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Orphaned sisters Amanda and Sarah Jane Shelby are thrust into the bustling town of Independence, Missouri, after their parents’ passing. While the younger Sarah Jane embraces the uncertainty with optimism, older Amanda bears the responsibility of steering their fragile future.
The sisters’ destinies hinge on their father’s unfulfilled dream of settling in the Oregon Territory. Their only chance to honor that vision lies in joining a wagon train headed west. However, Amanda must persuade wagon master Seth Holloway to take two young women under his protection.
Together they set out across the plains, unprepared for the hardships ahead. Their journey probes faith, resilience, and the promise of the frontier—raising questions about God’s plan and whether they will finally reach Oregon or find their fate diverted toward a new home, fortune, and love.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Sally Laity
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