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In Salty Creek, a small Georgia community defined by its color, class, and family histories, life turns when Mr. Oto, a quiet gardener with a secret past, is taken in by Miss Anne. He meets Sophie, who has abandoned hope after losing her love in World War I while caring for her mother and sisters. Their first conversation sparks a quiet, extraordinary romance. When the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor and World War II reshapes America, Mr. Oto’s presence puts Salty Creek under scrutiny. Miss Anne stands by him, risking her own safety to protect both him and the town’s harmony. Meanwhile, Sophie must decide how much she is willing to risk for this newfound love, offering a tender exploration of hope, redemption, and small-town life amid global conflict.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Augusta Trobaugh
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