Perfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, this is an emotional and powerful saga by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes. READERS ARE LOVING THE RAINBOW THROUGH THE RAIN! "I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed this book." -- ***** Reader review "Thoroughly enjoyed this book" -- ***** Reader review "Excellent read - I love all Elvi Rhodes books" -- ***** Reader review **************************** AS THE STORM CLOUDS OF WAR GATHER, WILL HER LIFE BE THE ONE SHE DREAMED OF? The Brogdens are one of Chalywell's most important families: their antique business is famous for its beautiful furniture and pictures. But the most beautiful - and valuable - thing in Old Jacob Brogden's life is his granddaughter, Lois - for Lois reminds him of the daughter he had lost so tragically many years ago. When Lois falls in love with John Farrar, the whole family are dismayed, for between Jacob and the Farrars lies a deep and abiding feud that can never be mended. Lois, conscious of the storm clouds of war gathering over her future, determines that nothing and no-one should come between her and her beloved John. But as war breaks out and families are torn apart, Lois finds her life changing irrevocably.

Includes "A Scribner Reading Group Guide" ([4] p.).

The series goes on with a few new characters,such as ghosts, robbers, antics of 3 children,cannibals, more romance and many more giggles.

While growing up amid humble surroundings in Roxobel, North Carolina, Alice Omoti begins her sophomore year of high school without any idea that one decision is about to change the course of her life forever. In her memoir, Alice details her childhood and adolescent yearsyears that are abruptly transformed the night she attends a football game with a friend. After fifteen-year-old Alice meets fellow student James Ruff Dog Ruskins, she ignores a foreboding feeling and accepts a ride with him to a party. A few hours later, Ruff Dog rapes her, impregnating Alice with her first child. Left with no other options, Alice is forced to marry the man she hates with every fiber of her being. Trapped in a faux marriage ruled by physical and mental abuse, Alice unsuccessfully attempts to escape numerous times. But fifteen years later, just as Alice thinks she has finally discovered true happiness, tragedy strikes and causes Alice to question everythingincluding her faith. Black in My Rainbow shares the intimate story of one womans unforgettable journey through the darkness of her troubles and into the light of Gods love, where she finally takes control of her destiny.

A ballet dancer recalls how she and her mother would welcome each season with a dance outdoors.