red River saga and will pull your heartstrings and make you feel the joys and frustrations of life on the open lands of the 9th century mid-west. The rich farmlands of the Dakota Territory in 1887 are finally beginning to … in 1887 are finally beginning to yield the abundant harvest the pioneers had dreamed about so long. The establishment of the railroad has brought significant changes to the small town…
A “wonderful” inspirational romance (RT Book Reviews) from an acclaimed author: Grief-stricken Ingeborg gets a chance at a new beginning when she meets a widower and his young son. Can Ingeborg and Roald find a fresh start in America?
In this uplifting novel, Gillian drops everything to care for her mother — only to confront the challenge of finding meaning in her own life. “Snelling can certainly charm” (Publishers Weekly).