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In the final installment of Eugenia Price’s St. Simons Trilogy, wealthy young Northerner Anson Dodge arrives on St. Simons Island and discovers faith, love, and a sense of belonging. Called to ministry, he becomes the island’s pastor and dedicates his life to its people.
His wife, Ellen, shares his devotion for the island and its inhabitants, yet many locals harbor wartime distrust toward Yankees. Despite this, some, such as the Goulds, open their hearts to the Dodges, and Anna Gould eventually falls in love with Anson. The story follows the couple through tragedy that tests their faith and forces the community to seek consolation, rebuild dreams, and confront the challenges of faith, family, and love on a picturesque Georgian island.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Eugenia Price
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