Books like The Girls of Lighthouse Lane #1 by Thomas Kinkade
Katherine Williams has long imagined herself walking the halls of an art school in Boston. Her family’s limited finances nearly keep that dream out of reach, but her father offers to cover half the tuition if she can raise the rest. When that promise is broken, Katherine’s disappointment turns into fierce determination. Confronted with a choice between giving up and seeking the difficult path toward her ambition, she considers drastic measures, including running away. Throughout her journey, she grapples with friendship, family expectations, and the cost of following a dream.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Thomas Kinkade
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