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With you always / Jody Hedlund.
"When a financial crisis in 1850s New York leaves three orphaned sisters nearly destitute, the oldest, Elise Neumann, knows she must take action. She's had experience as a seamstress, and the New York Children's Aid Society has established a special service: placing out seamstresses and trade girls. Even though Elise doesn't want to leave her sisters for a job in Illinois, she realizes this may be their last chance. The son of one of New York City's wealthiest entrepreneurs, Thornton Quincy faces a dilemma. His father is dying, and in order to decide which of his sons will inherit everything, he is requiring them to do two things in six months: build a sustainable town along the Illinois Central Railroad, and get married. Thornton is tired of standing in his twin brother's shadow and is determined to win his father's challenge. He doesn't plan on meeting a feisty young woman on his way west, though"--Goodreads.com.
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- ISBN: 9780764218040 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 359 pages ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
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| Genre: | Religious fiction. Historical fiction. Romance fiction. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Hedlu | 31681010105906 | FICTION | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The oldest of three orphaned sisters accepts a job placement in Illinois through the New York Childrenâs Aid Society and meets the son of a wealthy entrepreneur who is tired of living in his brotherâs shadow on the way out West. Original. - Baker & Taylor
When orphan Elise Neumann and her sisters are left destitute, Elise takes work out west arranged by the New York Children's Aid Society, where she meets upper crust Thornton Quincy on a mission to prove himself to his father through his achievement. - Baker Publishing Group
When an 1850s financial crisis leaves orphan Elise Neumann and her sisters destitute, Elise seizes their only hope: to find work out west through the Children's Aid Society and send money home. On the rails, she meets privileged Thornton Quincy, who suddenly must work for his inheritance. From different worlds, can these two help each other find their way?
