To See His Way
This western tale won second place for short historical fiction in the National RWA/FHL 2000 contest.
Romance Writers of America - one of the largest writers' organizations in the world.
Faith, Hope, and Love - the Inspirational Division.
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An accident saved Tildie from an unwanted marriage. But now, she and her three young cousins are at the mercy of Indians. Unable to communicate with the Arapaho, Tildie's future, and the children's, is in question.
The Arapaho assume the praying white woman belongs to the big Swede preacher and send for the missionary Jan Borjesson. When Jan arrives, he finds himself with a ready-made family. He intends to deliver his charges to the nearest white settlement, but Fort Reynald holds a menace. The grocer, growling like an old grizzly, still awaits his promised bride.
What would God have Jan do? Can he provide for them through the harsh winter, until he can send them east? And by that time, will he want to part with the charming young lady and the heartwarming children?