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During the final years of World II, Will Hutchinson faces crisis and doubt in Santa Fe, New Mexico. When his Native‑American foster sister is accused of stealing by a Jewish shopkeeper, Will must confront prejudice, faith, and the dark motives behind the accusation. The novel explores themes of trust, cultural tension, and the struggle of people with mental disabilities amid wartime uncertainty.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Christian Fiction
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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