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A quiet valley

By Agnes Giberne

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A newlywed couple's peaceful getaway takes an unexpected turn when they find a forsaken child, compelling them to uncover her secrets and face the challenges of creating a family.

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2023-07-06
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Summary

"A Quiet Valley" by Agnes Giberne is a story that unfolds in the beautiful landscapes of Wales, connecting the lives of George Rutherford, his wife Dulcibel, and a young, lost girl named Joan. While on their wedding trip, George and Dulcibel encounter Joan alone near a river and bring her into their care. As they try to discover more about Joan's history, they uncover her mother, Marian, who left Joan because of difficult times. The book looks at the importance of love in families, taking on responsibility, and how people's paths can cross in surprising ways in a calm but important place, exploring Joan's unknown past and her connection with the Rutherfords.

About the Author

Agnes Giberne was a British novelist and scientific writer. Her fiction was typical of Victorian evangelical fiction with moral or religious themes for children. She also wrote books on science for young people, a handful of historical novels, and one well-regarded biography.

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