Daughters of Northern Shores
by Joanne Bischof
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Pub Date Mar 12 2019 | Archive Date Aug 09 2019
Thomas Nelson--FICTION | Thomas Nelson
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Description
In this stunning sequel to The Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Aven and Thor’s love story continues—and an age-old feud endangers the Norgaard family in ways no one could have ever imagined.
Aven Norgaard understands courage. Orphaned within an Irish workhouse, then widowed at just nineteen, she voyaged to America where she was wooed and wed by Thor Norgaard, a Deaf man in rural Appalachia. That the Lord saw her along the winding journey and that Aven now carries Thor’s child are blessings beyond measure. Yet while Thor holds her heart, it is his younger brother and rival who haunts her memories. Haakon—whose selfish choices shattered her trust in him.
Having fled the Norgaard orchard after a terrible mistake, Haakon sails on the North Atlantic ice trade, where his soul is plagued with regrets that distance cannot heal. Not even the beautiful Norwegian woman he’s pursued can ease the torment. When the winds bear him home after four years away, Haakon finds the family on the brink of tragedy. A decades-old feud with the neighboring farm has wrenched them into the fiercest confrontation on Blackbird Mountain since the Civil War. Haakon’s cunning and strength hold the power to seal many fates, including Thor’s—which is already imperiled due to a grave illness brought to him at the first prick of warfare.
Now Haakon faces the hardest choice of his life. One that shapes a battlefield where pride must be broken enough to be restored, and where a prodigal son may finally know the healing peace of surrender and the boundless gift of forgiveness. And when it comes to the woman he left behind in Norway, he just might discover that while his heart belongs to a daughter of the north, she’s been awaiting him on shores more distant than the land he’s fighting for.
This inspirational historical romance can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as a follow-up to The Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Christy Award–winning author Joanne Bischof. Book length: approximately 109,000 words. Includes a reading group guide and a note from the author.
“Bischof’s effortless prose and emotionally driven scenes captivate the reader from beginning to end. Characters so real you begin to believe they are. The Norgaard brothers and their families will steal your heart. Beautifully eloquent, this grace-filled tale is one not to be missed.” —Catherine West, author of Where Hope Begins
“Laced with lyrical prose, Daughters of Northern Shores is a story of redemption that gripped me from its first moments. I savored every gorgeous detail, and the characters continue to live with me even now. Bischof is a master at enfolding readers in her story world and bringing them along in a journey of the heart.” —Lindsay Harrel, author of The Secrets of Paper and Ink
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780718099121 |
| PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
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Beth E, Media/Journalist
Story after story, Bischof masterfully captures the work of the Maker’s hand in the essence of life’s fullness, depth, and frailty. No doubt about it, this Norgaard family has my heart!
While Jorgan amply fills the role of level-headed first-born, Thor and Haakon might as well be called thunder and lightning due to their deeply passionate and, at one time or another, achingly sorrowful dispositions. The author authentically portrays this family that extends beyond blood, multiple families living and working together on the same land and even under the same roof, and all the ups and downs that exist in that culture.
The Blackbird Mountain series is saturated with culture, knowledge, and awe-inspiring landscapes but it’s the heart of the stories that make these books unforgettable and precious. I cannot recommend these books highly enough.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Cassandra H, Reviewer
Joanne has done it again! The sequel of this series is just as great as it’s predecessor. This story continues 4 years after the last book ended. Haakon returns home from sea and tries to make amends with everyone around the sane time Thor, Jorgan and Aven are facing their own battles. This story was great. Joanne writes do beautifully. Seeing forgiveness and redemption being displayed so wonderfully was great to see. Haakon really grew on me. He was broken man who had to learn how to seek God’s forgiveness and his own. I liked that Thor and Aven were prominent in this book and not just side characters. They’re still as sweet as ever. Jorgan, Peter, Cora, Ida, etc were still good characters. I also liked how the Gospel was woven in this story. I teared up at the end as well.
Anyways, I recommend this!
Rebekah D, Educator
I adored this book. I did not read the first in the series, but I was okay without it. I would have loved it even more, I'm sure. This book was excellent. The characters were flawed, but ones I could care about in spite of their failings. I loved how the author brought redemption to a character I was inclined to dislike, even though he was the main character! I would have loved more of the "love story" of Haakon. That was my biggest criticism. But I would recommend this to anyone!
I received a free review copy of this book in order to facilitate my review. I was not required to leave a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
Rebekah B, Reviewer
Absolutely amazing book! I got such an attachment to the characters. Even though I read the book a bit ago I still vividly remember the story, it left quite the impression! I now also want to go back and find the prequel to this story, it looks so good. Wonderful read, in depth story.
Suzie W, Reviewer
In the continuing saga of the Norgaard family, Joanne Bischof returns readers to Blackbird Mountain in the Virginia Appalachians. Y’all, this is a continuation of Sons of Blackbird Mountain so if you haven’t read that one, go get it now.
Four years after where Sons ends, readers are swept back into this family’s trials and joys. After four years of running, spending it on the sea, Haakon returns to Blackbird Mountain to make amends. Thor and Aven are married, but a threat hangs over their happily ever after.
I have to admit that the title and cover are a bit confusing to me as this book is really about the brothers. Thor and Haakon get two-thirds of the story with their POV’s and Aven the other third. However, those are minor. With a slow build focusing on the relationship dynamic amongst this group—from the brother’s to Thor and Aven to the friends surrounding them—the story is engaging . And that building leads to some intensity near the end of the book that keep it going. Bischof’s beautiful prose, immersing readers in the setting, conflicts, and suspense that draw me to her books time and again.
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