It is 1890, and 21 year old widow Aven Norgaard has traveled alone from Norway to Virginia. The only family who awaits are her late husband’s cousins and a kind aunt who assured Aven in a letter that she had a home there when she arrived. But after months of travel, nothing is as she expects. Aunt Dorothe is dead and the cousins are not small children who need care, but three brothers who live and work together in their orchards and cidery.
The oldest, Jorgan, takes on the role of father figure to all who live on their land, including emancipated slaves. Haakon, the youngest, means well but chafes under the rules of his older siblings. It is Thorald, the quiet middle brother, Aven’s protector and friend, who most intrigues her.
Over the course of 4 years, we grow to love these characters as they explore their faith, fight personal demons, and constantly work to save their land. These books have such rich stories, I cannot do them justice here except to say that they completely enveloped me. The best I can do it recommend them highly and allow future readers to be swept away by their beauty. They are treasures.
9.5/10 Stars for this lush series!
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