Michael Archer makes a promise to Ben Carstairs as Ben is
on the gallows awaiting his hanging for a crime he did not
commit. Michael promises to return a necklace that belonged
to Ben's mother and to tell Ben's father, Sam Carstairs,
that he has forgiven him for the way he treated Ben and the
ugly things Sam did. The journey to Riverbend would yield
far more for Michael than just delivering a necklace and a
message.
Sam Carstairs is on a business trip when Michael arrives in
Riverbend, so he hangs around town for a few days waiting
for him. During this time, he meets Rachel Stone. Rachel is
new to Riverbend also, having been rescued from an
unfortunate situation in Denver and is now living with the
pastor and his family. There is an instant attraction
between the two. But Michael is not sure he is worthy of
such a beautiful woman, given his past. Rachel feels the
same way, given her past. Can the two of them get beyond
their past lives and find a common ground?
The town soon learns that Sam Carstairs has been kidnapped
and forms a posse to look for him. Michael joins this
posse, feeling he has a stake in finding Sam alive. The
journey is grueling. The kidnappers are clever and lead the
posse around in circles for days. During this time, the men
learn a lot about themselves, a lot about trust in each
other and trust in God. Some never make the return trip to
Riverbend.
Learn why Sam was kidnapped and whether Michael is able to
fulfill his promise and deliver Ben's message. Will Sam
accept the message? This inspirational, historical novel by
award-winning author Henry McLaughlin is a story
about love, compassion and forgiveness; a story about
putting your faith and trust in God during difficult times.
It's a compelling story that will touch your heart and help
you see that God can change lives.
Michael Archer is nothing if not a man of his word. Though
he was unable to save Ben Carstairs, Michael is determined
to carry out Ben’s dying wish: to be reconciled with his
father. Unfortunately, Sam Carstairs, one of the most
ruthless businessmen on the frontier, has no use for his own
son, much less a man of God seeking reconciliation.
Soon after arriving in Riverbend, Michael meets and falls
for the stunning Rachel Stone while waiting for Sam to
return from a business trip. Beautiful yet guarded, Rachel
seems to be running from a past as dark as Michael’s.
When word reaches town that Sam has been kidnapped on the
stagecoach home, Michael offers to join the search party
formed by the local sheriff. With a budding romance behind
him and a dangerous rescue ahead of him, he sets out on the
trail, determined to complete his journey no matter the
cost.
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