Waves of Mercy

By: Lynn Austin

Narrated by: Rachel Dulude, Margaret Strom

In 1897, Geesje de Jonge is asked to write a memoir about her experience emigrating from the Netherlands to the Michigan wilderness in honor of her town's 50th anniversary. As Geesje recalls the events of the past, a young visitor, Anna Nicholson, mourns a broken engagement. Over the course of one summer, the lives of both women will change forever.

Lynn Austin returns with a multi-generational historical novel.

Geesje de Jonge crossed the ocean at age 17 with her parents and a small group of immigrants from the Netherlands to settle in the Michigan wilderness. Fifty years later, in 1897, she's asked to write a memoir of her early experiences as the town celebrates its anniversary. Reluctant at first, she soon uncovers memories and emotions hidden all these years, including the story of her one true love.

At the nearby Hotel Ottawa Resort on the shore of Lake Michigan, 23-year-old Anna Nicholson is trying to ease the pain of a broken engagement to a wealthy Chicago banker. But her time of introspection is disturbed after a violent storm aboard a steamship stirs up memories of a childhood nightmare. As more memories and dreams surface, Anna begins to question who she is and whether she wants to return to her wealthy life in Chicago. When she befriends a young seminary student who is working at the hotel for the summer, she finds herself asking him all the questions that have been troubling her.

Neither Geesje nor Anna, who are different in every possible way, can foresee the life-altering surprises awaiting them before the summer ends.

©2016 Lynn Austin (P)2016 Recorded Books

have loved all Lynn Austin books I have resd

loved it. had to finish even though had read written book. just had to get.

Ended Too Soon

I grab up any Lynn Austin book I can. She is among my top authors. This book as with all her books kept me listening as often as I could. The story was very good all the way through but then suddenly it ended. I don't know if Ms Austin plans a sequel (sure hope so) or not, but there's some unfinished business here. The narrators were difficult to listen to; especially the men's lines, told in a kind of staccato. If there is a sequel, may need to read it rather than listen.

loved it!!

probably the best Lynn Austin yet, so much teaching on faith and trust woven into a story that pulls you relentlessly along!!

History

Lynn weaves history, God's love and faithfulness perfectly, every time! I always learn and this time, the Dutch migration struggles & why they came to America.

Outstanding book

I love the way this book told of how to live your life for God.