Holding the Light
Holding the Light by Gloria Cook is a novel published by Severn House in 2009, featuring 214 pages in English. This installment in the Meryen series is set in 1849 and follows the story of 16-year-old Clemency Kivell, who inherits Poltraze Farm after rescuing a squire’s infant son. As her father, Seth, relocates the family and renames the farm Trenbarvear, his oppressive nature leads to turmoil and tragedy within the family.
Readers will encounter themes of family life and the complexities of relationships as Clemency navigates her father’s vindictive behavior. The narrative unfolds with her determination to protect her loved ones from Seth’s dark intentions, highlighting her resilience and resourcefulness. This edition offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by Clemency and the dynamics of her family against the backdrop of 19th-century life.
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The new book in the popular Meryen series – 1849. When Poltraze Farm is bequeathed to 16-year-old Clemency Kivell in return for her having rescued the squires infant son, her autocratic father, Seth, moves the family there and renames it Trenbarvear. But his vindictive bullying causes anguish and tragedy, and one by one, the family deserts him. He plots murder and revenge on them all, and only the strength and wits of Clemency can save those she loves . .
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