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The Oak Leaves
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The Oak Leaves: Book 1

The Oak Leaves (2007) (edit title/settings)

by Maureen Lang (Author) (edit contributors)

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Two time periods--Regency England and contemporary Chicago--are woven together when Talie Ingram finds an old journal belonging to her great-great-great grandmother, Cosima Escott. Through Cosima's entries, Talie learns that her family was once considered cursed with feebleminded offspring,... read more

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Two time periods--Regency England and contemporary Chicago--are woven together when Talie Ingram finds an old journal belonging to her great-great-great grandmother, Cosima Escott. Through Cosima's entries, Talie learns that her family was once considered cursed with feebleminded offspring,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

Two time periods--Regency England and contemporary Chicago--are woven together when Talie Ingram finds an old journal belonging to her great-great-great grandmother, Cosima Escott. Through Cosima's entries, Talie learns that her family was once considered cursed with feebleminded offspring, the result of a genetic disorder (Fragile-X) that may have been passed down to Talie and her sister. Unwilling to face the implications their discovery might have on her own life, Talie tucks the journal back into secrecy, until she begins to see signs of developmental delay in her son.

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  • Talie Ingram: Talie is a loving mother who sees the best in her son and loves unconditionally. When faced with the truth she doesn't cry over her son is but what he won't ever have. Then is willing to let go because she has intense and deep love so they may be spared the sorrow if that is what they choose.
  • Cosima Escott: Talie's great-great-great grandmother that loves unconditionally but also knows the impact her legacy could bring to those she loves deeply.
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The dull hum of the garage door sounded.

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Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 2 in The Oak Leaves. (standard series)

Followed by On Sparrow Hill.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Maureen Lang (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Country: USA
Publication Date: April12, 2007
ISBN: 1414313454
Page Count: 416

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  • Library of Congress: PZ 7
  • Dewey: 813.6

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