Ann Tatlock Bücher

1968: Aufgrund einer Affäre verlässt Pastor Patrick Crane seine Gemeinde und zieht mit seiner Frau und den beiden Kindern in ein altes, abgelegenes Haus in den Bergen. Dort geschehen ungewöhnliche Dinge: Immer wieder treffen die vier auf Menschen, die behaupten, selbst in diesem Haus zu wohnen und aus einer anderen Zeit zu kommen. Nur langsam beginnt die Familie zu ahnen, dass die unverhofften Begegnungen ein Geschenk sind - von Gott höchstpersönlich ... Ein außergewöhnlicher Roman mit einer wunderbaren Botschaft.

Die leidenschaftliche Büchersammlerin Elizabeth Gunnar hätte nie gedacht, dass sie Jahre nach ihrem Abschluss an ihr altes Internat zurückkehren würde – diesmal als Lehrerin. Unzählige Erinnerungen stürzen auf sie ein, sobald sie die Schwelle von Seaton überschreitet. Erinnerungen an schöne Zeiten mit guten Freunden, aber auch Erinnerungen an Ereignisse, die Elizabeth bis heute nicht los-lassen. Wie zum Beispiel das mysteriöse Verschwinden ihres früheren Englischlehrers. Ob es wirklich so eine gute Idee war, sich ausgerechnet in der einstigen Heimat niederzulassen? Ihre alten Freunde nehmen Elizabeth freudig in ihrer Mitte auf. Und auch ihre Jugendliebe ist mehr als begeistert über ihre Rückkehr. Als Elizabeth in ihrer Schülerin Satchel dann noch ein Gegenüber findet, das Bücher beinahe ebenso sehr liebt wie sie, scheint alles perfekt. Doch wie ihre Lehrerin so trägt auch Satchel schwer an schmerzlichen Erinnerungen aus ihrer Vergangenheit. Werden die beiden den Mut finden, sich ihren Ängsten zu stellen, nach vorne zu blicken. und zu leben?

The narrative showcases a compelling journey of faith and resilience, following characters who navigate challenges that test their beliefs. Set against a richly developed backdrop, the story intertwines personal struggles with themes of redemption and hope. Tatlock's award-winning writing brings depth to the characters' experiences, inviting readers to explore the transformative power of love and spirituality. This book promises to resonate with those seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of their own faith journeys.

Eleven-year-old Roz (Rosalind) Anthony and her family have just moved to Mills River, Illinois, to escape an abusive situation. Only days after settling into their new home, they are surprised to find the previous owner, Tillie Monroe, on their front porch reading the newspaper. Though her sons have sold the house and sent her to a facility for the aged, she is determined to die in the place she lived her life, and somehow manages to find her way "home" day after day. Feeling sympathy for the elderly woman, Roz's mother allows Tillie to move back in.Mara Nightingale becomes Roz's first friend in Mills River. In spite of their many differences, the girls discover they have something in common that binds them together--both are hiding secrets. So they make a promise--"cross my heart and hope to die"--never to tell anyone else.When danger stalks the Anthonys, Tillie exhibits unimaginable courage and selfless love in her determination to protect the family she has adopted as her own.

"This 1900s historical novel shares Anna Rycroft's life, which is changed by some startling encounters with Dickins's A Christmas Carol characters."--Publisher's description

Narrated by a dog named Charlie, this book explores the various ways dogs communicate their feelings through barks, body language, and ear positions. It features insightful pet facts, such as how a dog may wag its tail while displaying aggression. Accompanied by vibrant photos of different dog breeds, the book also offers guidance on dog care and provides recommendations for further reading on the topic.

Stunning New Novel from Award-Winning Author When Eve Marryat's father is laid off from the Ford Motor Company in 1931, he is forced to support his family by leaving St. Paul, Minnesota, and moving back to his Ohio roots. Eve's uncle Cyrus has invited the family to live and work at his Marryat Island Ballroom and Lodge. St. Paul seemed like a haven for gangsters, and Eve had grown fearful of living there. At seventeen, she considers her family to be "good people." They aren't lawbreakers and criminals like so many people in her old neighborhood. Thrilled to be moving to a "safe haven," Eve is blissfully unaware that her uncle's lodge is a transfer station for illegal liquor smuggled from Canada. Eve settles in to work and makes new friends, including an enigmatic but affecting young man. But when the reality of her situation finally becomes clear, Eve is faced with a dilemma. How can she ignore what is happening right under their very noses? Yet can she risk everything by condemning the man whose love and generosity is keeping her and her family from ruin?