{"product_id":"river-to-redemption-paperback","title":"River to Redemption - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnn H. Gabhart\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrphaned in the cholera epidemic of 1833, Adria Starr was cared for by a slave named Louis, a man who stayed in Springfield, Kentucky, when anyone with means had fled. A man who passed up the opportunity to escape his bondage and instead tended to the sick and buried the dead. A man who, twelve years later, is being sold by his owners despite his heroic actions. Now nineteen, Adria has never forgotten what Louis did for her. She's determined to find a way to buy Louis's freedom. But in 1840s Kentucky, she'll face an uphill battle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased partly on a true story, Ann H. Gabhart's latest historical novel is a tour de force. The vividly rendered town of Springfield and its citizens immerse readers in a story of courage, betrayal, and honor that will stick with them long after they turn the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne young woman must stand up for freedom--and perhaps find her own in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrphaned in the cholera epidemic of 1833, Adria Starr was cared for by a slave named Louis, a man who passed up the opportunity to escape his bondage and instead tended to the sick and buried the dead. A man who, twelve years later, is being sold by his owners despite his heroic actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow nineteen, Adria has never forgotten what Louis did for her. She's determined to find a way to buy Louis's freedom. But in 1840s Kentucky, she'll need all of the courage and strength she possesses--and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Sometimes a story is almost too wonderful to be true. Thankfully, the bit of history at the heart of Gabhart's latest novel is absolutely true, providing the perfect platform for a tale of love and generosity that will restore the reader's faith in humankind.\"--\u003cb\u003eSarah Loudin Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Appalachian Blessings series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRiver to Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e will both capture your heart and bolster your spirits. Each of the well-drawn characters stepped off the pages and into my heart. A genuinely wonderful book.\"--\u003cb\u003eJudith Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Chapel Car Bride\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich in historical detail, \u003ci\u003eRiver to Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the heartbreaking reality of slavery in the first half of the nineteenth century, one young girl's dangerous quest to end it, and a slave's strong faith in God's timing and providence. You will fall in love with these unforgettable characters.\"--\u003cb\u003eJan Drexler\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author of the Journey to Pleasant Prairie series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn H. Gabhart\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling and award-winning author of many novels, including \u003ci\u003eThese Healing Hills\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAngel Sister\u003c\/i\u003e, and The Heart of Hollyhill series. She is also the author of the popular Hidden Springs Mysteries series as A. H. Gabhart. Ann and her husband enjoy country life on a farm a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Learn more at www.annhgabhart.com.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn H. Gabhart\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling author of several Shaker novels--\u003ci\u003eThe Refuge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Outsider\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Believer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Seeker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Blessed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Gifted\u003c\/i\u003e--as well as other historical novels, including \u003ci\u003eAngel Sister\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThese Healing Hills\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRiver to Redemption, and An Appalachian Summer\u003c\/i\u003e. She and her husband live on a farm a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Ann enjoys discovering the everyday wonders of nature while hiking in her farm's fields and woods with her grandchildren and her dogs, Frankie and Marley. Learn more at www.annhgabhart.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 03, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228963913977,"sku":"9780800723644","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/aG5CODRzNVp5cFArUVNPZEFSdXVCdz09.webp?v=1768296846","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/river-to-redemption-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}