The Hope of Refuge
Author – Cindy Woodsmall
Publisher – Water Brook
Copyright – 1996
ISBN – 978-1-4000-7396-2
Paperback – 341 Pages
Cindy Woodsmall, author of The Hope of Refuge, is the New York Times best selling author of the Sisters of the Quilt Series. The series includes When the heart cries, When the Morning Comes and When the Soul Mends. Cindy Woodsmall seems to be able to capture the heart of her characters in her books. In her real life, she has connections with Amish, Mennonite and Old Order Amish Families. Woodsmall is the mother of four and lives with her children and husband in Georgia.
The Hope of Refuge is a story of hope, forgiveness and redemption. It is a story of two worlds colliding and only truth will help the character prevail. Cara Moore, the main character of the book is lead away from the city life to a town than is strong in her memories. She finds herself in Dry Lake, Pennsylvania – an Amish Community. Trying to understand and get a grip of the torments that are haunting her, an Amish man appears in the story – Ephraim Mast. As their relationship develops, character from her past appear and cause havoc.
The Hope of Refuge is a book about telling and speaking truth. The truth will prevail when it is revealed. A nice read. A sweet story of second chances.
Book Review
Carole Walsh Scott
