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It is the summer of 1838 in St. Lawrenceville, Missouri, and Molly McGarvie's life is about to change forever. When her beloved Samuel succumbs to cholera, Molly is heartbroken but determined to take care of herself and her children. But when Samuel's unscrupulous brother takes over the family... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Molly McGarvie: Main character of the book
- Samuel McGarvie: Molly's husband
- Betsy: A Negro slave, Molly and Betsy have been best friends since childhood
- James McGarvie: Molly and Samuel's firstborn
- Franklin McGarvie: 6 years old, Molly and Samuel's son
- Luellen McGarvie "Lulie": 3 years old, Molly and Samuel's daughter
- Lilly McGarvie: Molly's baby girl
- Matthew Craig: Molly's brother; he is also the pastor of the church in Beldon Grove
- Ellie Craig: Matthew's wife
- Dr. Karl Spengler: One of Matthew's best friends
- Jared Pitt: One of the residents in Beldon Grove
- Amber: One of Molly's neighbors in Beldon Grove
- Landon: 19 years old, Amber's oldest son
- Daniel: 17 years old, Amber's younger son
- Mr. Wolcott: Owner of the general store in Beldon Grove
- Brody McGarvie: Samuel McGarvie's brother, which makes him Molly's brother-in-law
- Marjoline McGarvie: Wife of Brody McGarvie
- Reuben: Negro slave to Brody and Marjoline McGarvie
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in At Home in Beldon Grove. (standard series)
Followed by The Promise of Morning.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ann Kirk Shorey (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Revell
Country: USA
Publication Date: January 1, 2009
ISBN: 978-0800733308
Page Count: 320
Publisher: Revell
Country: USA
Publication Date: January 1, 2009
ISBN: 978-0800733308
Page Count: 320
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.6
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