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The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this sweeping story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. Near the turn of the 20th century, fiery Marta leaves Switzerland determined to find life on her own terms.... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Mama: Strong character who ruins the relationship with her daughter for all the right reasons.
- Marta: Add a description of this character.
- Hildemara Rose
- Hildie
- Niclas
- Bernie
- Clotilde
- Bernhard
- Papa
- Rosie
- Elise
- Mrs. Ransom
- Rikki
- Cloe
- Charlie
- Fritz
- Lady Daisy
- Mrs. Miller
- Mr. Kutchner
- Elizabeth Kenney
- Solange
- Hermann
- Hedda
- Miss Millicent
- Rikka
- Herve
- Donna
- Mrs. Kaufman
- Madson
- Carleen
- Enid
- Martins
- Mr. Musashi
- Miss Waltert
- Frau Meyer
- Frau Yoder
- Dr. Whiting
- Frau Alger
- Frau Gunnel
- Frau Gilgan
- Arik
- Liebling
- Mr. Douglas
- Eddie
- Merritt
Setting & Locations edit
- Murietta
- California
- Germany
- Switzerland
- Steffisburg
- Europe
- Montreal
- Sacramento
- Canada
- San Francisco
- Manitoba
- Winnipeg
- Interlaken
- India
- England
- America
- London
- Saintonge
- Paris
- Oakland
- Zurich
- Colorado
- Flo
- France
- Japan
- Atlantic
- Haushaltungsschule Bern
- South Pacific
- Berlin
- Italy
- Los Angeles
First Sentence edit
Marta usually loved Sundays.
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Marta's Legacy. (standard series)
Followed by Her Daughter's Dream.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Francine Rivers (Author)
First Edition edit
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Page Count: 483
Publisher: Add the publisher.
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ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 483
Classification edit
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- Dewey: 813.54
Subjects edit
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Authors, A-Z › ( R ) › Rivers, Francine
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Family Saga
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Women's Fiction › Mothers & Children
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Genre Fiction › Historical
- Books › Literature & Fiction › Contemporary
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