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Candle in the Darkness

By: Lynn Austin
Narrated by: Christina Moore
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Caroline Fletcher is caught in a nation split apart and torn between the ones she loves and a truth she can't deny

The daughter of a wealthy slave-holding family from Richmond, Virginia, Caroline Fletcher is raised to believe slavery is God-ordained and acceptable. But on awakening to its cruelty and injustice, her eyes are opened to the men and women who have cared tirelessly for her.

At the same time, her father and her fiancé, Charles St. John, are fighting for the Confederacy and their beloved way of life and traditions.

Where does Caroline's loyalty lie? Emboldened by her passion to make a difference and her growing faith, will she risk everything she holds dear?

"A gripping tale told by a gifted writer."—Beverly Lewis

©2002 Lynn Austin (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction War Civil War Boston

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"A thoroughly engrossing and exciting tale that will appeal to fans of...historical romances." (Library Journal)
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In this historic fiction Lynn weaves such a complex network of characters together to create a brilliant and educational masterpiece that I will listen to again and again. I love the narration too - one of the best narrations ive heard. Thank you Lynn

A Masterpiece

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A story of sacrificial love because Christ first loved us all. Christ sees us all equal in His eyes so we ought to!

A must read

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I have loved this story, the perspective of the war, and the connection that God’s purposes will always prevail, and He is ever present in our lives if we have faith and trust in Him…despite all other pressures or influences in our lives! Thank you Lynn Austin!!
Beautifully read too! Thank you!

Wow, what an amazing story!

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I became fond of the many well developed characters in this story of civil war and slavery.Lynn Austin is very clever in her use of words that turn into delightful phases.Christina Moore is an narrator who brings a lot of expression to make this book one not to miss

Most enjoyable story

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This story was incredible! It taught true history about what slaves went through before the civil war. Even though some of it was hard to listen to it was written in a way wear you didn’t just look at it as a fact, but you could see how it played out in someone’s life. You could see how God worked in each area of the characters lives. I really enjoyed listening and will defiantly listen to it again!

Loved it!!!

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