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Name: The scarlet thread
Rating: 4.333333333333 (3 reviews)
Author: Francine Rivers

The scarlet thread follows a young woman who faces neglect, loss, and divorce, and through these trials learns the meaning of true love. Finding forgiveness, healing and restoration in Christ Jesus, she discovers a path toward hope and renewed faith.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction

Authors: Francine Rivers

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