A New Day Rising

Red River of the North Series #2

By: Lauraine Snelling

Narrated by: Callie Beaulieu

The dream of their own farmstead and a good life in America had brought Roald and Ingeborg Bjorklund across the Atlantic to pioneer the virgin prairie of Dakota Territory. But Roald's tragic disappearance in a winter storm turned Ingeborg's dreams into a living nightmare. Against nearly impossible circumstances and overwhelming grief, she struggles to keep the farm and her family together. When spring appears, Roald's distant cousin, Haaken, arrives to help with the heavy field work, and Ingeborg is able to once again concentrate her efforts on home and children. After the bleak winter, she cannot ignore the joy that Haaken brings to their lives or the attraction she begins to feel toward him. When Roald's brother from Norway also arrives to help the family, things become even more complicated around the simple prairie dwelling.

©1996 Lauraine Snelling (P)2015 Tantor

Critic reviews

"[ A New Day Rising is] distinguished for its detailed understanding of farm life on the prairie, which Snelling never romanticizes." ( Booklist)

The faith journey

I liked the main characters and their values and growth throughout the and the dog

Good Story Line

I really enjoyed this book and I am really looking forward to the next boom.

Wonderful Series!

I love reading this series. I wish the word ufda was pronounced correctly, but other than that I would recommend this book to anyone!!

Another great story

I always feel happiness after reading a Lauraine Snelling book. Thank you for continuing to write uplifting and encouraging stories.

Great Reads

Love this series. Laurain Snelling has long been a favorite author.
Being able to hear the audible was just icing on the cake.

charming historical novel, well performed

I read the first book in the series, found listening a bit harder to follow but charming. I enjoy all the historical detail. The narrator was very good. Pauses between scenes could have been better, and occasionally a flat tone, but overall, a well-modulated voice, with different voices and appropriate accents.

Wonderful series!

So emotional seeing how life is changing for this cast of characters who come alive with the author’s gift of writing. I am going immediately to the next book!

Excellent.

Very well written and narrated. It brings laughter and tears. Additionally, it brings to mind the work and sacrifices of those who first settled this land.

Just can't

I'd like to listen to more in this series because it's so simple to listen to while doing other things, but the narration became insufferable. Sounds like a robot, with emphasis in all the wrong places.

Loved this book. Looking forward to the 3rd book.

Loved this book. Looking forward to the 3rd book. Narrator is great!!! Couldn't put it down.