“What do I want with another farm? Hmmm...let me think. Of course! Leave it be. I want no part of it.” Laughter seized us both.
“Mine will suffice?”
“You will suffice. More than.”
“Will you keep the cottage?”
“I wonder if Ernest might like it...”
He placed both hands on my shoulders and kissed me again. We plan to marry in a few weeks.
Finally, I’m going home.
Acknowledgments
WHERE TO BEGIN? SO many of you have been with me on my writing journey for so long, I’ve lost count of the years.
John Perrodin, without your years of patient teaching, mentoring, cheering, consoling, and editing—I’d be lost. Working with you on bringing this book to print has been an absolute highlight! Thank you doesn’t seem like a strong enough word. Perhaps “all the thanks” will suit?
Jim Uttley, my first writing teacher: I still recall the edits you made on the first letter I sent to you. I cried. THANKYOU. I learned to have a thick skin, to actually type, and to shine up a great deal of wobbly writing. You are one patient man.
Henry McLaughlin, our friendship began at the CWG intensive and cemented when I had to shove you out of your seat when you won that amazing publishing contract. Thank you for your many critiques, your steadfast kindness, and your example of fortitude. You never doubted God’s call on your life to be a writer, nor mine.
Danielle Owen, God knew I’d need a writing friend at exactly the right moment. Thank you for always being available to chat, read, critique, squeal-over-all-the-fun-writer-girly-stuff, and for reminding me to stop, have a cup of tea, and remember why we write in the first place. Your sweet, giving spirit inspires me.
Heather Gilbert, Wow, you sure know how to make a gal feel confident while she takes her first steps into publishing. Thank you for answering my 1,000 questions and for being open to more. You are awesome.
And finally, my family and friends who have encouraged me along the way. Mark, Kate, Grace, and Caleb, you are my heart and my life. Mom and Dad, Philip too, TADA! I finally made something. Thank you for praying and believing it could happen! My in-laws, Jerry and Ann Fryer—your prayers availed much. Chloe Vassal, Bethe Adam, Jenny Lohr, Annie Sotski, Heather White-Seest, and Kelly Hall, you mean the world to me.
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About the Author
Ann Elizabeth Fryer loves nothing more than using story and romance to relay the depths and graciousness of a Father who holds us securely in the palms of His hands. Daydreaming her surroundings from a young age, she's lived in historic homes most of her life and regularly participates in backyard archaeology. When she's not writing historical projects, her contemporary novels show a flavor of her forever-passion for all things old. Ann, her husband, and three children make their home in small-town Illinois where they can hear church bells keep time and tradition.
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