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The Wood's Edge

Written by: Lori Benton
Narrated by: Liz Pearce
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At the wood's edge, cultures collide. Can two families survive the impact?

The 1757 New York frontier is home to the Oneida tribe and to British colonists, yet their feet rarely walk the same paths. On the day Fort William Henry falls, Major Reginald Aubrey is beside himself with grief. His son, born that day, has died in the arms of his sleeping wife.

When Reginald comes across an Oneida mother with newborn twins, one white, one brown, he makes a choice that will haunt the lives of all involved. He steals the white baby and leaves his own child behind. Reginald's wife and foundling daughter Anna never suspect the truth about the boy they call William, but Reginald is wracked by regret that only intensifies with time, as his secret spreads its devastating ripples.

When the long buried truth comes to light, can an unlikely friendship forged at the wood's edge provide a way forward? For a father tormented by fear of judgment, another by lust for vengeance. For a mother still grieving her lost child. For a brother who feels his twin's absence, another unaware of his twin's existence. And for Anna, who loves them both - Two Hawks, the mysterious Oneida boy she meets in secret, and William, her brother. As paths long divided collide, how will God direct the feet of those who follow Him?

©2015 Lori Benton (P)2015 Recorded Books
Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Marriage Feel-Good

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On my fourth listen!

Again, the author is a master at transporting me to a time and place I’ve never been able to imagine but now feel like I’m there. The historical narrative opens the reader to multiple worldviews while shedding understanding on each one. The heart-wrenching realities are deeply moving, while the romance is beautifully deep too (without any hints of over-drama cringe). The way the story points to God’s hand over his people and His unfailing mercy definitely had me crying … I couldn’t have guessed the ending. But I cried even when I knew what was coming - I’ve listened three times already because I want to soak in the characters that much longer. I can’t wait to hear the sequel!

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