Hannah Parrish, Amelia Declose and Grace Singleton meet and
become friends in a boardinghouse in Pennsylvania. Deciding
to pool their funds, they move to Covington, North
Carolina, into a rundown farmhouse that Amelia has
inherited. In time, Grace, the peacemaker, acquires a
companion, Bob, and Hannah marries the neighbor across the
street, George Maxwell, known by friends as Max.
Hannah and Max are very happy creating a park and garden
they've saved from developers. Everything is great until
Max's son Zachary shows up at their doorstep with a young
pregnant wife from India in tow, needing a place to stay.
Years before, friction occurred between Max and Zachary
when upon his mother's death, Zachary suddenly left with no
explanation to his father.
Zach's beautiful young wife, Sarina, delivers an adorable
baby girl, Sarah. Zach, being irresponsible and restless,
becomes angry when his father refuses to give him land in
the park to develop houses for his income. Again Zach takes
off, deserting Sarina, the baby and his family, leaving
only a cold note behind. Their faith in God, friends and
each other must give them the courage and sight to go
forward.
Joan Medlicott's story is a heartwarming tale of the
togetherness of a community and close friends combined with
their faith in God. The characters are real and together
they find peace and happiness in the love of their children
and grandchildren. Grace is a warm and understanding woman,
there for anyone who needs her. Amelia is a gifted
photographer who wraps her life around her daughter-in-law
and grandchild. If you want a story that uplifts you and
leaves you feeling good, this is one of those must-read
books.
In Covington, life seems settled into blissful
domesticity. Happily married now, Hannah and Max together
nurture the parkland they saved from developers. But their
peaceful life is shattered when Max's estranged son,
Zachary, returns from India with his pregnant wife,
Sarina. Soon there will be a new baby in Covington, and
Hannah and Sarina bond while shopping in preparation for
the blessed event. But Hannah worries about the rift that
still exists between Zachary and his father. Can it
possibly be repaired? Despite her instant affection for
Sarina -- and for baby Sarah when she arrives -- Hannah
worries that Zachary's return may cause more heartache
than joy. Has their quiet peace fled forever?
Interwoven
with the continued stories of Grace, Amelia, and others
who have joined their circle, this beautiful and touching
tale is a moving addition to the Covington series, sure to
be cherished by readers new and old.
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