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Candle in the Darkness

By: Lynn Austin
Narrated by: Christina Moore
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Winner of the 2001 Christy Award, Lynn Austin captures the turmoil of the Civil War in this stirring novel. From vast plantations to the cramped closets of the Underground Railroad, it follows one young woman's inspiring journey of risk and sacrifice.

Caroline Fletcher, the daughter of a wealthy family in Richmond, has never questioned her father's right to own slaves. But after a lengthy visit to her uncle's home in Boston, she learns of the abolitionist movement. Now, knowing that slavery is against God's will, she must risk betraying the people she loves to obey her convictions.

Compelling characters and the searing conflicts between North and South create a vivid canvas for Caroline's struggle to make the right decisions. Through Christina Moore's hearfelt narration, Candle in the Darkness burns even brighter.

©2002 Lynn Austin (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC
Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction War Civil War

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"A thoroughly engrossing and exciting tale that will appeal to fans of...historical romances." (Library Journal)

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A powerful and beautiful read.

I didn't expect to enjoy this book so much. A little bit of everything in it, love, war and all that is in between. I don't even know why I chose this subject, a story set around the American civil war, but I am so glad I did. The narrator was perfect and brought all the characters to life. Really enjoyed it.

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Epic story

I enjoyed every aspect of this story of courage and love and true faith in God. Every character brought something to this beautifully, well told story, brilliant narrator.

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Candle in the darkness

Beautiful story, inspiring especially how the her christian characters lived out their lives in the midst of their trials and tribulations.

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A book that will make one question their own Christianity and faith.

A character builder indeed. Thank you Lynn Austin for bringing out the strength and weakness of man. God's love is shown by Caroline and Eli is like the Holy Spirit that guides and leads us and answers difficult questions. The narrator was also good.

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Moving historic novel

This is a wonderful story of conflicting loyalties to both her family and her desire to see her slaves freed. Her faith in God to have His will done gives her the courage of her convictions to support the North rather than the Confederacy, despite the effect that this may have on her relationship with her fiancé. The reader helped in my enjoyment of this book by bringing the story alive.

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Totally addictive!!! I would highly recommend it. story exciting, characters very real, just so good

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Amazing book

A book that strengthens faith, gives important perspectives and a good story too. Everyone should read this book.

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Great

Another great by Lynn Austin, narrated by Christina Moore. Thank you for this included book great story telling and narration.

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Loved it

Loved this book. Lynn is a real storyteller and I was disappointed when it ended. I will miss the characters

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Powerful

It is hard for me to embrace a book but this one definitely done that. As I listened to the high and lows it became more real and meaningful to me the great sacrifice that God for me through the character in the book Caroline.

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