Broken Heart <- Fragile Heart -> Resilient Heart The Dung Defender wonders where his comrades went. Not easy to do! He also says that while the other women were wealthy and sought after by Martin for their money, dispossessed Sophie is the anomaly. It is the nature of fire to burn. The women in this book are not fragile, and I love a story of strong women. This is historical fiction that deals with the San Francisco earthquake in 1906. I especially appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up this fascinating tale. Are you a Susan Meissner fan? In addition to writing fiction, Meissner is a workshop leader and has a background in community journalism. Your photos have opened my eyes to the beauty surrounding us everywhere. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. She reminds him she is Protestant and he says there are plenty of that kind too. Wow! A powerful message. It is very appropriate for our times. Your blog is inspiring in its magnification of Soulful goodness! Thank you! Bless your precious and beautiful soul for sharing this. [] Other books by Susan Meissner Ive reviewed are As Bright As Heaven, A Fall of Marigolds, The Nature of Fragile Things, and The Last Year of the War. This was a good, entertaining novel with plenty of drama, feel good moments, tenacity of spirit, the promise of love, and the heart-saving reality of friendship. I truly love and am inspired by your blog, including capturing the beauty of life in the moment, teaching by example, taking time with children, and spirituality. With appreciation for all you do to magnify good! This couldnt possibly be more perfect, so reassuring, and so fully expresses in every way what we all are praying for. You show great courage, humility, and such support for everyone around you. I listened to the audiobook version of this novel and the narrator, Alana Kerr, was so very good. You show us how Gods love shines in all things. Bringing it up would have brought up old, painful feelings. Thank you. She thinks she has found a shard of bone, when her old neighbor Libby apprehends her and, on learning of Martins disappearance, insists that she goes to the police station. You have such a gift for photographyand for pastelsand for cookingand for finding interesting booksand, and, and. The colors are exquisite!!! The main character is compassionate, caring, loyal, brave, and determined. She is such a great storyteller that keeps you interested from page one all the way to The End.