Rose's Assignment - Melina Druga

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Résumé :
One assignment. One choice. A legacy of courage. 1859, Canada West. Rose Goodwin lives a quiet life as a wife and mother in a small Ontario town. But when she's called upon to help a woman fleeing slavery through the Underground Railroad, her comfortable existence is suddenly challenged. The woman, Judith, is gravely ill and haunted by the trauma of her escape. As Rose nurses her back to health, she confronts her own fears, prejudices and sense of duty. In a divided world, Rose's compassion becomes her greatest strength and the defining act that will ripple through generations of her family. Rose's Assignment is a poignant tale of moral courage, empathy, and transformation set in the years before Confederation. Through Rose's eyes, readers witness the human cost of freedom and the power of doing what is right even when it's not easy. Richly detailed and emotionally resonant, this novella reveals the roots of a family legacy built on compassion and courage. Perfect for readers of Jennifer Chiaverini, Susanna Kearsley and Kate Quinn, Rose's Assignment will inspire anyone who believes one person's kindness can change the world....

Biographie:
Melina Druga writes deeply researched historical fiction that brings the 19th century and early 20th century vividly to life. Her novels bring emotional depth and historical authenticity, celebrating the strength and resilience of women across generations...

Sommaire:
When conscience calls, one woman must answer. Rose Goodwin, a sharp-witted shopkeeper's wife with a gift for sweet talking, finds herself thrust into an unexpected mission when she's given the assignment to nurse Judith, a gravely ill refugee fleeing to Canada in search of liberty. Initially skeptical and unprepared, Rose must confront her own fears, prejudices and sense of duty. As the women form a fragile bond, Rose learns that true freedom requires not only courage but conscience, and compassion becomes her greatest strength. Will Rose's unwavering commitment to Judith lead her to discover her true self, or will the burden of her assignment cost her everything she holds dear? Rose's Assignment explores the complex realities of life in pre-Confederation Canada, where conviction could change lives. Through Rose's eyes, readers witness the human cost of freedom and the power of doing what is right even when it's not easy. Perfect for readers who believe one person's kindness can change the world....