I was ready for some pioneers, out west type stuff and decided to read this. Highly disappointed. Story doesn't follow what description says, simple writing, somewhat unlikely story, although I know things were a lot different back then in the wild west! Luckily it was only about 250 pages.
Miriam Bryant has always dreamed of leaving the never-ending work of her family's remote mountain ranch to travel abroad as a genteel lady. She's thrilled when the opportunity finally arises, but a gruesome hunting accident crushes her plans, leaving her stranded for weeks in a Montana Territory mining town. The single bright spot in her disappointment comes in the form of this mountain town's newest doctor. Fresh out of medical school, Alex Donaghue is excited to join his brother's practice and prove himself in the mining town of Butte, in Montana Territory. But the tough conditions in the mines and the brutal winter are worse than he expected. Now a mysterious lung disease is killing patients he fought so hard to cure. The single bright spot in this dreary place comes in the form of their newest patient. But when Miriam's life is threatened by the effects of a medical tragedy, will Alex have what it takes to save the woman he's come to love? Will Miriam ever find the place God created her for, or is it too late? (picture and description at Amazon)
It's almost time for Book Club, so I'll be excited to see what is picked next!
In other news, for anyone who remembers or cares, I have been plugging through the Bible with this plan for many, many years off and on. It is a 250 day plan if you stick with it (reading 10 chapters day!) but I have worked on it for many years. I am determined to get it finished this time, even though it will still take me a very long time. On a weekday I can only get in about 5 chapters (unless I start getting up at 4:30). BUT! The good news is that today I reached the half way point! :)
Happy Reading!!
Melissa
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