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by Susan Meissner (Goodreads Author)

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I see a few, but not many, seem to have labeled this book "Christian fiction." How significant are the religious elements in the book?

Ruth They don't sleep together until they are married, she notices that he doesn't say grace before meals, she says bedtime prayers with the little girl an…moreThey don't sleep together until they are married, she notices that he doesn't say grace before meals, she says bedtime prayers with the little girl and at some point he says that if she wants to got to church there are plenty of Catholic ones around. She reminds him she is Protestant and he says there are plenty of that kind too. Oh, and there is one quote from the Book of Common Prayer. I'd say it is more a book about someone who is Christian (at least a little) than Christian fiction as you usually think of it. (less)

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Sterlingcindysu In addition to Ginger's (correct) answer, it was also a way to get a free fulltime nanny and housewife. …moreIn addition to Ginger's (correct) answer, it was also a way to get a free fulltime nanny and housewife. (less)

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Are there any inappropriate scenes? Is it appropriate for 9th graders? Or maybe younger?

Jessica Seamons You have probably already read the book by now and know, but I am putting this here for people who might want to know later. There is one paragraph, t…moreYou have probably already read the book by now and know, but I am putting this here for people who might want to know later. There is one paragraph, thankfully just the one, where they first sleep together that started off very descriptive, and so I skipped the entire paragraph. So I admit I don't know how far it went, so a little caution there, and it is mentioned a few more times, just without detail. There is also a violent accident that happens. It's not so much the accident itself but the aftermath, the condition he is in that might be a bit much for children. There is also a lot of difficult concepts in the book, including abuse, miscarriage, murder and betrayal, among other painful topics. I'm not saying these things should never be spoken of to children, rather, it should be approached with care. Perhaps being there to discuss with your child what they are reading, answering questions, helping them to understand and cope with the knowledge, etc. There is no foul language that I can remember.(less)

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someone please let me know when and if this comes out in audio format??

Paula I just listened to it on the Libby app through my library. Not sure if that’s what you were asking, but it was great. The narration was perfect!

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Debra T My impression was that he was there because he had been investigating the case for years. I think his family was killed by someone involved in another…moreMy impression was that he was there because he had been investigating the case for years. I think his family was killed by someone involved in another case that he had solved.
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