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When the Avalanche Roared - (Day to Remember) by Lauralee Bliss (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Day Hope Seemed Swept Away Enjoy a series of 6 exciting novels featuring historic disasters that transformed landscapes and multiple lives.
- Author(s): Lauralee Bliss
- 256 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Christian
- Series Name: Day to Remember
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About the Book
Relive Tuesday, March 1, 1910, when two trains are swept down Stevens Pass in Washington and two unlikely heroes develop feelings for each other.
Book Synopsis
The Day Hope Seemed Swept Away
Enjoy a series of 6 exciting novels featuring historic disasters that transformed landscapes and multiple lives. Whether by nature or by man, these disasters changed history and were a day to be remembered.
Lillian Hartwick has been in the small railroad town of Wellington, Washington, caring for her cousin and assisting the postmaster when February snows bring all train traffic to a halt. Slow-witted but kind Griffin Jones, who works odd jobs for the railway while enduring taunts from other workers, has tried his best to gain Lillian's interest, but she is engaged and waiting her fiancé's arrival from California. Predawn thunderstorms on Tuesday, March 1, 1910, trigger a devastating avalanche, sweeping two trains down Stevens Pass. Lillian and Griffin work together to help survivors, including Griffin's tormentors. In the midst of the catastrophe their feelings for each other grow. But is it enough when Lillian's fiancé finally arrives in the spring, ready to claim her as his own?
Also available in the A Day to Remember series:
When the Waters Came by Candice Sue Patterson
When the Flames Ravaged by Rhonda Dragomir
When Hope Sank by Denise Weimer
When the Mountain Crumbled by Angela K. Couch
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Day to Remember
Sub-Genre: Christian
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Barbour Fiction
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Lauralee Bliss
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 2025
TCIN: 93410849
UPC: 9798891510012
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-7048
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 February, 2025
Never Forget
I love anything to do with history and that is why I have enjoyed this series of A Day To Remember. Each book is a standalone read but all have the common theme of a lesser known disaster that I had no clue had occurred. On March 1, 1910 an avalanche struck in Wellington Washington that changed lives and the town forever as tragedies tend to do. Seeing how the town and surrounding areas pulled together and did all they could to save lives was emotional and had me in tears. I loved Griffin Jones and his heart for the Lord even though others taunted him and tried to make life miserable for him. I enjoyed the bond of friendship he established with Lillian when she arrived to help her cousin before the disaster. Watching them grow and develop was like they were part of my community. Great characterization and a slow build had my attention from the get go. This story will stay with me for quite awhile as I digest the historical significance of this event. I highly recommend adding this and the rest of the series to your must read pile. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/publisher. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.
4 out of 5 stars
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2 January, 2025
Straightforward Writing
When the Avalanche Roared is the latest installment in Barbour Publishing's A Day To Remember series featuring historic North American disasters. This fictionalized account of the 1910 Wellington, Washington avalanche that killed ninety-six people sticks closely to the historical record of the event. While some books in this series jump right into the disaster, this one uses the first ten chapters to develop the fictional story of Lillian and Griffin. This author's writing style is simple and straightforward, however she is still adept at character and scene development. The plot is believable and flows smoothly. Although the negative impact of such a horrific disaster is not minimized, the good that comes from people coming together to support the community and one another softens that impact in the story. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of When the Avalanche Roared from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.