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Set in California’s 1850 Gold Rush, 'Redeeming Love' follows Angel, a former child prostitute hardened by betrayal and survival. When she meets the devout Michael Hosea, he seeks to reflect God’s love through unwavering devotion and faith. Facing her past, Angel confronts feelings of unworthiness and fear as she spirals back into darkness, yet Michael persists, offering a path to healing that lies only with divine grace.
A story of faith, redemption, and the transformative power of unconditional love in a harsh frontier backdrop.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Christian Fiction
Authors: Francine Rivers
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