Leah Banicki

A Song for Sparrows Leah Banicki

September 1854, Oregon TerritoryLaney and her group of spinsters, dubbed the 'Sparrows' have arrived safely in Oregon City. They are moving forward in hopes to find a better life. They all have challenges to overcome. Putting their pasts behind them of being the eternal 'Plain Jane' and embracing their own worth is easier said than done. Sophia Greaves is the local beauty on the verge of womanhood. Her mother is hatching matchmaking scenes, while her heart is healing from a secret heart break. She turns her healing time into a mission, and focuses her energies on her community. She is desperate to forget the man that rejected her, but she also wants to learn from her own mistakes. The eighth book in the Wildflower Series has all the beloved characters and continues forward with the lives and faith journeys of the men and women of the Willamette Valley. Christian Historical Fiction Good for ages 12 and up.