The Healing Year

De: Christine Hunt

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Never breaking eye contact, she stood with her hand over the grave, releasing her clump of dirt, slowly, scornfully, a little bit at a time, until it was gone. Only then did she turn and leave the cemetery without a word.

Meet 22 year-old Abigail Gerre, fiercely outspoken, gritty and resourceful. As the narrative opens, Abigail must preside over the burial of her stepmother, Margaret, with whom she had a fractious relationship. It’s January, 1867, and an outbreak of Scarlet Fever has caused Abigail to close the town’s school. On the fringe of the circle of mourners is an unexpected, yet familiar figure from her past, Dr. David Caldwell, scion of a wealthy New England family, at one time her protector and friend. The reason for his sudden reappearance is unclear, but one thing is certain. His presence will change many lives, including her own.

“The Healing Year” is the story of two families, once close, who are now torn apart by a secret that should have gone to Margaret’s grave. But, for David, treating those afflicted by the Scarlet Fever epidemic, will show him the life path he would choose, rather than that which his family would choose for him. For Abigail, the extended stay of the Yankee doctor will be a healing balm for her loved ones, her neighbors, and, ultimately, for herself.

My new comfort book

This book is such a sweet read! I have smiled so much listening to this!

Enjoyable read

This was such a beautifully written historical romance. I have a huge love for historical romances and the way this was written and the way the characters were portrayed was so good!

We follow Abagail a teacher, on her journey into adult hood and the troubles and trials she has faced in her lifetime. Her father passed and she was left with her step mother, her sister and the nanny. But when her step mother passed, a Dr that she had known when she was little come to take her and her sister to live with him, she was adamant that they weren’t going, then they had a breakout of Scarlet Fever and his services was needed there and since school was cancelled because of the spread of the disease, she helps the Dr care for patients, but they get a visitor they weren’t expecting and things take a turn with twists and bomb shells that they weren’t expecting.

This was so good! I fell in love with the characters and the plot. Such a good read.