Elena, Woman of Courage: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho (Volume 5)

By: Linda Weaver Clarke

Narrated by: Carolyn Kashner

The Roaring '20s was a time of great change, when women raised their hemlines and bobbed their hair. Watch a young love blossom in this sweet romance.

When Elena Yeates settles into a small western town as the newest doctor, a few problems arise. The town is not ready for a female doctor, let alone one so strong and independent. She must struggle against the prejudice to establish her new practice. As she fights to prove herself, the town's most eligible bachelor finds it a challenge to see if he can win her heart.

©2012 Linda Weaver Clarke (P)2018 Linda Weaver Clarke

A sweet clean romance

Elana moves out west to become the towns new doctor. However, everyone is not happy to have a woman doctor especially one that is so independent and forward-thinking.
This book deals with making pre-judgments and assuming what people are like by what other people say. The townspeople aren’t the only ones that fall victim to this but Elana also makes assumptions about the town’s infamous bachelor John.

This book has lots of action and a sweet romance with a few light hearted moments!

My favorite of the series!

I have been watching John grow up over the course of the series, and am so glad we get his story. Elena is a probably my favorite of the female characters. She is a doctor, and this time period woman are not respected in the field. I love her spunk, her ambition and perseverance. She does not let anyone get her down and will do whatever needs to be done to keep the people in town healthy. John is smitten with her, but with his fear of commitment just can't admit even to himself the depth of his feelings. These two dance around their relationship until John runs from his feelings and goes to work in a mine. Will he be back? Will Elena be waiting or will she have moved on? In true Linda Weaver Clarke fashion, this story is full of love and community, good values and strong faith. It is a pleasure to listen to.

Carolyn Kashner continues the narration. She has such a wide variety of voices, and in this book used men, women and children. I loved the teenage girls as well as the miners. A well developed repertoire making the story entertaining to hear.

Elena

This story takes place in the 20's when women are trying to take a stand. Elena has had a rough go being an educated woman and is starting over. Being the new woman Dr. in town is not going to be easy though. John can't seem to get the new Dr. out of his mind. After they both have a few misunderstandings its time to really get to know the other. The story was nice and so was the narration.

Elena and John

Elena, Woman of Courage
(A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho #5
by Linda Weaver Clarke

This is book five in the "(A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho #5" It is now "The Roaring Twenty's."

It is a sweet clean western historical fiction romance.

John returns home after being away dry farming in the hills. When he meets the new town doctor. Elena is a strong courageous woman that works hard trying to keep the

town well. First John must learn the new language before he can entertain a relationship.

Adventure, a bit of drama, and romance that may or may not be reciprocated. Will John be convinced that he is ready to commit to the one woman that is right for him?

The humor was fantastic. Loved when Gilbert said, "What's this generation coming to?" Even back in the 1920's.

I love the true facts and quotes the author sprinkles throughout the book. I also like that she uses true family events in her stories.

My one question from this series is....did Henry ever find true love?


The narration was well done. The characters were well portrayed. Carolyn Kashner brings this story to life.

This series keeps getting better and it was good to begin with.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Good Story

Delightful story in the 1920 when woman were trying to be equal. In this Elena to be a doctor, wanting to make a difference. She moves to a small town in Idaho, the men still she her as weak, not the strong stubborn woman she is. Good story, and to see someone make a stand.All the author books are good.
Given audio for my voluntary review and my honest opinion