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In 19th Century New Zealand, there are few choices for a farm girl like Amy. Her life seems mapped out for her by the time she is twelve. Amy dreams of an exciting life in the world beyond her narrow boundaries. But it is the two people who come to the farm from outside the valley who change... read more
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Summary edit
“I won’t have her forced,” Jack said. “Let her decide for herself.”
Amy knew her father meant it. She could say no if she wanted. But this marriage would make everything all right. They could put all the trouble she had caused behind them. Everyone would be happy again.
Everyone... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Amy Louisa Leith: Main character; daughter to Jack
- Jack Leith: Amy's father
- John Leith: Amy's oldest brother
- Harry Leith: Amy's youngest brother.
- Susannah Leith: Amy's step-mother
- Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Leith: Amy's cousin and close friend
- Charlie Stewart: Owner of the farm bordering Amy's
- James 'Jimmy': Susannah's brother
- Frank Kelly: Neighboring farmer; Lizzie's betrothed
- George Leith: Jack and Susannah Leith's son.
- Aunt Edie: Edith Leith. Amy's aunt. Mother to Elizabeth "Lizzie".
- Ann Elizabeth Leith: Add a description of this character.
- Mr Leveston: Ruatane's Resident Magistrate
- Miss Evans: The valley's school teacher. She encouraged Amy to pursue a career in teaching.
- Jessie: Lizzie's horse.
- Martha Carr
- Bessie Aitken
- Henry
- Marion Forster
- Mrs Parsons
- Prescott
- Granny
- Bob Forster
- Belle
- Mrs Nichol
- Dick Jenner
- Mrs Kirkham
- Mrs Leveston
- Ben
- Mother
- Ernie
- Rachel Aitken
- Arthur Leith
- Mrs Crossley
- Constance
- Julian
- Mike Feenan
- Mr Carr
- Bill
- Matt Aitken
- Jane Neill
- Thomas James
- Alf
- Susie … Susannah
- Mr … Amy
First Sentence edit
Beyond the farmhouse the ground fell gradually in a series of low hills and flat paddocks, bright green where they had been planted in grass and darker green where the bush remained.
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 35
Glossary edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 4 in Promises to Keep. (standard series)
Followed by Mud and Gold.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Shayne Parkinson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Shayne Parkinson
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 362
Publisher: Shayne Parkinson
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 362
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