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The Distant Beacon
The Song of Acadia Series (Related to this series)
- Narrator
- Marguerite Gavin
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 16 April 2009
- Run Time
- 6 hours 50 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Anne and Nicole are together again at the Harrow estate in England, but they find themselves facing divergent futures. While Anne comfortably settles into British life, Nicole once again searches the far horizon. Despite the raging War of Independence, she sets sail for the American colonies to manage her uncle's landholdings. The gallant Captain Goodwind captures Nicole's attention but not yet her heart. In the midst of revolution, her loyalties and faith are tested beyond what she could have ever imagined. Then she comes face to face with a staggering betrayal and is forced to choose her ultimate allegiance.
With her heart echoing the turmoil that swirls about her and with the hope of love yet unfulfilled, Nicole clings to the promise of a distant beacon.
Critics Review
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“Well-written, with a strong and unique plot and endearing characters. The authors have an excellent understanding of the historical era.”
Romantic Times, 4½ stars
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Details
- Author
- Janette Oke, T. Davis Bunn
- Narrator
- Marguerite Gavin
- Duration
- 6 hours 50 minutes
- Release Date
- 16 April 2009
- ISBN
- 9781481565936
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Religious and spiritual fiction, Historical fiction, Historical romance
Synopsis
Anne and Nicole are together again at the Harrow estate in England, but they find themselves facing divergent futures. While Anne comfortably settles into British life, Nicole once again searches the far horizon. Despite the raging War of Independence, she sets sail for the American colonies to manage her uncle's landholdings. The gallant Captain Goodwind captures Nicole's attention but not yet her heart. In the midst of revolution, her loyalties and faith are tested beyond what she could have ever imagined. Then she comes face to face with a staggering betrayal and is forced to choose her ultimate allegiance.With her heart echoing the turmoil that swirls about her and with the hope of love yet unfulfilled, Nicole clings to the promise of a distant beacon.
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