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A deep yearning for home had led Eliza to Wyatt Orchards ten years ago. Now widowed with three young
children, she faces mounting debts and the realization it is all up to her. But she has no idea how to run an orchard alone. When a stranger appears at her doorstep, Eliza guesses he is no different than the other out-of-luck characters searching for work during the Depression. But the familiarity with which Gabe tends to the farm raises unanswered questions. With a vulnerable heart, she is unwittingly drawn to his gentle ways. But Eliza also fears that Gabe hides a past and motives that could jeopardize all she has fought to attain for herself and her children....
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This successful follow-up to Wings of Refuge and Eve's Daughters combines a strong spiritual story line with endearing, believable characters during the Great Depression. "How's a scrawny young thing like you, with three little kids to raise, ever going to run a big outfit like Wyatt Orchards?" the widowed Eliza Rose Wyatt is asked. She's desperate to hold on to the only real home she has ever known, but Eliza believes it will take a guardian angel to help her succeed. When the handsome hobo, Gabriel Harper, comes into her life, Eliza at first holds him at arm's length, wondering whether the aptly named mysterious stranger could be the guardian angel she's been waiting for. The strength of this beautifully descriptive book is its characters, from the whimsical, eccentric "Aunt Batty" to the one-eyed dog, "Winky." Austin incorporates subtle allusions to the angel theme throughout the text in everything from a Christmas tree ornament to the birth of a calf. Underlying layers of the story deal with the impact a father has on future generations and the importance of following one's dreams in spite of opposition. Throughout, readers are teased with misconceptions about Gabriel that are resolved in an unexpected manner. The flashbacks to the past can feel somewhat jarring, but Austin's writing is strong enough to take the reader through them with only a few difficulties. If Christian fiction fans haven't discovered Austin before, this appealing book will send them to her backlist, wanting more.

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"A wonderful fictional memoir with many twists and turns. Written with an overwhelming joyful approach, this story sparkles with life." -- Romantic Times, Aug. 2001

"I found this story... to be a tale of wonder. I can hardly wait for Ms. Austin's next story." -- Rendezvous, June 2001

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (July 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764221973
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764221972
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.08 x 8.5 inches
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For many years, Lynn Austin nurtured a desire to write but frequent travels and the demands of her growing family postponed her career. When her husband's work took Lynn to Bogota, Colombia, for two years, she used the B.A. she'd earned at Hope College and Southern Connecticut State University to work as a teacher. After returning to the U.S., the Austins moved to Anderson, Indiana, Thunder Bay, Ontario, and later to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

It was during the long Canadian winters at home with her children that Lynn made progress on her dream to write, carving out a few hours of writing time each day while her children napped. Lynn credits her early experience of learning to write amid the chaos of family life for her ability to be a productive writer while making sure her family remains her top priority.

Extended family is also very important to Austin, and it was a lively discussion between Lynn, her mother, grandmother, and daughter concerning the change in women's roles through the generations that sparked the inspiration for her novel Eve's Daughters.

Along with reading, two of Lynn's lifelong passions are history and archaeology. While researching her Biblical fiction series, Chronicles of the Kings, these two interests led her to pursue studies in Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology through Southwestern Theological Seminary. She and her son traveled to Israel during the summer of 1989 to take part in an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Timnah. This experience contributed to the inspiration for her novel Wings of Refuge.

Lynn resigned from teaching to write full-time in 1992. Since then she has published 27 novels. Eight of her historical novels have won Christy Awards for excellence in Christian Fiction: Hidden Places (2001), Candle in the Darkness (2002), Fire by Night (2003), A Proper Pursuit (2007), Until We Reach Home (2008), Though Waters Roar (2009) While We're Far Apart (2010), and Wonderland Creek (2011). She was inducted into the Christy Award Hall of Fame in 2013. Fire by Night was also one of only five inspirational fiction books chosen by Library Journal for their top picks of 2003, and All She Ever Wanted was chosen as one of the five inspirational top picks of 2005. Lynn's novel Hidden Places has been made into a movie for the Hallmark Channel, starring actress Shirley Jones. Ms Jones received a 2006 Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Aunt Batty in the film.

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Stephanie G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Wow! Wow!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023
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I have tears of happiness rolling down my face! To LOVE a book feels so cliche to say….I couldn’t stop reading! This beautiful story about redemption and forgiveness is just like the Father heart of God. So many good “nuggets” of truth and love written so eloquently throughout this book. It filled my heart and made me realize how much I need to work on my relationship with God. Such a beautiful, non-preachy book about the love of God and how he works in people’s lives. Please read! You will be blessed in ways you never thought possible through a book!
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Lynn A Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars MARVELOUS CHARACTER STUDIES
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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A delightful story with engaging characters, a little mystery and a little history. Enjoyed it from cover to cover.
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Happy Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Very well-written and intriguing Christian story - There are some sermons
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2020
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First book by this author, and I must say I loved the story. This is a Christian read and I almost gave this fewer stars because I felt like this got quite preachy. But, the story pulled me in and I loved it. This is written as 5 or 6 stories in one, but they are all intertwined. I did not like the main female character at first, but by the end I was pretty impressed and rooting for her.

Content: Overall, clean, but there is a lot of abuse that's not extensively detailed: alcohol, physical, emotional, and verbal abuse. There's also a pregnancy that really pushes the story but some may find it offensive.
Language: Clean
Religious: Very. You are getting a sermon in about every chapter. It fits the book, but something to be aware of.

Happy reading!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific and Entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
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Hidden Places is an incredibly well written novel. I loved and laughed and thoroughly enjoyed the hilarious Aunt Batty. It's a story of what hard hearted parents and wrong cultural values can do to mess up the lives of their children by not letting them grow up in their God given personalities and talents. It also shows how important it is to walk in forgiveness, true guidance, and honesty rather than demanding others measure up to your unreasonable dictates. Eliza, grows up unloved and learns to pretend and lie to get what she wants. The 3 Wyatt boys are raised by a hard unfeeling father. Lydia and Betty grew up when fathers viewed daughters as their property used to advance their finances and status. Some characters died in the misery their situations created. Eliza, Betty, and Mathew work through rejection, shame and confused identities to turn the tragedies in their lives to a place of love, discovery and finding a true fit in life. I love how this author weaves a story of a healthy family coming out of so many past mistakes. Loved it!
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Joy C Jurecek
5.0 out of 5 stars it’s all in the family
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024
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Wonderful book. Good clean reading. I can honestly sad I did not like Frank Wyatt at all. What a hateful man. But every other character was a delight. I worked right along with Eliza and Gabe and Aunt Batty, what a hoot. Thanks for your writing.
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Mary Neel
5.0 out of 5 stars A long wait for the happiest ending…and worth it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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A tangled web indeed, with each chapter alternately piquing the reader’s curiosity and helping untangle the mystery! Some wonderful and loathsome characters, tragedy and triumph, and so many kinds and forms of love! Twisty to the end! Enjoy!
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Linnette R. Mullin
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a book for my rate but real re-read shelf!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016
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What an incredible read! Lynn's portrayal of the human heart is spot on in every instance!

Hidden Places delved into the hidden places within - healing me in places, challenging me in others, and leaving question for me to answer about myself.

I love Aunt Batty! What an amazing and accurate perspective she has of God. I want to be just like her when I grow up!

Eliza is the woman we so often find ourselves to be - hurt, confused, afraid... Gabe, the wounded hero, is incredible in spite of his misguided ways stemming from his own pain.

I love Matthew. I hurt for Matthew. I wanted Gabe to be Matthew... and yet I didn't.

I found myself wanting to love Sam for the simple fact that he lived so completely unloved.

As to old Mr. Wyatt... how sad to think of the many souls out there just like him... lost, angry, unable to do anything other than hurt those he should love the most.

Poor Lydia. How many women allow themselves to believe they are irredeemable? How many women believe they deserve the ill treatment they receive? How many women take their punishment rather than turn to Christ for cleansing and freedom from their sins?

And Mr. Gibson? He's the greatest hero in the story! If only there were more men like him in the world! And more Aunt Batty's, too!

As to the writing? I can't help but give a writing critique. If a writer is going to write from first person point of view, THIS is the way to do it! I am NOT a fan of first person POV for the simple reason that too many times the author has way too many information dumps and rabbit trails that only frustrate me and make me want to either put the book down or throw it across the room.

But this book? Hidden Places is one to go on my reread shelf. As soon as I get my own copy! Thank you, Lynn, for this incredible story and the incredible way in which you told it!
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P.J.J.
5.0 out of 5 stars A well crafted story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 9, 2022
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I loved all the twists and turns and patchwork of sub-stories that wove together in this. A wonderful and engaging read.
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Luisa Cisterna
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING STORY!
Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2020
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Honestly, one of the best novels I've ever read. I could make a list of what captivated me in Hidden Places, but there are too many elements that made me fall in love. I'll just then point out to one character and her amazing story: Aunt Batty! She deserves her own novel. She is probably one of my favourite characters in the whole world!
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Pamela Davies
5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional story
Reviewed in Australia on June 5, 2023
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Oh what a read! Right from the start this story got me. Quirky humour peppered the first few chapters but then the mask began to peel away and depths of the story began to reveal itself - the twists and turns of human-ness, the choices and the consequences of them that make up a life, a family, a future. This book deserves all five stars.
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Johanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in Germany on July 12, 2013
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Another one of Lynn Austin's wonderful books! The story is thrilling, moving and exciting :) Full of romance, action and secrets. I love the way Lynn Austin writes, for it makes it easy and pleasant to read and you never get bored!

I totally recommend this awesome book!
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Jo Wanmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Family beats all
Reviewed in Australia on June 23, 2021
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This book had a bit of everything. Even a circus. All skillfully woven together as it told stories within stories. The characters were brilliantly portrayed and I loved them all. Great read. Thank you.
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