About the book
In 1933, most people are focused on the Great Depression but all Piper Danson can think about is how to get out of being a debutante and marrying Braxton Crandall. In an act of defiance, Piper volunteers as a frontier nursing courier in the Appalachian Mountains where adventure awaits.
My thoughts:
This is one of my
favorite books penned by one of my favorite authors and in my opinion one of her
best. I first learned of the Frontier
Nursing Service and Mary Breckinridge in These Healing Hills which is another
must read by Ms. Gabhart So, as soon as I saw this novel I knew I had
to get my hands on a copy of it and boy am I glad I did!
Set in 1933 during
the Great Depression, Piper Danson wants nothing to do with being a debutante
or marrying Braxton Crandall. Fortunately, her Aunt Truda is on her side and
after a while they convince Pipers parents to allow her to volunteer as a
courier in the Frontier Nursing Service. What an adventure this young woman had
as she encountered the people of the Appalachian Mountains and what a completely
different way of life than the one, she was used to. Piper took to her duties and her beautiful
surroundings much better than I could ever dream of doing. I loved the storyline and getting to know all
of the wonderful and unforgettable characters within in the pages of this book
that will stay with me for quite a long time.
Overall, I thought
this was a heartwarming and inspirational must-read novel. It is perfectly paced, beautifully written and
one that I highly recommend to readers of Historical fiction. I received a copy from the publisher. All opinions are completely my own
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