An Equal for Edith, Donna K. Weaver
An Equal for Edith, Donna K. Weaver
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An Equal for Edith

Author: Donna K. Weaver

Narrator: Vicki Pierce

Unabridged: 4 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2021


Synopsis

Spinster Edith Vosburg may yet find love but in the most unexpected place… amidst the rubble of an earthquake.After the death of his wife last year, Dr. George Rasmussen decides he needs a fresh start. When he interviews for a position in a small Wyoming cow town, he discovers that his late wife's dear friend, Edith, lives there. He's impressed by her but tells himself he's too busy caring for his three children to consider anything more than friendship.Edith is perfectly happy as a spinster. Or so she says. When she sees George again after so many years, she's surprised at the spark of attraction. She puts the thought out of her head, determined not to betray her friend's memory.When Edith travels to San Francisco with friends and George accompanies them to collect his children, disaster strikes. Surrounded by the destruction of the massive earthquake, with fires raging all around, the two are thrown together, fighting to survive.Yet from the devastation, emerges hope for a possible new future—one Edith has always wanted. One with a family of her own.But only if she can let go of the past...Books in the Lilac City Novella Series Volume 1: The Lancaster LegacyFour interconnected stories of hope, hardship, and the healing power of love, following three sisters—and the brother who risks everything to protect them.• A Match for Maude• A Dandy for Doris• A Lady for Luke• A Fella for FrancesVolume 2: The Resilient KendricksAs old wounds heal and new lives take root, a second wave of love, courage, and transformation comes to Lilac City.• An Equal for Edith• An Angel for Abe• An Enigma for Edgar• A Wildcat for Willie (coming late 2025/early 2026)

Reviews

Goodreads review by Linda on May 19, 2021

Yay! Another story in the Lilac City Novella series! I have enjoyed all of the books in this wonderful series by Donna K. Weaver. I especially liked this story because the main characters were more mature (in the 40s) which made them very relatable to me. Edith is a strong-willed woman, yet not so “......more

Goodreads review by Maria on May 20, 2021

I listened to the audiobook and this may be my favorite of this series so far. The historical aspect of the story was so interesting and gave a great picture of what it would have been like to be in this crisis situation. The serious nature of the crisis moved the romance to a back seat in a way (as......more

Goodreads review by K on May 13, 2021

5 stars I received a free copy of the clean historical novella An Equal for Edith: A Lilac City, Wyoming Novella book 5 by Donna K. Weaver and this review was given freely. Realistic characters, a longing for love, some action, a strong lead character and a happy ending can be found in this wonderful......more

Goodreads review by Donna on February 09, 2022

Yes, I'm the author, so I'm biased. There's so much history about this dreadful event. As a teen, I lived in San Francisco, so I know and love the city. Having been through a few earthquakes there and having vivid memories of the Bay Area Quake that brought down a part of the Bay Bridge (that we use......more

Goodreads review by Alice on April 23, 2021

The year is 1906 and the Merricks are finally taking a honeymoon. They are going to San Francisco and taking a midwife, Edith, with them since they are having a baby. Boy, are they in for some adventure. Edith runs into an old family friend Lilac City. He is the husband of her best friend Caroline. H......more