What is the inspiration behind your new Orphan Train series? He doesn’t plan on meeting a feisty young woman on his way west, though. Thornton is tired of standing in his twin brother’s shadow and is determined to win his father’s challenge. His father is dying, and in order to decide which of his sons will inherit everything, he is requiring them to do two things in six months: build a sustainable town along the Illinois Central Railroad, and get married. The son of one of New York City’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, Thornton Quincy faces a dilemma. Even though Elise doesn’t want to leave her sisters for a job in Illinois, she realizes this may be their last chance. She’s had experience as a seamstress, and the New York Children’s Aid Society has established a special service: placing out seamstresses and trade girls. When a financial crisis in 1850s New York leaves three orphaned sisters nearly destitute, the oldest, Elise Neumann, knows she must take action. Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical, Religious, RomanceĪ Riveting Look at the Orphan Train from Historical Novelist Jody Hedlund Published by Bethany House on June 6th 2017 So, pull up a chair and join us to learn more about Jody and her newest release. With Jody Hedlund’s launch of The Orphan Train series, I was given the opportunity to sit down with Jody and ask her a few questions. Being bookish sometimes gives us unique opportunities as bloggers.

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