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When their father departs to earn money away from home, Kate and Anders must step up to tend the farm, a responsibility that places the siblings in the center of their family's daily life. Amid the demands of the land and the pressure to keep the family together, they uncover a mystery that compels them to rely on each other, their Christian values, and their tight-knit community.
Victoria Johnson’s tale blends the quiet rhythm of farm life with the suspense of a detective story, all while remaining rooted in the experience of Swedish‑American immigrants and their efforts to build a lasting life in a new country.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Lois Walfrid Johnson
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