This book carries on the story that begun in Waves of Mercy. In this story Anna Nicholson, Geesje de Jonge's granddaughter, is preparing for a society marriage to a wealthy young banker in Chicago. Meanwhile, back in Holland, Michigan, Geesje has an unexpected houseguest -- a troubled young girl from the Netherlands that doesn't speak any English. Her grandfather, her only surviving relative, is boarding next door. Anna longs for the simpler life in Michigan and also for Geesje's neighbor, Derk who is a seminary student. She also longs to fulfill God's calling on her life to help those less fortunate but feels bound to her engagement in order to help her parents through financial difficulties.
Many unexpected things occur that affect the lives of the young refugee, Anna, Derk and Geesje. These are such caring, well-developed characters that the reader feels like they are family or at the very least dear friends. This was one of those books that I couldn't stop reading until the very last page. Lynn Austin always has a wonderful tale to tell. This one is chock full of historical details.
Bethany House provided me with a digital copy of this book for the purpose of a review. I highly recommend this book to anyone who just wants a riveting story.
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