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After dashing through tragedy when her widowed father is murdered on the Brooklyn docks, Dorianne DeFeo faces hardship and dwindling job prospects. Driven by necessity, she responds to an advertisement from Arizona lawman Stone McKenna, traveling west in search of a fresh start as a mail‑order bride. Upon arrival, she is struck by another profound loss as she becomes blind. While confronting this new reality, Dorianne and Stone must navigate their expectations, faith, and the possibility of healing through a faith‑based miracle. Their shared journey holds the promise of a hopeful dawn amid profound darkness.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Western Fiction/Western Romance
Authors: Al Lacy
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