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When Hope Springs New
Christian Historical Fiction
When Hope Springs New
Book 4 of the Canadian West series
222 pages · First published 1986
After the heartbreaking separation from little Sammy, Elizabeth and Wynn Delaney must once again leave behind the home and friendships they have built in the Canadian Northwest. Wynn's latest assignment with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police takes them to Smoke Lake, an even more remote settlement where primitive conditions and unfamiliar customs make starting over especially difficult. While Wynn devotes himself to his duties, Elizabeth struggles with loneliness as the local Indigenous women remain wary of forming relationships with her. Still grieving the loss of the child she had come to love, Elizabeth wonders whether she has the strength to face yet another season of hardship. As unexpected challenges test the couple's faith and determination, Elizabeth must learn that building trust, finding purpose, and discovering hope often require patience and courage. Perfect for a long winter evening by the fire, this moving historical novel invites readers to step back in time, strengthen their faith, and discover how hope can take root even in the most isolated places.
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Emotional distress and grief following separation from a child; loneliness and isolation in a remote settlement; harsh wilderness conditions; cultural prejudice, distrust, and tensions involving Indigenous characters; references to domestic violence, including a man beating his wife; references to fights, knives, imprisonment, and intoxication; references to hunting, trapping, animal injuries, and animal deaths; discussion of Indigenous spiritual practices and a medicine man in the context of historical cultural tensions.
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Warm milk, honey, and cinnamon offer the comfort Elizabeth longs for as she navigates loneliness, builds new friendships, and searches for a sense of home in the northern wilderness.
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- Garnish: Light dusting of spice, optional.
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High Plains Amber Ale
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Mellow amber ale reflects the rugged frontier life Elizabeth and Wynn embrace as they begin again in an unfamiliar northern settlement and learn that hope often grows through perseverance.
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- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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