A Clearing in the Wild by Jane Kirkpatrick

A Clearing in the Wild by Jane Kirkpatrick

The first book in the Change and Cherish trilogy from the CBA bestseller and WILA Literary Award Winner, Jane Kirkpatrick.

Young Emma Wagner chafes at the constraints of Bethel colony, an 1850s religious community in Missouri that is determined to remain untainted by the concerns of the world. A passionate and independent thinker, she resents the limitations placed on women, who are expected to serve in quiet submission. In a community where dissent of any form is discouraged, Emma finds it difficult to rein in her tongue--and often doesn't even try to do so, fueling the animosity between her and the colony's charismatic and increasingly autocratic leader, Wilhelm Keil.

Eventually Emma and her husband, Christian, are sent along with eight other men to scout out a new location in the northwest where the Bethelites can prepare to await the last days. Christian believes they've found the ideal situation in Washington territory, but when Keil arrives with the rest of the community, he rejects Christian's choice in favor of moving to Oregon.

Emma pushes her husband to take this opportunity to break away from the group, but her longed-for influence brings unexpected consequences. As she seeks a refuge for her wounded faith, she learns that her passionate nature can be her greatest strength--if she can harness it effectively.

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ISBN 13	9781578567348
ISBN 10	1578567343
Title	A Clearing in the Wild
Author	Jane Kirkpatrick
Series	Change And Cherish Historical Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
Year published	2006-04-18
Number of pages	384
Prizes	Short-listed for Women Writing the West - WILLA Award 2007
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.