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Golden Arrow

Golden Arrow

By: Mary Webb
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 In the heart of Shropshire, young Deborah finds herself irresistibly drawn to a new preacher, leading her to make a bold choice to live with him as if they were husband and wife, despite the absence of marriage. She intuitively grasps that love is akin to discovering a mystical golden arrow—a lesson that still eludes Stephen. Their unconventional relationship, which merges the practicalities of rural life with a breathtaking appreciation of the natural world, mirrors the struggles of her brother Joe and his bride Lily. Lily, restless and yearning for freedom, views her marriage as a means of escaping her overbearing father. - Summary by Anne EricksonCopyright Romance Stories Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • 029 - Chapters 51 to 53

    029 - Chapters 51 to 53
    Feb 6 2026
    In the heart of Shropshire, young Deborah finds herself irresistibly drawn to a new preacher, leading her to make a bold choice to live with him as if they were husband and wife, despite the absence of marriage. She intuitively grasps that love is akin to discovering a mystical golden arrow—a lesson that still eludes Stephen. Their unconventional relationship, which merges the practicalities of rural life with a breathtaking appreciation of the natural world, mirrors the struggles of her brother Joe and his bride Lily. Lily, restless and yearning for freedom, views her marriage as a means of escaping her overbearing father. - Summary by Anne Erickson
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    22 mins
  • 028 - Chapters 49 and 50

    028 - Chapters 49 and 50
    Feb 6 2026
    In the heart of Shropshire, young Deborah finds herself irresistibly drawn to a new preacher, leading her to make a bold choice to live with him as if they were husband and wife, despite the absence of marriage. She intuitively grasps that love is akin to discovering a mystical golden arrow—a lesson that still eludes Stephen. Their unconventional relationship, which merges the practicalities of rural life with a breathtaking appreciation of the natural world, mirrors the struggles of her brother Joe and his bride Lily. Lily, restless and yearning for freedom, views her marriage as a means of escaping her overbearing father. - Summary by Anne Erickson
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    24 mins
  • 027 - Chapters 47 and 48

    027 - Chapters 47 and 48
    Feb 6 2026
    In the heart of Shropshire, young Deborah finds herself irresistibly drawn to a new preacher, leading her to make a bold choice to live with him as if they were husband and wife, despite the absence of marriage. She intuitively grasps that love is akin to discovering a mystical golden arrow—a lesson that still eludes Stephen. Their unconventional relationship, which merges the practicalities of rural life with a breathtaking appreciation of the natural world, mirrors the struggles of her brother Joe and his bride Lily. Lily, restless and yearning for freedom, views her marriage as a means of escaping her overbearing father. - Summary by Anne Erickson
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    24 mins
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