Hoff, B. J., 1940- Emerald ballad #1

Song of the Silent Harp, Book One of BJ Hoff's acclaimed and bestselling Emerald Ballad series begins the five-book saga of three friends raised in a tiny Irish village devastated by the Potato Famine of the mid-1800s, as they struggle to survive and hold onto their faith during Ireland's darkest days… Nora Kavanagh has lost her husband and young daughter, and now lives in fear of losing her home. She and her young son, Daniel, have only one hope for survival, the poet/patriot-and love of Nora's youth--Morgan Fitzgerald. But his dangerous involvement with a band of Irish rebels keeps him in constant danger and puts the possibility of a future for him and those he loves in jeopardy. Michael Burke, a close childhood friend of both Nora and Morgan, left his homeland for America and is now a New York City policeman. A widower with a difficult, rebellious son, he still remembers Nora with love and fondness and wants nothing more than to help her escape the cataclysmic famine and build a new life…with him. This panoramic epic of love and faith and adventure spans an ocean to follow three of BJ Hoff's most memorable characters in their quest for survival and courage and hope. Song of the Silent Harp, Book One of BJ Hoff's acclaimed Emerald Ballad series begins the five-book saga of three friends raised in a tiny Irish village devastated by the Potato Famine of the mid-1800s, as they struggle to survive and hold onto their faith during Ireland's darkest days. "Though I read through this Emerald Ballad Series several years ago, I am excited to do it again! There are very few books that I will pick up a second time. BJ's books are always worth a second read! Through her writing, I am transported back in time both historically and in remembrance of places that I have been and loved. Her words and application of Biblical principles and truths through fictional characters are encouraging, uplifting and so believable." -Kami L. Mead "Though I read through this Emerald Ballad Series several years ago, I am excited to do it again! There are very few books that I will pick up a second time. BJ's books are always worth a second read! Through her writing, I am transported back in time both historically and in remembrance of places that I have been and loved. Her words and application of Biblical principles and truths through fictional characters are encouraging, uplifting and so believable." -Kami L. Mead BJ Hoff's bestselling historical novels continue to cross the boundaries of religion, language, and culture to capture a worldwide reading audience. Her books include Song of Erin and American Anthem and such popular series as The Riverhaven Years, The Mountain Song Legacy, and The Emerald Ballad. Hoff's stories, although set in the past, are always relevant to the present. Whether her characters move about in small country towns or metropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements or in coal company houses, she creates communities where people can form relationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience the mountains and valleys of life. BJ and her husband make their home in Ohio. "Though I read through this Emerald Ballad Series several years ago, I am excited to do it again! There are very few books that I will pick up a second time. BJ's books are always worth a second read! Through her writing, I am transported back in time both historically and in remembrance of places that I have been and loved. Her words and application of Biblical principles and truths through fictional characters are encouraging, uplifting and so believable." -Kami L. Mead

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