Rorey's Secret (Country Road Chronicles #1) - Hardcover

Kelly, Leisha

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786286199 ISBN 13: 9780786286195

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2006

Synopsis

In the fall of 1938, two Illinois farming families--the Worthams and the Hammonds--find their faith tested when the Hammonds' farm is threatened by a raging fire.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

When all seems lost, out of the ashes redemption rises Determination and faith have kept Samuel and Julia Wortham and their family safe through many trials. Together with their neighbors, the Hammonds, they have much to be thankful for-health, home, and happiness. But in the fall of 1938, life on their Illinois farms takes an unexpected turn. When a raging fire breaks out and threatens to destroy the Hammond farm, the two families find themselves clinging to their faith in God. But as they face the daunting task of rebuilding what was lost, it seems that things will never be the same. Meanwhile Sarah Wortham is harboring a troubling secret that could reveal the cause of the fire, but she finds herself caught between a promise to a dear friend and the truth about what really happened. A compelling tale of courage and community, Rorey's Secret continues the captivating saga of the Wortham family, who with trust and determination discover the restoring and healing power of forgiveness. Leisha Kelly is the author of Julia's Hope, Emma's Gift, and Katie's Dream. She and her husband, K.J., live in Clayton, Illinois, and have two children.

From the Inside Flap:

ARC copy: The Worthams and Hammonds are as close as any two families can be, sharing almost everything on their neighboring farms in Depression-era Illinois. But despite their trust and faith in each other and in God, someone is harboring an upsetting secret-a secret that could bring trouble to their enduring friendship. When a raging fire breaks out and threatens to destroy the Hammond farm, both families are affected by the tragedy. But how did the fire start? Several of the kids know the truth, yet no one is talking. As the families approach the daunting task of rebuilding what was lost, their faith in God is tested yet again. Aching loss, misplaced blame, and troubled relationships stand in the way of forgiveness. Will the Wortham and Hammond families find the courage and strength they need to overcome such hardship? Or will this secret mean the end of a trusted friendship? Rorey's Secret is a compelling tale of faith, community, and redemption in which acclaimed author Leisha Kelly continues her much-loved stories of the Wortham family.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0786286199
• ISBN 13: 9780786286195
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 416