The Refuge
The Refuge by Ann H. Gabhart is a historical fiction novel published by Baker Publishing Group on April 30, 2019. This 400-page book is written in English and delves into the life of Darcie Goodwin, who, along with her husband Walter, seeks refuge with the Shakers during a cholera epidemic. Their stay is intended to be temporary, but after Walter’s tragic death, Darcie finds herself alone and pregnant in a community that views her marital past as sinful.
Readers will discover Darcie’s struggles as she navigates her new life among the Shakers, a celibate community that complicates her situation. The arrival of widower Flynn Keller and his daughter introduces new dynamics, offering Darcie a glimpse of hope for happiness and family amidst her loneliness. This narrative explores themes of love and familial bonds within the unique context of Shaker life, providing a rich backdrop for Darcie’s emotional journey.
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When Darcie and Walter Goodwin hear of a new cholera epidemic sweeping the area, they join the Shakers whose villages seem immune to the disease. It’s meant to be a temporary stay, but Walter is killed in a riverboat accident. With no family and no money, Darcie has little choice but to stay with the Shakers. To complicate matters, she is expecting a baby conceived before she and her husband came to the Shaker village. Marital relationships are considered sinful in this celibate community, putting Darcie in a unique–and lonely–position. Can the arrival of widower Flynn Keller and his headstrong daughter offer Darcie the hope of happiness . . . and family?
Ann H. Gabhart returns to the enigmatic world of the Shakers in this emotional exploration of the power of love and the bond of family.
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