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Lynn Austin (Author)
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Publication Date: July 1 2001
A deep yearning for home had led Eliza to Wyatt Orchards ten years ago. Now widowed with three young
children, she faces mounting debts and the realization it is all up to her. But she has no idea how to run an orchard alone. When a stranger appears at her doorstep, Eliza guesses he is no different than the other out-of-luck characters searching for work during the Depression. But the familiarity with which Gabe tends to the farm raises unanswered questions. With a vulnerable heart, she is unwittingly drawn to his gentle ways. But Eliza also fears that Gabe hides a past and motives that could jeopardize all she has fought to attain for herself and her children....

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This successful follow-up to Wings of Refuge and Eve's Daughters combines a strong spiritual story line with endearing, believable characters during the Great Depression. "How's a scrawny young thing like you, with three little kids to raise, ever going to run a big outfit like Wyatt Orchards?" the widowed Eliza Rose Wyatt is asked. She's desperate to hold on to the only real home she has ever known, but Eliza believes it will take a guardian angel to help her succeed. When the handsome hobo, Gabriel Harper, comes into her life, Eliza at first holds him at arm's length, wondering whether the aptly named mysterious stranger could be the guardian angel she's been waiting for. The strength of this beautifully descriptive book is its characters, from the whimsical, eccentric "Aunt Batty" to the one-eyed dog, "Winky." Austin incorporates subtle allusions to the angel theme throughout the text in everything from a Christmas tree ornament to the birth of a calf. Underlying layers of the story deal with the impact a father has on future generations and the importance of following one's dreams in spite of opposition. Throughout, readers are teased with misconceptions about Gabriel that are resolved in an unexpected manner. The flashbacks to the past can feel somewhat jarring, but Austin's writing is strong enough to take the reader through them with only a few difficulties. If Christian fiction fans haven't discovered Austin before, this appealing book will send them to her backlist, wanting more.

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"A wonderful fictional memoir with many twists and turns. Written with an overwhelming joyful approach, this story sparkles with life." -- Romantic Times, Aug. 2001

"I found this story... to be a tale of wonder. I can hardly wait for Ms. Austin's next story." -- Rendezvous, June 2001
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another Special Experience by Ms. Austin May 25 2012
By little lady blue TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Really enjoyed this story even though it seemed a tad far-fetched to me. I loved Aunt Batty simply because she came across as being just that - a bit `batty'. Eliza's character showed a strength that we all would wish for at difficult times in our lives and I especially loved the idea of everyone having a `guardian angel' which permeated throughout. The Christian theme was certainly present but not blatant or overpowering. The story has some twists and turns and kept me guessing. I have enjoyed other Lynn Austin novels more but this was a great read too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Austin Oct 30 2009
By Alexandra S.
Format:Paperback
I think that this book is just as great as all the other books that I have read from Austin. It's got great characters with real personalities and such a beautiful and different kind of story, one that you would never had imagined before you are into the book itself. Austin thus far is one of my favourite authors and I really enjoy her way of writing. She has a special gift on her hands and I could only hope that she continues to write for many many years to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book Jun 25 2004
By lor369
Format:Paperback
This book focuses on a widow and her family, while they are struggling through the Great Depression and trying to hold onto
the family orchard. After Eliza is widowed, 2 very important people come into her life. First, there is Aunt Batty, a
seemingly eccentric old woman, who is also very wise and Godly. Then there is Gabe, a "hobo" who she nurses back to health.

I thought this was a very interesting book to read. I loved the characters and how well developed they were. I loved Aunt
Batty and her love story with Walter. She initially came across as eccentric, but ended up to be a very wise, loving woman.

She helped Eliza to realize that her family, although flawed, loved her very much and urged her to forgive them and become
close to God. Gabe was such a wonderful, loving character, as well. It was very easy to hate Frank Wyatt for the way he
abused his family. And I pitied Lydia, who seemed to be such a weak person, for not standing up to Frank when he was abusing
the kids and for other things that happened in the book, which I won't reveal for fear of spoiling the ending. Lynn Austin
also did a good job of not sugar coating the Great Depression.

This was a great story of love, family, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Lynn Austin is a gifted writer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars well-written story
This is the first book I've read by Lynn Austin, and I was very pleased with the quality of the writing. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Delightful! Page Turner! Loved it!!!!
This book was such a joy to read. It is now one of my favorite books. The characters were very well-developed and loveable. I loved Aunt Batty and Gabe. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my all time favorite!
I recently read this book and it is my favorite book that I have ever read! Lynn Austin is an AWESOME writer!
Published on Nov 23 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars This is my all time favorite!
I recently read this book and it is my favorite book that I have ever read! Lynn Austin is an AWESOME writer!
Published on Nov 23 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars Another "Christie" Winner
This book won the North American Historical Fiction prize recently, and it deals with a Depression-era romance which finds its heroine, widow Eliza Wyatt, afraid to trust. Read more
Published on Oct 22 2002 by Gregory Nyman
4.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming the pain of the past
This is a book with a recurring theme running through it--how can you overcome the pain your father/parents caused you in your childhood? Read more
Published on Jun 14 2002 by J. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden Places
I have justed finished reading this book today. I was happy top find it because I loved all the other Lynn Austins books I have read so far. Especially Eve's Daughter. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2001 by Lois Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Family Story of Reconciliation
I absolutely loved this book! This is the second book by Lynn Austin that I have read and she definitely is an author I will buy in the future. Read more
Published on Oct 19 2001 by Jennifer Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars 'Hidden Places' Is Fabulous!!!
With her masterful tale of buried family secrets and a search for love, Lynn Austin has delivered another intricately crafted story that will keep you reading until the early hours... Read more
Published on July 19 2001 by Alaina
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