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The Overlander's Daughter
In 1847, seventeen-year old Sarah wants no part of walking two thousand miles behind a wagon to Oregon, but her father leaves her no choice. When her innocence is taken in one violent moment, her quilt provides her only solace as she flees into the wilderness.
160 years later, twenty-eight-year old Harper unearths Sarah’s quilt which has been passed down to Sarah’s great-granddaughter, Agnes whose last wish is to record the story of her treasured family quilt before her memory fades completely and the two women embark on a journey to share the quilt’s story. Throughout the intertwined narratives, both Sarah and Harper hold tight to the quilt as they find the courage to accept their losses and tell the truth despite the consequences honesty brings. In doing so, they both discover a resilience and inner strength they didn’t know they had.
160 years later, twenty-eight-year old Harper unearths Sarah’s quilt which has been passed down to Sarah’s great-granddaughter, Agnes whose last wish is to record the story of her treasured family quilt before her memory fades completely and the two women embark on a journey to share the quilt’s story. Throughout the intertwined narratives, both Sarah and Harper hold tight to the quilt as they find the courage to accept their losses and tell the truth despite the consequences honesty brings. In doing so, they both discover a resilience and inner strength they didn’t know they had.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
368 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 8, 2018
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December 21, 2019
I loved this story! Captivating from the start - it is a drama that unfolds and weaves the past and present together beautifully intertwined in a tale about a very special quilt and it’s journey - incapsulated with sentimental meaning, that is related by Agnes (an 85 yr old woman struggling with dementia), to her young friend and neighbor Harper, who is closer to her than her own daughter.
Agnes recounts the story of Sarah, her great grandmother, of how the quilt came to be created dating back to 1847, and it’s journey over the Oregon trail in what was supposed to be new beginnings of a better life. Instead, there was heartache, heartbreak, terror, fear, injury, death, and the struggle to survive. Hounded by a man she hated and feared who wanted to own her; mesmerized by a crippled man her parents rejected and didn’t want her to marry. All of this tied up in the story of the quilt. The quilt that brought comfort and hope, sadness and led to a death. And now, given to Harper to honor it, to honor its story and tell it to others, to remember.
Agnes recounts the story of Sarah, her great grandmother, of how the quilt came to be created dating back to 1847, and it’s journey over the Oregon trail in what was supposed to be new beginnings of a better life. Instead, there was heartache, heartbreak, terror, fear, injury, death, and the struggle to survive. Hounded by a man she hated and feared who wanted to own her; mesmerized by a crippled man her parents rejected and didn’t want her to marry. All of this tied up in the story of the quilt. The quilt that brought comfort and hope, sadness and led to a death. And now, given to Harper to honor it, to honor its story and tell it to others, to remember.
June 21, 2022
A lovely weaving of a multigenerational story of heartache, healing, and finding oneself.
“When someone tells you who they really are, believe ‘em the first time. You’ll save yourself a lot of grief.”
Read this novel to travel across time with Sarah, the owner of an amazing quilt and the trail of heartache and healing they witness. This trail stretch’s to the modern day where Agnes, hey descendent of Sarah, just passing along the story one last time.
Note:
Western type stories are not necessarily my literary go to, but on the recommendation of a friend I picked up this book. What followed, was a several day historical journey through the Oregon Trail, paired beautifully alongside a modern day coming of age tale.
“When someone tells you who they really are, believe ‘em the first time. You’ll save yourself a lot of grief.”
Read this novel to travel across time with Sarah, the owner of an amazing quilt and the trail of heartache and healing they witness. This trail stretch’s to the modern day where Agnes, hey descendent of Sarah, just passing along the story one last time.
Note:
Western type stories are not necessarily my literary go to, but on the recommendation of a friend I picked up this book. What followed, was a several day historical journey through the Oregon Trail, paired beautifully alongside a modern day coming of age tale.
July 6, 2022
An Enjoyable Book!
I started reading this book last night and nearly finished it before going to bed in the early morning. The story begins as a group of families embark on a trip to the Willamette Valley in the Oregon Territory looking for a better life. The daughter of this family carries scraps of fabric that she intends to use to make a quilt while traveling. This quilt is referred to throughout this book. Read this book to learn the story.
This is my first book by this author, but I am planning to move on to the second book in the series soon.
I started reading this book last night and nearly finished it before going to bed in the early morning. The story begins as a group of families embark on a trip to the Willamette Valley in the Oregon Territory looking for a better life. The daughter of this family carries scraps of fabric that she intends to use to make a quilt while traveling. This quilt is referred to throughout this book. Read this book to learn the story.
This is my first book by this author, but I am planning to move on to the second book in the series soon.
February 20, 2020
The Overlander's Daughter. A Novel By Amy Isaman
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was a happy/sad read. I can't imagine traveling across the country in that time period. Sarah was one of my favorite characters. There are two parts to the story connecting the past with the present. The antique quilt survived from the past. Does it survive into the future? What happens to the quilt in the present?
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was a happy/sad read. I can't imagine traveling across the country in that time period. Sarah was one of my favorite characters. There are two parts to the story connecting the past with the present. The antique quilt survived from the past. Does it survive into the future? What happens to the quilt in the present?
April 17, 2020
I really enjoyed this book..It kept me guessing as to how everything would turn out right up until the end..The hardships of crossing the Oregon Trail in 1847 was vividly described and the characters were interesting and I will be thinking of them and this story for a long time..A book that just stays with you after you have finished reading it is a true work of art..Thank you to the author for a wonderful read..
April 27, 2018
Well-woven tale about a quilt
The author deftly wove parallel tales from the past and present day all centered around an heirloom quilt. The characters were accessible and compelling and I found myself thinking about them during my daily life activities. It is a well-written, easy read perfect for the poolside or book clubs.
The author deftly wove parallel tales from the past and present day all centered around an heirloom quilt. The characters were accessible and compelling and I found myself thinking about them during my daily life activities. It is a well-written, easy read perfect for the poolside or book clubs.
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December 29, 2020Good historical fiction story in two time periods
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