Rivers of gold : Yukon quest bk. 3

book 3 Of Yukon Quest Historical Fiction Series Set In Alaska In The Late 1800s. Miranda Colton, Presumed Dead, Finds Herself Under The Care Of A Native Alaskan And A Studious Botanist From England, Teddy Davenport. Miranda Only Longs To Find Her Friends And And Continue North. She Fears That Her Chances Are Diminishing With Each Passing Day. Teddy Is Deeply Committed To His Research Of The Unique Landscape Of The Rugged Alaskan Frontier. But Despite His Intentions, Miranda's Presence Awakens A Deep Tenderness In His Character. As A Friendship With Teddy Blossoms, Miranda Struggles Inwardly With Her Earlier Dreams. Then The Menacing Force From The Past Threatens To Destroy Everything She Holds Dear.... publishers Weekly in This Third And Final Installment In The Yukon Quest Series, Peterson, A Veteran Author Of 35 Novels, Satisfies Her Loyal Fans By Tying Up The Loose Ends Left Dangling In The Previous Two Volumes, But Leaves Readers Wishing For More Character Development And A Believable Story Line. After Narrowly Escaping Death In Canada's Lake Laberge, The Half-drowned Miranda Colton Is Thrown Upon The Mercy Of Thomas Teddy Davenport, A Botanist Intent On Finishing A Book About Plant Vegetation, And Determined Not To Be Diverted By Romance. Just A Few Miles Away, Karen Ivankov; Her Husband, Adrik; And Miranda's Very Pregnant Sister-in-law, Grace Colton, Struggle To Live Through The Chilling Yukon Winter In Only A Tent. They Grieve For Miranda, Whom They Believe Is Dead. Meanwhile, Grace's Husband, Peter, Regrets His Past Treatment Of The Wife He Has Given Up For Lost, Unaware That She Is Alive And About To Make Him A Father. Peterson Keeps The Pace Light And The Characters Mostly One-dimensional. There Are Too Many Disasters: Fires Destroy Buildings, A Murder Is Committed, Loved Ones Are Injured Or Fall Sick, Kidnappings Occur, Justice Goes Awry. The Characters' Christian Faith Rarely Wavers In The Face Of Such Adversity; Even Debauched Alcoholic Crispin Thibault Undergoes A Deathbed Conversion. But Despite The Contrived Plot And Faint Character Development, Peterson's Writing Is Strong Enough To Keep Readers Turning The Pages. (feb.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information. Miranda Colton's entire world is altered when she's swept overboard during a storm. Rescued by native Alaskans, she is placed under the gentle and steadfast care of an English botanist named Theodore. During this time, her heart softens toward Teddy, but she also longs to find her family and friends who, believing she is dead, have continued north. While she searches for her companions, it is revealed that someone is also searching for Teddy and a package he's in possession of. With danger lurking, Miranda questions God's will. Is this rugged yet beautiful land where He meant to lead her? Rescued after being swept off a boat, Miranda must find her way back to those she loves. Assisting her is a botanist carrying a package that could put them both in danger. Rescued after being swept overboard, Miranda tries to find her way back to safety and is assisted by a botanist. Yukon Quest book 3.