 |
 |
||
 |
|||
 |
|||
 |
|||
 |
|||
 |
|||
 |
|||
 |
||
|
It is the autumn of 1920, and Leah Breckenridge is desperate to find a way to provide for her young daughter. After losing her husband and infant son, she is angry at God and fearful about the days ahead. Finding refuge in a boardinghouse run by her late husband's aunt, Leah begins the slow process of mending her heart. Is it the people who surround her—or perhaps this very house—that reach into her heart with healing? As Leah finds peace tending to an abandoned garden, can she find a way to trust God with her future? A beautifully simple story about the complexitites of life, The House on Malcolm Street is a treasure.
After the great market crash of 1929, families everywhere are falling on desperate times, including Julia and Samuel Wortham, who are determined to make a decent life for their children but also carry the shame of losing their home and money. Then circumstances force the family to seek shelter in an abandoned farmhouse—and to find mercy in a stranger’s heart. Emma Graham, the elderly owner, is indeed merciful. But there are others who will stop at nothing to drive the family from the farm. Meanwhile, Sam and Julia’s fears could compel them to abandon the one place they and their children long to call home. As the unusual bond between Emma and the Worthams deepens, each person sees with increasing clarity the truth that “there is a time for everything under the sun.” Filled with both joy and hardship, those times will create a harvest greater than any of them have ever known.
Julia Wortham is a strong woman with a strong faith to match. She and her husband, Samuel, rely on God, their creativity, and the love of their friend Emma Graham to provide for their family in the impoverished conditions of 1931. But just days before Christmas, the Wortham family is faced with a terrible loss—the death of their neighbor Wilametta Hammond, who is the mother of ten and the glue that holds her family together. With fear and other emotions running high, Sam and Julia step in to help. But how can this void of lost friends be filled? And how can they manage ten extra children when they barely have enough for themselves?
In 1932, a small-town Fourth of July celebration delivers more than just a display of fireworks for Samuel and Julia Wortham. As they return from the local festivities, the Worthams find that Samuel’s brother, Edward, is out of prison and at their doorstep. And he’s not alone. Surprise turns to shock and confusion as Edward introduces a young girl named Katie and declares that Samuel is her father. As Samuel fights for his innocence against a brother who delights in antagonizing him, the rest of the family struggles to find the truth. Will Julia believe Samuel’s declarations of faithfulness? Will Katie find a home with the Worthams? Can Samuel and Julia’s faith survive this troubling test?
It is December of 1932, just one year after the Worthams and the Hammonds lost both a dear mother and a selfless friend in one terrible night. What would certainly be a bittersweet occasion turns to crisis when George Hammond disappears, leaving his many children worried and alone. Can Julia Wortham restore hope and joy to so many forlorn children? With too many mouths, too little money, and a mysterious illness taking hold of some of the children, she has her doubts that God will pull them through. But she wasn’t counting on the miracle of a simple, paper nativity.[back to top]
Determination and faith have kept Samuel and Julia Wortham and their family safe through many trials. But in the fall of 1938, life on their Illinois farm takes an unexpected turn. When a raging fire threatens to destroy their neighbor’s farm, the Worthams find themselves clinging to their faith in God. And as they face the daunting task of rebuilding what was lost, it seems that things will never be the same. Meanwhile Sarah Wortham is harboring a troubling secret that could reveal the cause of the fire, but she finds herself caught between a promise to a dear friend and the truth about what really happened. A compelling tale of courage and community, Rorey’s Secret continues the captivating saga of the Wortham family, who with trust and determination discover the restoring and healing power of forgiveness.
Nothing has been the same for Samuel and Julia Wortham since the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. All around them young men are enlisting in the service, leaving the safety of the rural community that has sheltered the Wortham family since the Great Depression. Now their own beloved son Robert has gone to fight for his country, along with three of the Hammond boys. Julia's heart aches for the boys, while Robert’s girlfriend, Rachel Gray, offers a prayer that changes the lives of all who hear it. Those left behind struggle to find their places and God’s plan amidst the chaos of war. As the letters from Robert and the Hammond boys slow to a stop, can those at home find God’s peace?
In this fitting conclusion to the Wortham family saga, Frank Hammond hopes for a new beginning, even if it means moving away from the farm where he was raised. Sarah, however, wants to stay. As their wedding date approaches, Frank must face his own handicaps and Sarah must learn to trust God—and Frank—no matter what the circumstance. Will their doubts and misgivings change their future? Or will Frank and Sarah find the renewed hope and new start they are looking for?
Trained in his youth to be a mercenary but troubled by the deeds of his past, Tahn Dorn must now choose between the commands of a master and the urgings of his own good conscience. When his latest orders instruct him to kidnap Lady Netta of the House of Trilett, Tahn realizes that following his conscience won’t be easy, especially with the lives of his young students at stake. As Tahn’s struggle continues, neither he nor Lady Netta can foretell the series of events that will unfold and change both their lives forever. Wrestling to understand Netta’s God, Tahn is filled with doubt, and Netta herself wonders how such a man is willing to risk his life for a ragtag band of little children. The bravery of an unlikely hero, the love of an honorable lady, and the innocence of each wayward child resonate throughout this gripping tale of courage, faith, forgiveness, and unconditional love.
The Trilett family and friends are preparing for the joyous celebration of Tahn As Tahn sets out to find Netta, his own life is threatened and sinister plans are uncovered. Will he succeed in rescuing his bride? Or will Tahn and Netta forever miss their chance at happiness?
Once a feared mercenary, Tahn Dorn has abandoned his old ways and is building a new life. But his heart is still heavy. Haunted by confusing dreams and uncertain of his growing attraction to Netta Trilett, Tahn knows he must come to terms with his past before he can look to the future. And that means returning to his birthplace of Alastair—a journey he knows will not be easy. And so begins Tahn's search for truth, where he encounters old adversaries, deadly threats, a long-lost sister, and the distrust of an entire town. Return to Alastair is the continuing tale of an unlikely hero who must learn the power of forgiving others—and forgiving himself—in order to accept the love of a good lady.
|
||
Click here to sign up for Revell’s e-newsletter to hear about Leisha's new books and other great reads from Revell. Home | About Leisha | Wortham Books | What People are Saying |
||
THE HOUSE ON 
TAHN
THE SCARLET TREFOIL
RETURN TO ALSTAIR
