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In *Joelle’s Secret*, seventeen‑year‑old Joelle Jones must escape her stepfather who threatens her safety after her mother’s death. She cuts her long hair, assumes a male identity, and finds work as a stablehand.
On the trail, Joelle joins a wagon train headed for gold‑rich California. Her disguised identity is continually threatened by the harsh frontier and the skepticism of a spiritually troubled treasure hunter who initially believes she is a boy. When the truth comes out, challenges to faith and friendship arise.
Through prayer, perseverance, and the support of her companions, Joelle learns that God’s strength can triumph over hardship, and that true love and loyalty are worth more than any treasure.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Gilbert Morris
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