Hearts of Mercy by Joan Donaldson
A captivating tale about father-daughter relationships, personal independence, and second chances. -KIRKUS REVIEW
When Viney Walker's long, absent father arrives in the 19th century Utopian Community of Rugby, TN, he begs her to return with him to the Great Smoky Mountains. Viney's sister, Lizzie urges her to go, because a new setting will help Viney heal from a broken engagement. Viney acquiesces and in her new home, she meets her Walker cousins, including handsome and brawny James. The couple's romance angers the White Caps, a vigilante group that whips lewd women, and they warn Viney to mend her ways.
Seeking revenge and the freedom to love James, Viney joins a counter vigilante group. She plots a trap for the White Caps, but finds herself tied to a post, with a whip racing toward her.
Joan Donaldson has written two picture books, two young adult novels, and a collection of essays. On Viney's Mountain, her most recent novel, received the 2010 Friends of American Authors Award, was chosen to represent Tennessee at the 2010 National Book Festival, and was included on the Bank Street List of the Best Books of 2010. She has a Master of Fine Arts from Spalding University and works as an organic blueberry farmer.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781684330911 |
| ISBN 10 | 1684330912 |
| Title | Hearts of Mercy |
| Author | Joan Donaldson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Black Rose Writing |
| Year published | 2018-06-28 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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