An Empty Quiet Place - Dan Dooley

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Résumé :
Sarah Vandergriff knows what she desires in the man of her dreams. That is, as much as the imagination of a fourteen year old girl will know about such things. But she's no longer fourteen years old. Now fully grown, her ideals are exactly the same as they were when she was of that earlier age. Bryan Wimberly has loved her almost as long as he has known her. What began as the liking of a fourteen year old boy, has now grown to real love in the heart of the grown man Bryan now is. But to Sarah, Bryan is simply her best chum. She enjoys his company and his friendship. But Bryan wants much more. He wants her for his wife. Life suddenly takes a turn for Sarah. A horrible turn, and the effect will be for life. Now the man of her dreams no longer wants her. And she is convinced that no man will ever want her for his wife. But one man does want her. He has from the beginning and he still wants her for his wife. If she would only see him for who he really is, she would know that. The story of the Vandergriffs, the Wimberlys and the Lancasters whom we have grown to know so well from the earlier books in the Legacy of Abigail continue. This is the concluding novel in the 'Legacy of Abigail' series. The previous three books in the series are: A Ship Called Abigail Voyage of Abigail When Love Finds Hannah The author hopes that you will read the entire series, and if you do, please share your recommendations to your fellow readers.

Sommaire:
Imagine you are a mother, and you just found out that your oldest daughter has been injured in a serious accident... and will never walk again. Now Sarah Vandergriff finding herself paralyzed from the waist down, sees her hopes of love, marriage, or any kind of meaningful life destroyed. An Empty Quiet Place is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience. Sarah's journey isn't just about recovering physically but about redefining her identity and finding new avenues for her intellect and courage. The Aauthor handles the sensitive subject of disability with grace and authenticity, offering a perspective that is both empathetic and inspiring. It's a compelling narrative that celebrates adaptability and the strength found in unexpected places. This book reminds us that even in the quietest, emptiest places, the seeds of hope and a vibrant future can bloom. It's a deeply affecting read that will stay with you long after the final page. A Steampunk adventure novel. A story of romance set in a Steampunk world, with a hint of Victorian Sci-fi, and airship fantasy. (An excerpt from the book) ---------- At six o'clock in the evening, the telephone in the parlour of Vandergriff home rang. It rang four times before Rachael could reach it. The voice on the other end of the line was one which she did not recognize. Mrs. Vandergriff. My name is Penelope. I'm a friend of Sarah's. Sarah has been injured in an accident. She's in the hospital in Wayfield. She is very bad. Pray. Pray very hard! And come as quickly as you can. And Rachael did pray. She prayed very hard. As she sat on the train next to her husband, as the steam pushed the engine up ahead, forward at a fast pace, she gripped tight to Martin's hand. And she prayed. And in other homes, friends joined in the prayer. Anna Wimberly in her home. And Ann Lancaster in her home. Rachael had called them prior to leaving for the railroad station. They too were joining in with Rachael's prayers. Martin sat silently next to her, but he too prayed. Why couldn't the engine move faster, he asked himself? Of course, the steam was being produced as fast as it could be produced. The pistons in the cylinders were pounding back and forth as fast as they could be pounding. The driver wheels were spinning as fast as they could spin. But it should be moving faster. It would be hours before they would reach Wayfield. Then the taxi ride from the railroad station to the hospital would take its own time. And would his daughter be alive once they arrived at the hospital? He gripped his wife's hand tighter. It's okay, Mother. She's going to be fine. She will be fine. Aye, she will. I know it. I'm so frightened, Rachael replied, her voice choking. I'm so frightened. Faith, Mother, he replied. Remember, faith. God made promises. Remember what... He struggled to find the next words to say. God answers prayer, you know. Pray, Mother. Pray. God will answer. I am, Dear, she answered. You are a good man, Martin. A good man. I am so blessed. She squeezed his hand in return. Do you really believe she will be okay? Mother, I can only trust, or put my trust, my faith you know, in God. The words came awkwardly, but she knew what he meant. -------...