Sarah Redeemed

Martha Palmer, the generous benefactor of Palmer House--a most extraordinary refuge for young women rescued from prostitution--has died. Denver society turns out in strength to honor the elderly woman, as do many of the young women who have lived, at some point during the past decade, under the roof of Palmer House and under the steady and godly leadership of Rose Thoresen.

For Sarah Ellinger, Rose's trusted right hand, an invitation to the reading of Martha's will raises the possibility--an...