From America's best-loved storyteller, Forgiving tells the story of Sarah Merritt, who arrives in the Dakota territories in 1876, determined to start the first newspaper in the mining town of Deadwood. Brimming with vivid, heartfelt characters, spirited romance, and exquisite storytelling, Forgiving is a magical novel in the glorious Spencer tradition.
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From America's best-loved storyteller, Forgiving tells the story of Sarah Merritt, who arrives in the Dakota territories in 1876, determined to start the first newspaper in the mining town of Deadwood. Brimming with vivid, heartfelt characters, spirited romance, and exquisite storytelling, Forgiving is a magical novel in the glorious Spencer tradition.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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NO Dust Jacket Good condition but not perfect, Cover has minor nicks and tears, spine shows some creases from use. Ask Questions and request photos if your buying for the cover and not the content. STOCK PHOTOS MAY VARY FROM THE ACTUAL ITEM. ACTUAL PHOTOS AVAIL. UPON REQUEST.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 20x20x20; No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. light edge wear to jacket and boards, some soiling to page ends; Forgiving tells the story of Sarah Merritt, who arrives in the Dakota territories in 1876, determined to start the first newspaper in the mining town of Deadwood. Brimming with vivid, heartfelt characters, spirited romance, and exquisite storytelling, Forgiving is a magical novel in the glorious Spencer tradition.
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Good in Good jacket. Size: 20x20x20; No Stock Photos! We photograph every item. 381 pages; ex-library with usual markings, spine cocked, some edge wear to boards and jacket; Forgiving tells the story of Sarah Merritt, who arrives in the Dakota territories in 1876, determined to start the first newspaper in the mining town of Deadwood. Brimming with vivid, heartfelt characters, spirited romance, and exquisite storytelling, Forgiving is a magical novel in the glorious Spencer tradition.
This author has a wonderful imagination; her plots are always interesting and unusual. This story is about 2 sisters - Sarah and Addie Merritt. Their father, a distinguished newspaper publisher, raised his two girls alone after their mother ran away with a newspaper employee - never to be heard from again.
Addie ran away at 15 without a word to anyone; a recent letter to Sarah says that she is working as a maid in a boardinghouse in the Dakota Territory. Sarah comes to share with her younger sister the news that their only parent has died; Sarah sold off everything and pulled up stakes to live with her sister - if she can find her.
This story shows the reader that part of the human condition is the necessity to forgive others. Some forms of forgiving are easier than others - as various people in this story find. Those unable to forgive reach a stalemate and cannot move along their learning path (that we call life).
Sarah's love interest (Noah Campbell) is one of the most stubborn men ever to grace Spencer's pages. This is alright because he is perfectly matched with one of the most bullheaded women ever born - Sarah. I think Spencer did a wonderful job of gradually getting the two combatants to soften their stance. It seemed very realistic because it did not happen overnight.
I thought the ending was a bit abrupt; yes, the ending was expected but it took 375 pages to get there. The main event, however, was covered in less than 5 pages. Still, the book is very, very good - enjoy!
4 stars
brenda c
Jul 7, 2011
excellent book
this author is one of the best--the seller
send the book in great condition and on
time--thanks--brenda