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Pierce Family Saga #3
Hiram's Boy
A boy’s search for truth and what it means to be a man.
Kansas Territory, 1859
Ambrose Pierce has been doing a man’s work in his father’s blacksmith shop since he was ten. At fifteen, he is tired of being seen as a boy. As he struggles toward manhood, his new stepmother’s lies about inappropriate actions toward her result in Ambrose being beaten and disowned by his father.
While recovering from his injuries, Ambrose overhears a brief mention of something scandalous in his stepmother’s past. With little beyond a place, New York City, and a name, Gerald Ward, Ambrose and half-sister Cordelia travel cross country in search of the truth. Ambrose hopes the truth will free his father from his stepmother’s influence and they can be father and son again.
Before embarking on his journey, Ambrose visits his mother’s grave to say goodbye. Throughout his travels, he consults the book of Aesop’s fables she made for him, remembering her love and being guided by the life lessons she taught him.
Hiram’s Boy is the third book in the Pierce Family Saga series. Visit piercefamilysaga.com for updates on book four, a novel set during the Civil War.
Kansas Territory, 1859
Ambrose Pierce has been doing a man’s work in his father’s blacksmith shop since he was ten. At fifteen, he is tired of being seen as a boy. As he struggles toward manhood, his new stepmother’s lies about inappropriate actions toward her result in Ambrose being beaten and disowned by his father.
While recovering from his injuries, Ambrose overhears a brief mention of something scandalous in his stepmother’s past. With little beyond a place, New York City, and a name, Gerald Ward, Ambrose and half-sister Cordelia travel cross country in search of the truth. Ambrose hopes the truth will free his father from his stepmother’s influence and they can be father and son again.
Before embarking on his journey, Ambrose visits his mother’s grave to say goodbye. Throughout his travels, he consults the book of Aesop’s fables she made for him, remembering her love and being guided by the life lessons she taught him.
Hiram’s Boy is the third book in the Pierce Family Saga series. Visit piercefamilysaga.com for updates on book four, a novel set during the Civil War.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2017
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August 26, 2018
Loved these books
Hooked .... to see what happens next with this family. Waiting for 4th book to be released................to continue family saga............ This is a book that will continue keeping you interested in what will happen next to this family
Hooked .... to see what happens next with this family. Waiting for 4th book to be released................to continue family saga............ This is a book that will continue keeping you interested in what will happen next to this family
August 27, 2021
Gold Rush, Slavery, Politics & Orphans
Another great book in the Pierce Family Saga.
Pain and loss abound. The Father remarried and what a trial that is.
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Another great book in the Pierce Family Saga.
Pain and loss abound. The Father remarried and what a trial that is.
#PickThisBook
#ReadThisSeries
#Orphans
March 15, 2018
An Enjoyable Quick Read.
I enjoyed reading about the Pierce family. The characters were well developed and the storyline held my interest. Moderately recommend.
I enjoyed reading about the Pierce family. The characters were well developed and the storyline held my interest. Moderately recommend.
March 20, 2018
Ambrose!
I have enjoyed reading your books and I was impressed with your writing skills. I will be looking for more of your work.
I have enjoyed reading your books and I was impressed with your writing skills. I will be looking for more of your work.
January 6, 2021
Another enjoyable book!
Hazel Hart truly knows how to tell a story! I shall look forward to reading more of her work. Thank you MS Hart.
Hazel Hart truly knows how to tell a story! I shall look forward to reading more of her work. Thank you MS Hart.
January 19, 2021
Safty
After all the trouble Ambrose went to to prove to his father that his new wife was not telling the truth it becomes heart felt that his father still does not believe.
After all the trouble Ambrose went to to prove to his father that his new wife was not telling the truth it becomes heart felt that his father still does not believe.
February 4, 2021
Heartfelt
Wonderful story of a truly good person. A person willing to make the best of any situation coming their way
Wonderful story of a truly good person. A person willing to make the best of any situation coming their way
February 11, 2021
It's a good story, but...
The story is good, but it gets confusing because the ages of the characters are off. The timeliness just don't add up in places.
The story is good, but it gets confusing because the ages of the characters are off. The timeliness just don't add up in places.
February 20, 2021
I am really enjoying this
This series is a good read a little short per book but still an enjoyable read. The towns the people seem pretty real
This series is a good read a little short per book but still an enjoyable read. The towns the people seem pretty real
April 17, 2021
Good
The book was good, but the ending made it. I enjoyed this book ,thought it did drag at parts still good.
The book was good, but the ending made it. I enjoyed this book ,thought it did drag at parts still good.
June 14, 2021
Just wait
Like a fish attracted to a shiny hook at the end of the fish pole, I stayed awake to see what would happen next……
Like a fish attracted to a shiny hook at the end of the fish pole, I stayed awake to see what would happen next……
November 27, 2021
Father &:Son
Great reading have been enjoying reading this series of books about the Pierce family. All the different characters and personalitirs
Great reading have been enjoying reading this series of books about the Pierce family. All the different characters and personalitirs
March 5, 2022
Story continues
I liked the way this author jumped right into the characters adding the mystery of Ava.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
I liked the way this author jumped right into the characters adding the mystery of Ava.
Can't wait to see what happens next.
June 22, 2022
Great story telling
I enjoyed the movement of story, following each character and their private thoughts about what was happening in their lives.
I enjoyed the movement of story, following each character and their private thoughts about what was happening in their lives.
August 5, 2022
Great read, Again!
I've really enjoyed the Pierce Family Saga series thus far - and hope they keep coming! I find them very interesting and authentic.
I've really enjoyed the Pierce Family Saga series thus far - and hope they keep coming! I find them very interesting and authentic.
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