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Alona Winslow Jennings faces the harsh realities of the Great Depression after the tragic loss of her husband. Stripped of comfort and support, she enters a marriage with Oscar Moran, a wealthy older man whose main appeal lies in the security he can provide for her and her three young sons.
Oscar’s patronage is generous, but the union lacks affection. As the United States grapples with the escalation of World War II, Alona is drawn to Jason, a spirited fighter pilot. Their growing bond challenges both her commitment to her marriage and her spiritual convictions.
The novel explores the pressure of social expectations, the dynamics of a woman’s faith, and the pull of personal desire amid national turmoil, raising the question of whether Alona will remain true to her vows or follow a new path toward love.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Gilbert Morris
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