"Sheltering Arms" by Joette Baldwin is the author's debut novella and it is a spell-binding read from its opening lines ("1963 Deep in the bosom of southern Virginia there lies a moldering headstone. It rests in the shade of a purple Magnolia and bears the name Renée Chastain Harris.") to its surprise, heartwarming conclusion. This poignant story of a Civil War wife and mother who faces heartbreak with bravery is told in lyrical, dreamily beautiful prose that mesmerizes the reader and draws them into the heart of Renée Chastain Harris's Prince Edward County, Virginia world. Journey with Joette Baldwin into a long-ago land of passion, heartache, beauty and love eternal, and be forever changed by the experience!
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- Release Date 09/09/2020
- Authors Joette Baldwin, Rosy Baldwin
- Language English
- Company Independently published
- Weight 2.88 ounces
- Dimensions 6 x 0.12 x 9 inches
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