{"product_id":"river-to-redemption-paperback","title":"River to Redemption - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnn H. Gabhart\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrphaned in the cholera epidemic of 1833, Adria Starr was cared for by a slave named Louis, a man who stayed in Springfield, Kentucky, when anyone with means had fled. A man who passed up the opportunity to escape his bondage and instead tended to the sick and buried the dead. A man who, twelve years later, is being sold by his owners despite his heroic actions. Now nineteen, Adria has never forgotten what Louis did for her. She's determined to find a way to buy Louis's freedom. But in 1840s Kentucky, she'll face an uphill battle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased partly on a true story, Ann H. Gabhart's latest historical novel is a tour de force. The vividly rendered town of Springfield and its citizens immerse readers in a story of courage, betrayal, and honor that will stick with them long after they turn the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne young woman must stand up for freedom--and perhaps find her own in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrphaned in the cholera epidemic of 1833, Adria Starr was cared for by a slave named Louis, a man who passed up the opportunity to escape his bondage and instead tended to the sick and buried the dead. A man who, twelve years later, is being sold by his owners despite his heroic actions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow nineteen, Adria has never forgotten what Louis did for her. She's determined to find a way to buy Louis's freedom. But in 1840s Kentucky, she'll need all of the courage and strength she possesses--and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Sometimes a story is almost too wonderful to be true. Thankfully, the bit of history at the heart of Gabhart's latest novel is absolutely true, providing the perfect platform for a tale of love and generosity that will restore the reader's faith in humankind.\"--\u003cb\u003eSarah Loudin Thomas\u003c\/b\u003e, author of the Appalachian Blessings series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRiver to Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e will both capture your heart and bolster your spirits. Each of the well-drawn characters stepped off the pages and into my heart. A genuinely wonderful book.\"--\u003cb\u003eJudith Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Chapel Car Bride\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich in historical detail, \u003ci\u003eRiver to Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the heartbreaking reality of slavery in the first half of the nineteenth century, one young girl's dangerous quest to end it, and a slave's strong faith in God's timing and providence. You will fall in love with these unforgettable characters.\"--\u003cb\u003eJan Drexler\u003c\/b\u003e, award-winning author of the Journey to Pleasant Prairie series \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnn H. Gabhart\u003c\/b\u003e is the bestselling and award-winning author of many novels, including \u003ci\u003eThese Healing Hills\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAngel Sister\u003c\/i\u003e, and The Heart of Hollyhill series. She is also the author of the popular Hidden Springs Mysteries series as A. H. Gabhart. Ann and her husband enjoy country life on a farm a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Learn more at www.annhgabhart.com.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51370110648543,"sku":"9780800723644","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/8bKxHg8KTO9780800723644.webp?v=1789150380","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/river-to-redemption-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}