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Covington Chronicles #4
Manuela Blayne
Manuela Blayne, a novella, is the fourth book in the Covington Chronicles. It is a complete story that stands alone. To understand some of the characters fully, however, it would be beneficial to read The Dream Bucket first.
Manuela Blayne is the story of one suffering for another.
A new day dawns for Trudy Cameron. She develops a heightened sensitivity to others around her who endure the hurts brought on by circumstances she tries to influence. Trudy starts to realize she cannot change everything, she cannot fix all the bad in her world. At the same time she develops a streak of mischief. Sometimes she is shocked by her own behavior. As she grows up fast, she finds emotions within herself she didn't expect.
In the summer of 1910, Trudy Cameron witnesses the aftershock of an event that will disturb her the rest of her life.
It is more than the consequences of the crime that concern her. Cruelty dominates the evolving social system of the South, the only home she knows.
Never will she comprehend all the hurt suffered by her friend Manuela Blayne, but Trudy wants to understand.
She witnesses firsthand what forgiveness can be. She observes hardships she has never imagined.
In a world that denies mercy to her friend, will Trudy’s faith shrink or blossom? She is always honest with herself about her emotions.
Trudy tells her story in first person.
Come spend some time with the Bentons and Camerons. Delight in the parenting skills of Samuel Benton, as he tries to distract Trudy from her anguish over Manuela Blayne.
Have a dish of ice cream in the Covington and float on a watermelon in the swim hole at Hot Coffee. Witness the mischief Trudy dares not confess to her parents.
Manuela Blayne is the story of one suffering for another.
A new day dawns for Trudy Cameron. She develops a heightened sensitivity to others around her who endure the hurts brought on by circumstances she tries to influence. Trudy starts to realize she cannot change everything, she cannot fix all the bad in her world. At the same time she develops a streak of mischief. Sometimes she is shocked by her own behavior. As she grows up fast, she finds emotions within herself she didn't expect.
In the summer of 1910, Trudy Cameron witnesses the aftershock of an event that will disturb her the rest of her life.
It is more than the consequences of the crime that concern her. Cruelty dominates the evolving social system of the South, the only home she knows.
Never will she comprehend all the hurt suffered by her friend Manuela Blayne, but Trudy wants to understand.
She witnesses firsthand what forgiveness can be. She observes hardships she has never imagined.
In a world that denies mercy to her friend, will Trudy’s faith shrink or blossom? She is always honest with herself about her emotions.
Trudy tells her story in first person.
Come spend some time with the Bentons and Camerons. Delight in the parenting skills of Samuel Benton, as he tries to distract Trudy from her anguish over Manuela Blayne.
Have a dish of ice cream in the Covington and float on a watermelon in the swim hole at Hot Coffee. Witness the mischief Trudy dares not confess to her parents.
- GenresChristian Fiction
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2015
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About the author
Mary Lou Cheatham
39 books24 followersWelcome to the world of Mississippi-born author Mary Lou Cheatham. Here you will find lively stories about life in the early 1900’s on the farm and in a small village—stories filled with danger close to home, romance, and moral conflicts. Daily life can include unexpected danger interrupting the routine of living in a more primitive time. Also come and explore life in modern rural south Louisiana. Mary Lou’s novels center around families as they face life’s challenges. In every story she includes touches of romance.
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August 2, 2017
"Wow!!!"
This extremely well-written story is a must read for anyone who enjoyed the Dream Bucket by Mary Cheatham. The author shows great depth by being able to write this sequel but maintain its readability as a stand alone book. The story encompasses the social injustice of the times as well as a broad array of emotions. Compassion, sorrow, serenity and love are central to the story. I am eager to see what the author has in store for us next following Manuela Blayne. I am thirsty for what develops in the lives of Trudy and Will.
This extremely well-written story is a must read for anyone who enjoyed the Dream Bucket by Mary Cheatham. The author shows great depth by being able to write this sequel but maintain its readability as a stand alone book. The story encompasses the social injustice of the times as well as a broad array of emotions. Compassion, sorrow, serenity and love are central to the story. I am eager to see what the author has in store for us next following Manuela Blayne. I am thirsty for what develops in the lives of Trudy and Will.
August 3, 2017
This was an interesting read to see characters develop right before you as seems that they might just right off the pages. The book was a great addition to Covington Chronicles.
April 9, 2016
Mary Cheatham has penned a gripping story, another in the Covington Chronicles Series. She climbs into the mind of Trudy, the young girl from "The Dream Bucket" novel, to try to understand racial prejudice and violence as it existed in the 1910 deep south.
A touching and moving story illustrating the injustices heaped upon blacks of the day. Along the way, the author, in delightful style, also serves up slices of life from that era in the rural south, when life was arguably much simpler than today.
A beautifully read audio book.
A touching and moving story illustrating the injustices heaped upon blacks of the day. Along the way, the author, in delightful style, also serves up slices of life from that era in the rural south, when life was arguably much simpler than today.
A beautifully read audio book.
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