Melina Druga

Journey of Hope

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Produktbeschreibung

An idealistic young couple set out across country in search of a better life for themselves and their young son in this sweeping historical novella set against the rugged backdrop of early-19th-century British North America. When her drunken father-in-law showed up threatening to kill both her and her husband, 19-year-old Claire didn't need any more convincing to strike out west. Together with their 1-year-old son, she and Harold leave New Brunswick behind on a 900-mile trek across Upper and Lower Canada. At first the journey feels like the adventure that farm-boy Harold has always wanted, not to mention a way for Claire, who was hired out at ten, to finally move up in the world. But the land is unyielding, the weather harsh, and it isn't long before the couple find themselves waylaid. Soon every mile they put behind them feels like a step in the wrong direction. As her previously happy marriage takes a turn toward estrangement, Claire scrabbles for shreds of peace and stability, seeking out what little work she can find to help pay for their mounting travel costs. But tragedy lies right around the corner, and these two young pioneers will be forced to lean on each other - or risk losing everything they've sacrificed so much to build.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sun Up Press
• Seitenzahl: 130
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 201g
• ISBN-13: 9798201528652
• Artikelnr.: 63336395

Autorenporträt

Melina Druga is an author and freelance writer with a background in journalism. She also is an history enthusiast. Her focus is on the period 1890-1920 with a particular interest in WW1 and how the war changed the lives of ordinary people. Druga finds this era fascinating because it is simultaneously familiar and antiquated, and because the events that happened during this time period set the tone for the remainder of the 20th century. When not writing, Druga often can be found watching true crime TV. Her favorite programs involve forensics and solving cold cases. She also enjoys delving to the world of Ripperology and H. H. Holmes. Follow Melina on social media @MelinaDruga. For more information, visit www.melinadruga.com.