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When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel from bestselling author Lynn Austin. 1873. After a devastating loss, Hannah Wagner never imagined shed leave her comfortable home for the harsh, unfamiliar wilderness near Lake Michigan. But when Henry Abernathya friend of her husband, Johnoffers them a fresh start in a booming lumber town, where Johns skills as a doctor are sorely needed, Hannah reluctantly agrees. There, she meets Kate, Henrys spirited, much younger wife. Kates sharp tongue and outsider status have made her unwelcome among the towns elite, and when she begins confiding in Hannah, its clear her marriage is not what it seems . . . and that a secret from her past could destroy everything. Present day. Ashley Gilbert never planned to settle in Michigan, but when her husband lands his dream job as a conservationist, she agrees to follow. While restoring their historic homebuilt in the 19th century for a doctor and his wifeAshley becomes captivated by its past and its connection to the nearby Abernathy mansion, now being transformed into a museum. While volunteering with the restoration, she stumbles upon the unsolved mystery of Kate Abernathys disappearance. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a quest for the truthone that will connect her to two women whose stories and struggles echo and inspire her own. Standalone historical fiction about marriage, grief, and the power of female friendships from the author of All My Secrets and Long Way Home A richly layered Christian womens fiction novel with elements of mystery, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Kristy Cambron, and Susan Meissner Includes discussion questions for book clubs

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A captivating small-town mystery.--Publishers Weekly Austin's readers and those who enjoy historical fiction about the nineteenth century won't be disappointed.--Booklist, starred review

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