The Kade Family Saga, Vol. 1, Laurel Mouritsen
The Kade Family Saga, Vol. 1, Laurel Mouritsen
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The Kade Family Saga, Vol. 1
In Quest of Zion

Author: Laurel Mouritsen

Narrator: Nancy Peterson

Unabridged: 10 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Spoken Realms

Published: 03/20/2018

Synopsis

Lydia Dawson is living on the Illinois frontier when she hears an unusual doctrine preached by a traveling minister from Ohio. The message of the gospel suggests answers to questions Lydia privately harbors. Lydia’s heart is stirred, but she is forbidden by her family to have anything to do with this newfound religion called Mormonism.In Independence, Missouri, Christian Kade is facing personal difficulties and mounting persecution because of his membership in the Church of Jesus Christ. His work on a Church-owned newspaper puts Christian in the center of a spiraling series of events which ultimately forces Christian, as well as the other Saints in Independence, into a dangerous confrontation with their enemies in Missouri.How these two courageous people surmount their trials and come to share a triumphant love is the compelling story in Volume 1 of this riveting series of historical novels, The Kade Family Saga: In Quest of Zion. Told with the artistry of a masterful storyteller against a historically accurate backdrop, the author skillfully blends historical and fictional characters into an exciting, fast-paced story. Lydia and Christian typify the faith and courage of the early Latter-day Saints. Their saga promises adventure, romance, and a spiritual journey you will never forget.

About Laurel Mouritsen

Laurel Mouritsen is the author of more than a half-dozen novels. She has also written short stories, scholarly papers, and family histories. Laurel graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in history and English literature and has taught reading and writing classes for youth and adults. She also enjoys teaching courses in genealogy and family history writing. She and her husband are the parents of four children, and they reside in Utah.

About Nancy Peterson

Nancy Peterson is a prestigious Audie Award nominee. With over 25 years of acting experience, she enjoys breathing life into each audiobook performance.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicole on December 08, 2020

This was a wonderful historical account of LDS people during their time of religious persecution in the USA. They were treated unfairly, robbed, injured and killed. The main character was easy to love. You could feel her struggles in life. At times too many characters were in the book that it was a......more

Goodreads review by David on February 13, 2019

As has been stated before, this book follows much the same plot structure as The Work and the Glory. I would say the writing here is every bit as good as the early volumes of that series. I do like the fact that we are following interactions with "known" members in church history, but not all the to......more

Goodreads review by Evelyn on August 02, 2021

Interesting saga and will eventually read the second volume. When I started did not realize it was on the Mormon movement but the story of the family and their hardships is absorbing.......more

Goodreads review by Angieluila on April 14, 2020

One of my favorite series. This is the 2nd time I read it.......more

Goodreads review by Mary on December 02, 2024

The plot moves quickly, so it's easy to stay attentive and stay engaged. Some of the dialogue isn't as well written in my opinion. The historical context is well done. Overall it's well done. I appreciate how the series is more focused on how the early pioneers lived and experienced the restoration......more

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