![]() ![]() Now he’s faced with the choice of becoming a National Parks Ranger, but is it his true calling?Īs Clark helps open Olivia’s eyes to the wonders of Yosemite, she discovers the people are as vital to the park’s story as its vistas– a revelation that may bring her charade to an end. ![]() When she lands a lucrative contract painting illustrations of Yosemite National Park for a travel magazine including its nightly one-of-a-kind Firefall event, she hopes the money will lift Olivia and her sisters out of poverty.Īfter false accusations cost him everything, former minister Clark Johnson has found purpose as a backcountry guide in this natural cathedral of granite and trees. ![]() Watercolorist Olivia Rutherford fashioned her image as an avant-garde artist to appeal to the region’s wealthy art-collectors. I hope you’ll join me where adventure and romance abound and glimpses of God’s fingerprints in creation bring fresh hope to us all. Stunning Yosemite National Park sets the stage for this late 1920s historical romance with mystery, adventure, heart, and a sense of the place John Muir described as “pervaded with divine light.” Add in a beautiful location (like a national park), a touch of suspense, and a chance at loveand you’ve got a recipe for a perfect armchair getaway. WHERE THE FIRE FALLS: A VINTAGE NATIONAL PARKS NOVEL ![]()
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