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At a lavish estate in Mercy Falls, California, Addie Sullivan finds danger-and quite possibly the love of her life. Growing up as the lightkeeper's daughter on a remote island at the turn of the century, Addie Sullivan has lived a hardscrabble life. When a long-lost and wealthy relative... read more

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With the lies of the past behind her, Addie finds love . . . and discovers her true Father.

Addie Sullivan leads a quiet life in a northern California lighthouse. She mourns the death of her father and endures her mother's bitterness, until the night a storm brings an injured stranger... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

With the lies of the past behind her, Addie finds love . . . and discovers her true Father.

Addie Sullivan leads a quiet life in a northern California lighthouse. She mourns the death of her father and endures her mother's bitterness, until the night a storm brings an injured stranger and a dark secret to her home. The man insists she is not who she thinks she is, but rather "Julia Eaton"-the child long lost and feared dead by her wealthy family. Seizing the chance to be reunited with the
Eatons, Addie leaves her lighthouse home but decides to keep her true identity a secret until they can unravel the mystery.

Addie loves the Eatons' palatial home tucked away among the California redwood forests. She feels secure with the jovial family, adores the young boy who is her charge as governess, and finds romance with his father John, a young widower. But sinister shadows overtake Addie's joy. As dusty rooms and secret compartments give up their clues about her past, Addie finds a faith and a love she could never have guessed. To embrace this new world of promise is to risk her life; but to run away is to risk losing the greatest love she's ever known.

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The ship's deck rolled under his feet, and he widened his stance to protect his balance and the toddler in his arms.

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This is book 1 of 3 in Mercy Falls. (standard series)

Followed by The Lightkeeper's Bride.

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  1. Colleen Coble (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Country: United States
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 9781595542670
Page Count: 311

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  • Library of Congress: PS3553.O2285L54 2010
  • Dewey: 813.54

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