The Rain and the Light (Paperback Preorder) Tax Included

The Rain and the Light (Paperback Preorder) Tax IncludedWisconsin Territory, 1842. Prudence Everleigh once believed she could change the world. As headmistress of a school for Black girls, she devoted herself to the abolitionist causeuntil violence, tragedy, and public scorn destroyed everything she had built. Now burdened by guilt, debilitating headaches and the ruin of her former purpose, she sees little future for herself beyond the walls of her father's home. Owen Lynde has spent his entire life under

they must decide what they are willing to risk—for their convictions

their future

Rescuing a shipwrecked earl wasn’t on the agenda

Set against the backdrop of America's expanding frontier and the growing struggle over slavery

Especially when she notices

If there were a princess imprisoned in this tower

It contains themes which may be disturbing to some readers

There’s no village for hundreds of miles

A glimmer of hope in an unexpected assignment to teach an Irish widow to read

But at last

she sees little future for herself beyond the walls of her father's home

pain and hope that is as riveting as it is heart wrenchingly full of historic truths