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Kristin Eikaas has her hopes set on a new life in America. The year is 1848, and Kristin Eikaas has traveled from Norway to Wisconsin with dreams of a new life. But when she arrives, she finds one disappointment after another. Worse, her superstitious uncle now believes that his neighbor's Oneida Indian wife has put a curse on Kristin. Everyone knows the Sundbergs put spells on people... Everyone except Kristin. Her run-ins with Sam Sundberg only prove that he is a good man from a Christian family. But when her uncle discovers she's been associating with Sam, his temper flares. To escape his wrath, Kristin gratefully accepts a job as the Sundbergs' house girl, finding solace at the family's spinning wheel. In the time Sam and Kristin spend together, their friendship develops into much more, and Sam prays about a match between them. But opposition threatens to derail their newfound love. Will they have the courage to stand up for what is right-even against their own families? No library descriptions found. |
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In 1848, Kristin Eikas leaves Norway for Green Bay Wisconsin. Her parents and siblings were all killed by smallpox. When she receives a letter about how wonderful America is from Uncle Lars, the family that took her in to care for her decided to go with her. They worked very hard and saved money for passage but Mrs. Olstad and her daughter, Kristen's best friend would have to stay behind for now.
When she arrives she is surprised to find out that her father's brother is cruel, selfish and mean. She also steps into a feud with the Sundbergs. Both Ekias and Sam Sunberg are very obedient but still but their hidden friendship grows into love. Yet this story is not mostly about love. It is more a story of forgiveness and equality.
I loved learning the Norwegian customs, learning about the native Indian families in that region and gentle way the story is told. I find nothing that I didn't like in this book.
I highly recommend it to readers of American Historical Fiction. I can only have high praise for this book.
I received this book as a win from FirstReads but that in no way influenced my thoughts or feelings in this review. ( )