The Meeting Place, Janette Oke
The Meeting Place, Janette Oke
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The Meeting Place

Author: Janette Oke

Narrator: Aimee Lilly

Abridged: 3 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Bethany House

Published: 12/02/2010


Synopsis

A Chance Encounter Forever Changed Their Lives--and Destinies. Crafted by two masters of inspirational fiction--Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn--and combining the engaging historical settings, rich characterization, and heartwarming messages quintessential to both authors, The Meeting Place is another timeless story for you to cherish. Set along the rugged coastline of 18th century Canada in what was then called Acadia (now Nova Scotia and New Brunswick), The Meeting Place re-creates a world that was home to native Indians, French settlers, and English garrisons. Such diverse populations did not live in accord, however. Instead, they were isolated within their own groups by a brewing political tension under the difficult English rule. Amid such chaotic times two women, both about to become brides and both trying to live lives of quiet peace, meet in a lush field of wildflowers. Louisa, a Frenchwoman, and Catherine, who is English, continue to meet secretly through the seasons, sharing both friendship and growing faith. The outside world does not mirror their own tranquil happiness, and the dreaded crackdown by the English throne threatens far more than their growing bond. In the face of a heart-wrenching dilemma, Louisa and Catherine strive to maintain their faith and cling to their dreams of family and home.

About Janette Oke

Janette Oke pioneered inspirational fiction and is the leading author in the category today. She has written over forty books, thirty two of which have been translated into fourteen languages. She received the 1992 President's Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for her significant contribution to Christian fiction, and she has been awarded the coveted Gold Medallion Award for Fiction. She and her family make their home in Canada.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 27, 2018

The disputed Canadian territory of Acadia, 1753 Catherine Price has just married Andrew Harrow, a captain in His Majesty’s army. They are very much in love, but he is almost always away from home. They live on a volatile piece of land, occupied by their fellow British colonists, French Catholics loya......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on January 01, 2022

I usually like these authors' books, but this one just didn't do it for me. EDIT: I'm glad I gave it a second chance; I enjoyed it better this time.......more

Goodreads review by Anne on June 24, 2020

Solid 4.5 stars I was very pleasantly surprised by this book. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it was really, really good. Very sweet, full of rustic charm and heart-wrenching moments...it did end on a bit of a cliffhanger, with things very much unresolved, but that's why there's a whole ser......more

Goodreads review by Traci on June 26, 2012

For the most part, I don’t understand Christian fiction. I don’t understand fiction of any religion, really, because overall it seems like it’s preaching to the choir. If I pick up a book that’s marketed towards a specific religion, I tend to find it is full of validations about why that religion is......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 16, 2025

Wow! I was so drawn into this story and the drama. I always forget how much I like books by Oke until I read another one. I'm very eager to read the next one because I have to know what happens. And the history? I feel like I learned a lot. Somehow, I hadn't read about some of the events described i......more