Women’s Fiction
Author: Jeanne (Jeannie) Meeks
FIVE STARS on Goodreads.com.
“A gripping and heart-warming story of abuse, revenge, and family redemption.”
For sixty years, an elderly WWII veteran loved his wife, Maggie. Though she died two years ago, his grief is raw. During the day, he imagines conversations with Maggie. At night, he relives the nightmares of war. Henry sees no reason to go on living, so he isolates himself, neglects the gardens, and forgets to eat. One day, he spots Maggie digging in the garden next door and struggles to reach her. The hard truth hits him like a lightening bolt. That’s not his Maggie, it’s the new renter’s wife.
The mistake gives Henry a spark of life, but when he tries to befriend the young woman, she runs like a frightened rabbit. Anna hides from him, until on a snowy night, she shows up at his door with a bloody knife in her hand. Henry offers the girl his protection and, together, they learn to live, love, and trust again. When Anna’s husband returns for revenge, Henry becomes the hero he was always meant to be.
**Submitted by:** GCWA
**Genre:** Womens Fiction