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Set in Garston, a modest New England community, "Swift Water" follows preacher Christopher after a confrontation with a local gang, while his unexpected romance with Sophie "Jean" Randolph keeps him on a tightrope between duty and desire. Jean, torn between her affluent upbringing and her twin’s erratic behavior, faces the challenge of reconciling a divided family and the demands of faith. The novel's focus on church life and moral conviction distinguishes it from Loring’s typical romance novels, offering a more profound exploration of spirituality within a romantic plot.
First publish date: December 1979
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Emilie Baker Loring
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