Bethany House
Featuring: Phoebe Von Bergen; Ian Harper
336 pages ISBN: 0764213253 EAN: 9780764213250 Kindle: B01AO3OSKU Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
Montana, June, 1907. Count Frederick Von Bergen and his
daughter, Phoebe, arrive at the newly renovated Hotel
Broadmore and Natatorium. Advertised as a spectacular
European Resort in the wilderness, Graf Von Bergen, as he
is titled in his German hometown, is not impressed. He
wants to conclude his business in America and return to his
palatial home as soon as possible. His business is to
procure sapphires for the best price and head home.
Phoebe is excited to visit America and enjoys the
fascination of the American West. She is looking for
cowboys everywhere! Her father is cold and distant and warns
Phoebe to stay close to the hotel with her maid, Gerda while
he leaves for two weeks to check on his mining operations.
His oldest and wealthiest client, Sapphire Duchess,
is an eccentric noblewoman who demands all her jewelry be
designed with sapphires. He has worked for her for decades
traveling everywhere on her behalf. He has heard about the
Montana Yogo sapphire, reputed to be outstanding and much
cheaper to purchase. He plans to make a great deal for her,
but refuses to tell her the sapphires do not come from Ceylon,
as promised. He knows he can trick her and make a fortune
for himself. He has done it for years.
When left alone at the Hotel, Phoebe meets adorable
ten-year-old Kenny and his handsome friend, Ian Harper. Ian is
about her age, charming and very Christian in his words and
deeds. They both
tell Phoebe she looks just like Kenny's mother and when Phoebe
meets her, a long held secret is discovered. Soon many lies
and deeply hidden deceptions are uncovered, and she is forced
to face the truth about what her father has been keeping
from her for years. It is time to face him and force him to
tell her the truth.
Tracey Peterson is a sterling writer of inspirational and
historical fiction with a touch of romance and adventure
that truly appeals. This is my favorite genre. Ian Harper
is a special hero with strong Christian beliefs that touched
my heart. Phoebe enjoys great adventure, finds her
kindred spirit, and is makes the future she deserves. Jeers
are easy to direct at Graf Von Bergen, a
really selfish, hate filled, abusive man that I found easy
to despise. A BEAUTY REFINED is a riveting story with
colorful characters, spiritual challenges that resonate
throughout this suspense filled plot. I loved it and will
recommend it to everyone who enjoy a romantic journey with a
sweet ending.
Tracie Peterson Delivers Bestselling Historical Fiction with
Romance and Adventure
Phoebe Von Bergen is excited to accompany her father when he
travels from Germany to purchase sapphires in Montana.
Little does she know that her father's plans--for the
gemstones and his daughter--are not what they seem.
Ian Harper, a lapidary working in Helena, finds the young
woman staying at the Broadwater Hotel more than a little
intriguing. Yet the more he gets to know her, the more he
realizes that her family story is based on a lie--a lie she
has no knowledge of. And Ian believes he knows the only path
that will lead her to freedom.
Meeting Ian has changed everything. Phoebe is determined to
stay in America, regardless of her father's plans. But she
may not be prepared for the unexpected danger as the
deception begins to unravel.
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