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Ida Mae McAuley, a spinster in 19th‑century Charlotte, Carolina, must confront her past when Olin Orr—a seasoned tinsmith who returned home after a violent incident—renting her vacant smithy. Though Olin once sought her marriage, she weighs his kindness against her grief over her parents' death. When threats loom, demanding Ida Mae remove Olin, she battles the question of whether the violence targets her, the tenant, or a hidden secret. The novel weaves romance and mystery within North Carolina’s historical setting, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lynn A. Coleman
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