When the Meadow Blooms 

May 3, 2022

by Gabhart (Author)

If any place on God's earth was designed to help one heal, it is Meadowland. Surely here, at her brother-in-law's Kentucky farm, Rose and her daughters can recover from the events of the recent past--the loss of her husband during the 1918 influenza epidemic, her struggle with tuberculosis that required a stay at a sanatorium, and her girls' experience in an orphanage during her illness. At Meadowland, hope blooms as their past troubles become rich soil in which their faith can grow.

Dirk Meadows may have opened his home to his late brother's widow and her girls, but he keeps his heart tightly closed. The roots of his pain run deep, and the evidence of it is written across his face. Badly scarred by a fire and abandoned by the woman he loved, Dirk fiercely guards his heart from being hurt again. But it may be that his visitors will bring light back into his world and unlock the secret to true healing.

Bestselling author Ann H. Gabhart explores the tender places within the human heart in this character-driven story of trusting God to turn our burdens into something beautiful.

Marilyn’s thoughts:

 

 

This is one outstanding and exceptional historical fiction by Ann Gabhart. Her storytelling is filled with dimensional characters, scenes, dialogues and realistic situations that draw me into each book I’ve read.

 

When the Meadow Blooms has to be her best story yet. The historical setting in the 1920’s with Rose Meadows in a sanatorium and her two daughters in an orphanage. There longing to be together could be felt as I read each word. My heart went out to Calla and Sienna with tears at time for the treatment Sienna received as well as Calla later. Dirk Meadows was a recluse with his scars as a young man and losing the love of his life. His career was intriguing with his nature articles and how he perceived things at his Meadlowland home. There is touching and heartbreaking scenes that are filled with unexpected heart pounding happenings, tender moments, letting go, forgiveness and a second chance at romance and happiness with God’s love being present for each one despite the past difficulties and sorrowful times.

 

I highly recommend fans of Christian historical fiction to read Ann Gabhart’s latest release. This story has stayed with me and I would love to see a sequel with Calla and Lincoln then Sienna’s story.

 

I borrowed this book from our library inter-loan services, thus a review was not required. I have expressed my own thoughts.