The color of rain : A kansas courtship in letters

Separated by a great distance in the 1890s, can a widower and a schoolteacher overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of their love and commitment? John Feist unfolds a true-love story, old-fashioned letter style, in his historical romance novel, The Color of Rain. Handsome, well-respected local banker, now eligible bachelor, Frank Wilson is nothing less than a hot-ticket item with "the path to [his] home? a pilgrimage for unmarried women bearing casseroles." He's not interested in remarriage right away-except for Irene, a schoolteacher living two train connections away. A long-distance courtship commences. The lovers keep to weekly letter-writing since they barely have the chance to see each other, especially when trials and tribulations convolute their individual lives. "Feist's rich writing style stitches historical details, providing a seamless flow from letters-writing to narrative sections that capture everyday life's realities amid unsettling times. A true-love historical romance that will have readers riveted to the page. Highly recommended!" -Chanticleer Reviews, five stars The Color of Rain is a timeless story of devotion and a triumph of love based on authentic love letters written in the 1800s. Irene Webb, a college-educated schoolteacher, learns unwelcome news in August of 1896her friend Allie Wilson has unexpectedly died. I realize this is no time for letters, writes Irene in her condolence letter to Allies husband, Frank, suddenly a widower with two young sons. And yet, her letter arrives at the perfect time, sparking a renewed friendship. They begin exchanging letters regularly. Love blossoms. But, Irenes responsibilities as caregiver to her ageing parents, and Franks as banker and father, tie them to their separate towns in northeastern Kansas. Will they ever realize their love story face to face? Discover Irene and Franks love and profound longing in their own words in this historical romance which is a testament to faith, devotion, and traditional American values. Feists rich writing style stitches historical details, providing a seamless flow from letters-writing to narrative sections that capture everyday lifes realities amid unsettling times. A true-love historical romance that will have readers riveted to the page. Highly recommended! Chanticleer Reviews, five stars