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"There are some women who will brew mystery from the decoction of even a very simple life. Matilda is one of them, remarked the major to himself as he filled his pipe and settled himself before his high-piled, violet-flamed logs..."A sweet, heartfelt, old-fashioned romance. The middle-aged adults take a kindly interest in the affairs of the young people, with many having friendships across generations in a way not often seen today. Experience life with Phoebe, David, Caroline, Andrew, and the Buchanans in a small town in the Harpeth Valley, Tennessee in the early 1900s.This book reflects many ...

Charlotte Powers is a woman who loves life, and is set to marry Nickols just as soon as she can figure herself out. However, coming home and meeting the charismatic pastor that seems to have influenced all her friends, tips her worldview, and she doesn't know what to do. Summary by KristingjCast List:Charlotte Powers/ Narrator: Kristin Gjerløw Rev. Mr. Goodloe: Larry Wilson Nickols Powers Jr: Levi Throckmorton Judge Nickols Powers & Mr. Todd: ToddHW Billy Harvey: Shakira Searle Charlotte Morgan: Sarah Terry Martha: Beth Thomas Dabney: Joseph Tabler Mammy: Rosslyn Carlyle Harriet Henderson: ...

Nickols Powers is in love with the beautiful Charlotte and desperate to marry her. Charlotte however, is independent and reluctant to accept his religious views as a good wife should. However, she may still be convinced by the charismatic preacher building a new church in her own backyard. Summary by Michele Eaton.

Meet Molly, a quirky and spirited twenty-five-year-old navigating life in the charming town of Hillsboro. After six years of widowhood, she finds herself living with her aunt and surrounded by nosy neighbors, all while trying to stick to a strict diet and sort out her complicated love life. Enter Arthur, her childhood sweetheart, who’s back with a simple yet poignant request to see her in the blue dress she wore the day he left. Then there’s the enigmatic Judge Wade, her cousin Tom, and the infuriatingly charming neighbor, John Moore. Who will truly melt Mollys heart? Sometimes, solace can...

In the aftermath of the Great War, Roberta, the daughter of an American soldier and a French marquise, returns to her fathers childhood home. Upon her arrival in New York, she discovers that her misanthropic uncle has mistaken her identity and believes she is her small, disabled brothers nephew. To secure medical care for Pierre and appease her uncle, Roberta adopts the persona of Robert. Embracing her new identity, she embarks on a series of comedic escapades, gathering supplies for France while navigating hilarious close calls and unexpectedly falling in love with the Governor. - Summary by ...

In the heart of the Harpeth Valley, Tennessee, during the early 1900s, a sweet and poignant romance unfolds. There are some women who can weave mystery from even the simplest of lives, muses Major Buchanan as he settles in with his pipe before a crackling fire. Join Phoebe, David, Caroline, Andrew, and the Buchanans as they navigate the complexities of love and friendship across generations, captivatingly portrayed in this old-fashioned tale. As you immerse yourself in their world, be prepared to encounter reflections of a bygone era, complete with sentiments that may clash with modern ...

In Hearts Kingdom, Charlotte Powers is a vibrant woman on the brink of marriage to Nickols, yet she finds herself at a crossroads as she seeks to understand her true self. Returning home, she encounters a captivating pastor who has influenced her friends and challenges everything she thought she knew. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions and newfound perspectives, Charlotte must navigate her feelings and decisions as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery.