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The Eyes of a Stranger (Nan's Heritage #4)
by
Elaine Littau (Goodreads Author)
Rejection was an emotion Gertie Brenan knew well. Throughout her life she felt that her unusual green eyes were a curse. She took responsibility for all the terrible events in her life.
At the age of eighteen, she finds herself at the threshold of life and comes to realize that because of the rejection of her fiancé, many options are open to her. In her childhood rejection...more
At the age of eighteen, she finds herself at the threshold of life and comes to realize that because of the rejection of her fiancé, many options are open to her. In her childhood rejection...more
Paperback, 228 pages
Published
April 20th 2011
by Createspace
(first published April 19th 2011)
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I was taken in with Elaine Littau's story from the first chapter of The Eyes of a Stranger. Elaine's descriptions made me feel as if I was right there in the 1800's watching the story unfold.
Gertie Brenan is rejected by her family only to be sent to meet her soon-to-be husband for the first time. He too rejects her. Gertie comes to terms with her situation and realizes she now has choices and a sense of freedom she never experienced before. Gertie's journey is one of love, sacrifice, honor, and...more
Gertie Brenan is rejected by her family only to be sent to meet her soon-to-be husband for the first time. He too rejects her. Gertie comes to terms with her situation and realizes she now has choices and a sense of freedom she never experienced before. Gertie's journey is one of love, sacrifice, honor, and...more
The story told here by Elaine Littau captioned my attention from the first page. She develops each character so vividly that before long you feel you are right there watching the story unfold and feel like you know each person involved. The time line was very interesting, 1800s westernfront, and the love story was engaging! Even though it is one of a series, it certainly can stan alone. It certainly was a good read and I highly recommend it.
Linda Duff Niemeir
Co-author, Sharecropping in North Lou...more
Linda Duff Niemeir
Co-author, Sharecropping in North Lou...more
This sweet story of Gertie's tragic beginning shows how hardship can build character. Had she grown up with an easy life, she probably never would have turned the hearts of such good men, and earned the love of a wonderful husband. Thank goodness for happy endings! Plus, the last line is great.
I just love Ms. Littau's books! The characters are endearing and heartfelt. I'm looking forward to reading more of her work!
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Author Elaine Littau is a woman who loves life. She loves laughing and telling funny stories about Terry, her husband of 36 years. She has a passion for writing books, blogs, and articles, as well as helping other authors learn how to market books. Among other things she was a church secretary, has led women's groups and taught preschool. She was a mentor for the M.O.P.S. (mothers of preschoolers)...more
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