Scarred by a mountain lion, deserted by her Pa, Ella Dessa Huskey has nothing left but the continuity of her mountain life:
After her mama's death, the disfigurement symbolizes her pa's rejection and his selfish decision to abandon her in a rugged cabin on the mountain. His rejection and her scars convince Ella Dessa she'll never be worthy of love. When two brothers show concern for her safety and urge her to leave the cabin, she’s thrilled. But what about her blemishes?
At the foot of the mountain, in Beckler's Cove, Ella Dessa finds shelter. She moves in with a pregnant woman whose gold-seeking husband has abandoned her. The overburdened woman needs help with her household of five children, and Ella Dessa is eager to repay her for a place of shelter. She finds afternoon work at the only store in the cove and jumps at the chance to attend school. God's grace brings friendship, even love. But will Ella Dessa ever be cherished for the inner beauty blossoming beneath her scars?
At the foot of the mountain, in Beckler's Cove, Ella Dessa finds shelter. She moves in with a pregnant woman whose gold-seeking husband has abandoned her. The overburdened woman needs help with her household of five children, and Ella Dessa is eager to repay her for a place of shelter. She finds afternoon work at the only store in the cove and jumps at the chance to attend school. God's grace brings friendship, even love. But will Ella Dessa ever be cherished for the inner beauty blossoming beneath her scars?
How about a read that goes well with tea and cookies and tissues? This is the read for you. Life in the mountains in the 1830s is no picnic, and when a young girl must navigate life mostly on her own, it becomes even tougher. But there are also joys.
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Oh, this sounds intruguing. I would be honored to have a copy. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteThese days, I can truly identify with Ella Dessa. It sounds like an intriguing story.
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ReplyDeleteMakes you want to read it to find out what caused Ella's disfigurement. I wonder how her new friendship with the pregnant woman who gives her shelter helps her to have courage to find work and go to school. My email address is ll.bowling@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteLots can happen on the backside of a mountain. Sounds like an interesting read. Toss my name in the hat. :)
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Sound like a good story. I am always looking for a good novel for my down times.
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