For episode 208, Kate and Sheila recap The Quarryman’s Bride, by Tracie Peterson.  The story is set in 1880’s in St. Cloud, MN. The contrast in characters is amazing! Emmalyne’s kindness and loyalty contrasts wildly with the bitterness and hardness of her father.  Emmalyne and Tavin were two weeks away from marriage when the tragedy of losing her sisters changed her father’s mind. He announced she could not marry Tavin, but must care for him and her mother instead because it was a Scottish custom. Tavin wanted to elope Emmalyne could not. She surrendered to do her duty instead of following her heart. Tavin’s so devastated he leaves town immediately, the Knox family leave as well. 

Eleven years pass and the Knox family returns. Mr. MacLachlan hired Mr. Knox as his accountant at the quarry. There is much tension at the quarry because the pressure to join the union is applying. Tavin’s mother sent him a letter saying how much he was needed at home.

Emmalyne cares for her sick mother with the help of a young handsome doctor. Emmalyne prays for God to bless her family. She struggles to love her father and tells him of her struggle. Her mother’s health is revived when her son comes down with the measles.

“You can begin by doing and saying loving things…Love is not an emotion but an act.”

Forgiveness, redemption, and transformation are woven throughout The Quarryman’s Bride. Won’t you join us for the ride! 

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