Bestselling Author Unveils New Historical Series
Merrill Krause longs for a family of her own, but she’s bound by a promise to her dying mother to care for her father and older brothers until they no longer need her. She enjoys being part of the family business, harvesting ice during the brutal Minnesota winters. Merrill actively takes part, possessing a keen ability to work with the horses–despite the advice of her good friend, who disapproves of her unladylike behavior.
When Rurik Jorgenson arrives in their small town to join his uncle doing carpentry, he soon crosses paths with Merrill. But unlike other men, who are often frightened away by her older brothers, Rurik isn’t intimidated by them or by Merrill’s strength and lack of femininity. As he thrives under the mentorship of his uncle, Rurik dreams of inheriting the business and claiming Merrill as his wife. But while he is determined to start a new life, the past is determined to follow him when his former fiancee and her brother show up in town. Soon Rurik is put in the center of a major scandal that may damage his relationship with Merrill. Can they learn to trust God–and each other–and embrace the promise of love?
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Summary
Tracie Peterson book that I didn't love. She is very adept at researching the area and history about which she sets her books; The Icecutter's Daughter is no exception. Set at the turn of the century in the early 1 900s, the book takes place for the most part in a small community one hundred miles north of Minneapolis. Interestingly, technology was just on the cusp of the invention of icemaking machines, which would soon make the occupation of icecutting superfluous; obviously, per the title, this is an important and interesting part of the story. Ms. Peterson is gifted at weaving the lifestyle of the time period in which she writes throughout the story: the occupations, the transportation, the cultural mores, the fashion, the ethnic diversity, etc. It is a pleasure to read her books! This is the first book in her Land of Shining Water series.