Dakota Father
Dakota Father by Linda Ford, published by Steeple Hill on January 4, 2011, is a historical fiction novel that explores themes of love and obligation. Set against the backdrop of the Dakota Territory, the story follows Jenny Archibald as she navigates her commitment to her late best friend’s orphaned daughter, Meggie. Jenny’s journey is marked by her promise to return home and marry a man chosen by her parents, a trade she willingly accepts to protect Meggie from harm.
In this edition, readers will find a narrative that delves into Jenny’s emotional struggles as she becomes attached to Meggie and the rugged beauty of the frontier. The story also introduces Burke Edwards, Meggie’s uncle, who complicates Jenny’s feelings and choices. As Jenny grapples with her responsibilities and desires, the book presents a blend of romance and faith, set within a clean and wholesome context. With 288 pages, this original edition invites readers to experience a heartfelt journey of sacrifice and love.
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It broke Jenny Archibald’s heart to lose her best friend, Lena, to a fever–Jenny’s not about to let any harm come to two-year-old Meggie, Lena’s orphaned daughter. Jenny will take Meggie to the girl’s uncle in Dakota Territory. And if Jenny’s parents won’t let her leave without her promise to marry a man of their choosing on her return, then that’s a trade Jenny’s willing to make. But she never expected to lose her heart to Meggie, to the wild beauty of the frontier…or to Burke Edwards, Meggie’s handsome uncle. Torn between her obligation to her parents and her own dreams of happiness, which will yield–her promise…or her heart?
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