A Hill Country Christmas: Truths for Troubled Trails

A Hill Country Christmas~Truths for Troubled Trails is a collection of 13 holiday tales representing the varied cultures and communities of the Texas Hill Country. Eight authors, each with their own distinct style, bring historical events to life in these heartwarming stories about the blessings of Christmas and truths that transcend time. In every era it’s been said that “man is born to trouble as surely as the sparks fly upward,” but these inspirational stories from Christmases past reassure us there will always be truths we can trust. A youthful generation celebrates the season though civil war looms. A fatherless boy, temporarily homeless, helps a wild camel find a home. When an unlikely thief robs a stage carrying three unlikely companions, he experiences a most unlikely change of heart. With her husband critically ill, Florence Butt risks everything to start a business she hopes will provide shelter and food for her growing boys. Desperate times call for desperate measures when a flash flood strands a gnarly old mule driver with a family in dire straits. The price is high when two lost souls are given one last chance to correct their past choices. Three ragamuffin refugees present a confirmed bachelor with a slew of unexpected challenges, but could they be gifts in disguise? When it comes to doing the right thing, Honor Thielbar lives up to his name, but his efforts to balance duty and compassion in an especially difficult case uncover a family mystery that will change his life forever. Regina comes to Texas to escape painful memories and finds a new life in service to others. The men who returned from WWII often carried unseen scars of mind and soul. The therapy that helped them still helps others today. In the midst of Texas’ record drought, German families found ways to shield their children from worry to give them a happy holiday. It’s been said “No good deed goes unpunished,” but sometimes the reward for doing the right thing comes as a gift unwrapped. As they approach their golden anniversary, Dieter is less and less aware of the present, but his loving wife discovers ways to meet him in their shared memories of Christmases past.
ASIN: B0CK3QDGJB
VSKU: BVV.B0CK3QDGJB.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Dean, Lynn|Kittleson, Gail|Aramouni, Mindy|Barr, Michael|Fiorello, Cathy|Lister, Gina|McCann, Monica|McFarland, Shannon
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use