Out now! Jo-Anne's latest historical novel, set in Queensland, Australia.
A family tragedy
A daughter blamed
A life changed
A relationship restored
In 1909, Meg Porter heads to Brisbane to study art. Her future seems promising, but a family tragedy changes everything. She gives up her art and instead accepts an offer of marriage to escape from her situation.
After a miscarriage, Meg embarks on a journey of dealing with what has happened in her life and of receiving God’s love and grace. Yet she still struggles to forgive her mother—and to overcome her own guilt.
As the family grows and relocates to Harrisville, Meg begins to learn to value her artistic gift again and to draw close to God in the quietness as she paints. Yet the war brings further family tragedy. And life becomes so busy, as she supports her husband and cares for their five children.
How can Meg keep her growing faith—and her artist heart—intact, in the midst of everything? And how can she ever forgive her mother?
A daughter blamed
A life changed
A relationship restored
In 1909, Meg Porter heads to Brisbane to study art. Her future seems promising, but a family tragedy changes everything. She gives up her art and instead accepts an offer of marriage to escape from her situation.
After a miscarriage, Meg embarks on a journey of dealing with what has happened in her life and of receiving God’s love and grace. Yet she still struggles to forgive her mother—and to overcome her own guilt.
As the family grows and relocates to Harrisville, Meg begins to learn to value her artistic gift again and to draw close to God in the quietness as she paints. Yet the war brings further family tragedy. And life becomes so busy, as she supports her husband and cares for their five children.
How can Meg keep her growing faith—and her artist heart—intact, in the midst of everything? And how can she ever forgive her mother?
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