My Sister's Prayer (Cousins of the Dove Series #2)

by Mindy Starns Clark, Leslie Gould

Overview

Women of Fearless Devotion

Virginia, 1704

Celeste Talbot is usually such a sensible young woman—until she falls for an English soldier reassigned to the Colonies. Leaving her Huguenot family behind, she sets sail for America, only to realize that her younger sister Berta has been kidnapped and forced on board the very same ship. Whom can Celeste trust? The dashing soldier? Or the vigilant carpenter who remains by their side in the perilous New World?

Virginia, present day

Madeline "Maddee" Talbot has her hands full when she agrees to take in her younger sister, Nicole, following a serious car accident. The young women grew apart when Nicole fell into drug addiction, and Maddee prays this will be the start of a better life for her sister. But as they investigate a trauma from their childhood, Maddee must keep a diligent eye on Nicole—and the shadowy figure watching them from afar.

From the Christy Award-winning team of Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould, My Sister's Prayer tells an epic tale of two women compelled to protect their sisters, confront their fears, and navigate the muddy waters of betrayal to find true love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780736962919
Publisher:	Harvest House Publishers
Publication date:	08/30/2016
Series:	Cousins of the Dove Series , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	142,876
File size:	755 KB

About the Author

Mindy Starns Clark is the bestselling author of more than 20 books, both fiction and nonfiction, with over a million copies sold. Mindy and her husband, John, have two adult children and live in Pennsylvania. www.mindystarnsclark.com

Leslie Gould, a former magazine editor, is the author of numerous novels, including Beyond the Blue and Garden of Dreams. She received her master of fine arts degree from Portland State University and lives in Oregon with her husband, Peter, and their four children. www.lesliegould.com

Mindy Starns Clark is the author of many books, which include the popular Smart Chick Mysteries, Whispers of the Bayou, Shadows of Lancaster County, and Under the Cajun Moon. In addition, Mindy’s plays and musicals have been featured in schools and churches across the United States.

Leslie Gould, a former magazine editor, is the author of numerous novels, including Beyond the Blue and Garden of Dreams. She received her master of fine arts degree from Portland State University and lives in Oregon with her husband, Peter, and their four children. www.lesliegould.com

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"With My Sister's Prayer, the Starns Clark and Gould team has hit yet another one out of the park.  The characters are charming, engaging, witty, and well thought out.  The reader is moved effortlessly back and forth between 1704 and present-day.  My Sister's Prayer is a true work of art and I am now counting down the days to Book Three!
—Susan Ferrell

"My Sister's Prayer did not disappoint! This book is wonderful, and I had trouble putting it down.... Do yourselves a favor, and read this book as soon as you can!"
—Ann McGraw

"Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould have again produced a winner!"
—Sallie Fisher, Instructor of Communication Studies at Columbia Basin College

Editorial Reviews

09/26/2016
Clark and Gould continue their Cousins of the Dove series (My Brother’s Crown) with this tale of forgiveness, betrayal, and love. In one narrative thread set in contemporary Virginia, Maddee Talbot has agreed to care for her sister, Nicole, after a serious car accident, and soon realizes Nicole needs more than physical healing. Then, jumping back to 18th-century Virginia, Celeste Talbot is considered her parents’ responsible daughter until a promise of love puts her in a difficult position and leaves her younger sister, Berta, in danger. These two relatives, separated by centuries, discover startling truths about their sisters, and also about themselves. Reaching beyond its romance elements, the novel deftly highlights the loving but sometimes difficult relationships between unique pairs of sisters. Maddee and Celeste’s plots mirror each other well without overlapping. Clark and Gould handle the parallel time frames with aplomb, providing a solid sense of setting to keep the reader grounded and expertly intertwining the historical and modern story lines. Maddee’s character arc drags occasionally, and she seems slow to grow, but Nicole’s growth proves an interesting counterbalance. This novel is a satisfying tale for those who enjoy both contemporary and historical fiction. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

"I love reading historical fiction, so the part that was set in the 1700s really appealed to me... Way to go Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould!  Looking forward to the next book in the series!"
—Becky Waymire

"My Sister's Prayer did not disappoint! This book is wonderful, and I had trouble putting it down.... Do yourselves a favor, and read this book as soon as you can!"
—Ann McGraw

"Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould have again produced a winner!"
—Sallie Fisher, Instructor of Communication Studies at Columbia Basin College

From the Publisher