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Orphaned Hearts
Pastor David Langley grew up in an orphanage, where he faced unrelenting cruelty because of his scars left from the fire that claimed his family. Knowing six-year-old Caleb Holsheyer is likely to face a similar fate, David makes it his mission to find the boy a loving home.
But in the midst of the Great Depression, most families are barely getting by. No one seems willing to take on the responsibility of caring for a small child, especially one who's crippled.
Sadie Miller seems the perfect solution for this dilemma. With the recent loss of her father, Sadie is alone in a large house. She's left with means to provide, and David has never known a more kind and nurturing soul.
Unfortunately, Sadie's status as a spinster presents another dilemma. If Child Welfare objects to Caleb being raised in the home of an unmarried woman, new arrangements must be found. David and Sadie team up in a desperate effort to find a home for the orphaned child they both love. While searching, might they find a family instead?
But in the midst of the Great Depression, most families are barely getting by. No one seems willing to take on the responsibility of caring for a small child, especially one who's crippled.
Sadie Miller seems the perfect solution for this dilemma. With the recent loss of her father, Sadie is alone in a large house. She's left with means to provide, and David has never known a more kind and nurturing soul.
Unfortunately, Sadie's status as a spinster presents another dilemma. If Child Welfare objects to Caleb being raised in the home of an unmarried woman, new arrangements must be found. David and Sadie team up in a desperate effort to find a home for the orphaned child they both love. While searching, might they find a family instead?
112 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2013
About the author
Shawna K. Williams
6 books50 followersShawna K. Williams grew up without giving any consideration to becoming a writer. It wasn't until after the age of thirty when a combination of events -- including a peculiar dream which eventually inspired her first two novels -- persuaded her to pursue this calling.
Her books have been praised for their honesty of portrayal and message of Grace. Shawna's hope is that through her work she can touch the heart of her readers with the truth of God's sovereignty and His unyielding love.
Her debut novel, a WWII historical titled "No Other" was a Grace Awards Finalist. "Orphaned Hearts", a Depression Era novel was a Clash of the Titles Champion in Dec 2010. Her other works include the 1950s Hollywood Drama "In All Things" (a sequel to "No Other") and a 1950s Romantic Suspense "The Good fight". Coming in Dec. 2012, "Hold my Hand" - a sequel to "Orphaned Hearts".
When not writing Shawna enjoys life with her husband and three children on their ranch in Arkansas.
Her books have been praised for their honesty of portrayal and message of Grace. Shawna's hope is that through her work she can touch the heart of her readers with the truth of God's sovereignty and His unyielding love.
Her debut novel, a WWII historical titled "No Other" was a Grace Awards Finalist. "Orphaned Hearts", a Depression Era novel was a Clash of the Titles Champion in Dec 2010. Her other works include the 1950s Hollywood Drama "In All Things" (a sequel to "No Other") and a 1950s Romantic Suspense "The Good fight". Coming in Dec. 2012, "Hold my Hand" - a sequel to "Orphaned Hearts".
When not writing Shawna enjoys life with her husband and three children on their ranch in Arkansas.
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