Eloise of Westhaven (Volume 1): A Compelling Historical Fiction Novel
In Eloise of Westhaven (Volume 1): A Compelling Historical Fiction Novel, Eloise Jackson becomes the only surviving member of her family after a series of hardships take everything she has: her family, her home, and almost her life. Forced to leave the family farm, the young woman is taken in by the loving Cravits family. Her quick wit, natural charm, and strong work ethic give her a foundation on which to rebuild her life.
As she searches for direction and purpose, Eloise finds herself working as a governess for the wealthy mayor’s two difficult children. Challenged at every turn, her patience and determination are constantly tested. Just when she begins to feel that her life is finally coming together, she encounters a gang of outlaws whose dark plans threaten all the progress she has made.
As the only person who knows their dangerous secret, Eloise must decide how far she is willing to go to protect the town and the people she has come to care about. Can she find a way to stop them before it is too late? And will she survive the encounter?
“Wait for me! I want to go with you!” she wailed. “Please, don’t leave me! Oh I can’t bear it, I just can’t bear it!” Eloise sobbed and moaned, covering her face with her hands.
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“Westhaven is growing so fast and people need help with medicine and there’s going to be more need too …” As Vanessa talked, she arranged a napkin atop the quilt and helped Eloise get her breakfast.
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The men had heard, and they knew she was there. The door flew open at the thrust of a boot, and Eloise was jerked out of the door by the arm.