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A Place to Call Home #3
The Land of Promise
LAND RUSH!
Britt Clairborne, United Cherokee Nation Chief of Police, and his sweet wife, Cherokee Rose, face challenging times. It’s 1889, and the Cherokees are being moved onto reservations within the Oklahoma District. The remainder of the land promised to them decades ago is being opened for white settlers to homestead. Of course, the Cherokees are unhappy. Some are outraged and want to stand and fight–despite Britt’s warning that they will be punished swiftly and severely by the U.S. Army.
Before long, white settlers converge from all directions. Lee and Kathy Belden and their two children come from Texas, where they lost their farm after years of drought. Martha Ackerman, newly widowed, arrives from Kansas with her three young children and her parents. Craig Parker, fresh out of prison and cleared of a bank robbery he didn’t commit, travels with his loyal wife, Gloria, from Missouri. And so many others. They all come for land and a new beginning, yet face so much that is fraudulent sooners, funnel clouds, rattlesnakes, even oil. And of course, unexpected kindness and God’s provision.
Will the Cherokees and the settlers all find a home in the land of promise? And perhaps a spiritual home as well?
Britt Clairborne, United Cherokee Nation Chief of Police, and his sweet wife, Cherokee Rose, face challenging times. It’s 1889, and the Cherokees are being moved onto reservations within the Oklahoma District. The remainder of the land promised to them decades ago is being opened for white settlers to homestead. Of course, the Cherokees are unhappy. Some are outraged and want to stand and fight–despite Britt’s warning that they will be punished swiftly and severely by the U.S. Army.
Before long, white settlers converge from all directions. Lee and Kathy Belden and their two children come from Texas, where they lost their farm after years of drought. Martha Ackerman, newly widowed, arrives from Kansas with her three young children and her parents. Craig Parker, fresh out of prison and cleared of a bank robbery he didn’t commit, travels with his loyal wife, Gloria, from Missouri. And so many others. They all come for land and a new beginning, yet face so much that is fraudulent sooners, funnel clouds, rattlesnakes, even oil. And of course, unexpected kindness and God’s provision.
Will the Cherokees and the settlers all find a home in the land of promise? And perhaps a spiritual home as well?
272 pages, Paperback
First published March 24, 2005
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Al Lacy
109 books90 followersAl Lacy has written more than ninety novels, including the Angel of Mercy, Battles of Destiny, and Journeys of the Stranger series. He and his wife, JoAnna Lacy, are coauthors of the Mail Order Bride, Hannah of Fort Bridger, and Shadow of Liberty series. The Lacys make their home in the Colorado Rockies.
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March 20, 2014
A very relaxing and peaceful book for a western; what? The characters actually live peaceful and happy lives?
Didn't mind the christian lifestyles of the characters, though, there was too much emphasis on them going to church (probably 15 times throughout the book), converting other characters to their church, etc... and because of this, the authors got lost from any real plot in the book, or further character development.
Seriously, the book could have been titled, "Going to Church".
That being said. The characters Britt, Cherokee Rose, and Walugo, seemed to me very believable and authentic. And again, they are generally happy throughout the novel, with a deep christian faith, strong family bonds, and good sense of community. Don't get that too often in westerns. In that way this novel was a breath of fresh air.
Didn't mind the christian lifestyles of the characters, though, there was too much emphasis on them going to church (probably 15 times throughout the book), converting other characters to their church, etc... and because of this, the authors got lost from any real plot in the book, or further character development.
Seriously, the book could have been titled, "Going to Church".
That being said. The characters Britt, Cherokee Rose, and Walugo, seemed to me very believable and authentic. And again, they are generally happy throughout the novel, with a deep christian faith, strong family bonds, and good sense of community. Don't get that too often in westerns. In that way this novel was a breath of fresh air.
February 5, 2015
The Land of Promise was an okay read for me, but I'm sure people who love this genre might enjoy it more. Even though I love Christian Fiction and for the Gospel message to be shared in books, I felt like this book was a little too preachy and things turned out a little too perfect.
I did like the characters -- especially Cherokee Rose and Britt. I also thought parts of the book were interesting, but the writing style and point-of-view changes kept me from liking it more.
*I did not get this book for review. I borrowed the book from my library. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
I did like the characters -- especially Cherokee Rose and Britt. I also thought parts of the book were interesting, but the writing style and point-of-view changes kept me from liking it more.
*I did not get this book for review. I borrowed the book from my library. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*
August 30, 2015
Book #3 of 3...Needed more story. I am a born again Christian. But, it seemed like every chapter in all 3 books was devoted to stories of helping people get right with God. The title of this series should have been called...."Saving Souls".
July 29, 2011
Did not realize this was a Christian book but enjoyed it.
September 22, 2016
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