The Blessed A Novel
The Blessed A Novel by Ann H. Gabhart, published by Revell in July 2011, is a historical fiction narrative set in 1844. The story follows Lacey Bishop, a young woman whose life becomes increasingly complicated after she marries a preacher to care for his orphaned daughter. As they relocate to a Shaker village, Lacey grapples with the community’s beliefs that marriage is a sin, all while navigating her feelings for Isaac Kingston, a man mourning the loss of his wife.
In this edition, readers will explore themes of commitment and forgiveness as Lacey seeks to find true happiness amidst her challenging circumstances. The novel delves into the intricacies of love and societal expectations, providing a rich backdrop of Christian living and romance. With 416 pages, this original edition invites readers to engage with Lacey’s journey and the choices she must confront in her quest for fulfillment.
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It is 1844 and Lacey Bishop’s life is a tangled mess. Estranged from her own family, at age 16 she went to work for a preacher and his wife. When his wife died, the preacher convinced Lacey that the only decent thing to do was to marry him. That way she could continue to act as mother to the little girl who was left on his doorstop. But Lacey never expected he would decide to take them all off to a Shaker village. There she’s still married but living in a community that believes marriage is a sin. And to make matters worse, she finds herself drawn to Isaac Kingston, a man who came to the Shakers after his young bride died. But of course any notion of love between them is only a forbidden dream. How will Lacey ever find true happiness?
Readers will find themselves engrossed in this heartrending tale of commitment and forgiveness, the latest from popular author Ann H. Gabhart.
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