{"product_id":"a-season-of-grace-paperback","title":"A Season of Grace - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLauraine Snelling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1910 Minnesota, Nilda Carlson's dreams are coming true. Though her first few months in America were difficult, her life now resembles the images that filled her daydreams in Norway. She and her younger brother Ivar live in their own house, just a short distance from her older brother and his family. Together they work the farm and fell trees for lumber. They plan to grow a dairy herd, weave rugs out of their own wool, and make skis to sell. Everything is going right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe only thing missing from Nilda's life is love. But though she has two suitors--a quiet schoolteacher and a handsome lumberjack--Nilda feels hesitant. A terrifying experience in Norway has made her cautious where men are concerned. When she thinks she sees the man in question, all her fears come flooding back. Is it possible the danger has followed her across the Atlantic? If Dreng Nygaard is truly in Minnesota, all of her dreams for the future could come crashing down around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust as Opportunities Unfold, a Danger from Her Past Returns\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNilda Carlson's dreams are coming true. Though her first few months in America were difficult, her life now resembles the images that filled her daydreams in Norway. Together, she and her family work their farm and fell trees for lumber. Everything is finally going right. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Nilda is offered a job by a wealthy businesswoman in the nearby town of Blackduck, she can't believe her luck. Here is an opportunity to learn how to navigate the worlds of commerce and high society. But life in town comes with a catch: the man who tried to assault Nilda in Norway has arrived in Blackduck. He claims to have turned over a new leaf, but every time she sees him, her fears come flooding back. Can she learn to forgive him and move on, or will she always be stuck in the past? And can he truly be trusted? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The Carlsons settle into their new lives in Minnesota in Snelling's strong third Under Northern Skies novel. . . . With themes that have contemporary resonance, Snelling's powerful historical drama will appeal to inspirational readers of all types.\"--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The heartwarming portrayal of family life lends appeal, Nilda's struggle is certainly relatable, and readers who like inspirational novels, sweet reads, and pioneer settings will enjoy this novel.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Historical Novels Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLauraine Snelling\u003c\/b\u003e is the award-winning author of more than 70 books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books have sold more than 5 million copies. Besides writing books and articles, she teaches at writers' conferences across the country. She and her husband make their home in Tehachapi, California. Learn more at www.laurainesnelling.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 06, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42131811106951,"sku":"9780764218989","price":22.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/18d962c15e6432edcd4abc8e7aee6f99.webp?v=1732621460","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-season-of-grace-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}