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That Tender Light: An Owen Family Novella
How did the Owen Family Saga begin?
With a love story, of course, the most romantic love story of when Rod and Julia met.
God must have conspired with the angels to put Roderick Owen of Shenandoah County, Virginia, and Julia Helm, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the same place on one magical day in Spring, 1840. All nature paused, as though holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen.
In this short novella, acclaimed author Marsha Ward tells the story of the Owen Family origins, describing in her delicate language the tender feelings of two people who need to find each other in a very small window of time.
With a love story, of course, the most romantic love story of when Rod and Julia met.
God must have conspired with the angels to put Roderick Owen of Shenandoah County, Virginia, and Julia Helm, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the same place on one magical day in Spring, 1840. All nature paused, as though holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen.
In this short novella, acclaimed author Marsha Ward tells the story of the Owen Family origins, describing in her delicate language the tender feelings of two people who need to find each other in a very small window of time.
55 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 10, 2017
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Marsha Ward
42 books60 followersMarsha Ward is the author of the American Civil War era novels that make up "The Owen Family Saga:" Gone for a Soldier (which takes place during the Civil War), The Man from Shenandoah, Spinster's Folly, Ride to Raton, and Trail of Storms. Marsha also is an accomplished poet, a mentor, conference presenter, and the founder of American Night Writers Association, Inc. (ANWA). She lives in the heart of the Old West in Arizona.
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February 19, 2018
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
How did the Owen Family Saga begin?
With a love story, of course, the most romantic love story of all: when Rod and Julia met.
God must have conspired with the angels to put Roderick Owen of Shenandoah County, Virginia, and Julia Helm, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the same place on one magical day in Spring, 1840. All nature paused, as though holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen.
In this short novella, acclaimed author Marsha Ward tells the story of the Owen Family origins, describing in her delicate language the tender feelings of two people who need to find each other in a very small window of time.
MY TAKE
I've read several of Ward's Owen stories. It was fun to read this short novella that tells the story of how the mother and father of the family found each other. It's very much a case of insta-love, but it's set in a time when people married for less romantic reasons than physical attraction--and they were both religious which was important for both of them.
How did the Owen Family Saga begin?
With a love story, of course, the most romantic love story of all: when Rod and Julia met.
God must have conspired with the angels to put Roderick Owen of Shenandoah County, Virginia, and Julia Helm, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the same place on one magical day in Spring, 1840. All nature paused, as though holding its breath, waiting to see what would happen.
In this short novella, acclaimed author Marsha Ward tells the story of the Owen Family origins, describing in her delicate language the tender feelings of two people who need to find each other in a very small window of time.
MY TAKE
I've read several of Ward's Owen stories. It was fun to read this short novella that tells the story of how the mother and father of the family found each other. It's very much a case of insta-love, but it's set in a time when people married for less romantic reasons than physical attraction--and they were both religious which was important for both of them.
July 24, 2017
Owen family
I love the Owen Family saga. Seeing how the parents met was a blessed treat. Marsha Ward write with such feelings. Can't get enough. Waiting for more.
I love the Owen Family saga. Seeing how the parents met was a blessed treat. Marsha Ward write with such feelings. Can't get enough. Waiting for more.
July 15, 2017
A sweet love at first sight romance between Rob and Julia. Rob promised his mother that he would find a night Christian girl to marry and he did. He looked for years and the minute he saw her he knew she was the one. Heartwarming and sweet. I received an advance copy and voluntarily chose to review this book.
July 14, 2017
Rod had to marry a Christian woman. He looked for years . Suddenly he met Julia ,she was a very nice person. Rod fell in love with her this is a very lovely romance story. I liked it very much
February 19, 2018
This is a sweet, pleasant story of how the Owen parents met. It will be of most interest to those who have already met the clan, but anyone can enjoy it. There is little conflict, but there is plenty of tension as the couple look forward to their wedding and life together. The characters are believable and interesting.
August 1, 2017
This is the romantic origin story for The Owen Family Saga.
December 30, 2019
This is a short but sweet story. Love at first sight.
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