Error loading page.
Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading.
Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help.
Advanced
Title details for A Tangled Web by Jane Peart - Available

A Tangled Web

by Jane Peart
ebook
Read a sample Read a sample
Perhaps Jane Peart's finest novel—the story of a young woman in the early 1900s who overcomes adversity by embracing faithDarcy Welburne has seen enough of politics from the long line of judges in her family. So when Grady, her fiancé, tells her he is running for sheriff, she sets off to find the new freedom promised by the American West. She escapes to Juniper Junction, thinking a teaching job is waiting for her.When she discovers the position has already been filled, she resigns herself to becoming a Harvey Girl—a waitress at the chain of restaurants in the newly opened Arizona territory. Ashamed to tell her family that she is "just a waitress," she becomes a "marvel of make-believe," and, ignoring the pinches of her conscience, she embarks on an elaborate deception, sending home letters full of fictitious students, townspeople, and events recreated from the staff and diners of the Harvey House.Her life seems to be going well. She meets Ted, a handsome young architect. But then Grady shows up with a big group of politicians—including Teddy Roosevelt—and recognizes her. Darcy's untruthfulness is revealed. She fights with Grady. She loses face before Ted. She has to return to her family and make things right. But through it all, her faith grows stronger and readers are assured that all will work out in the end.
Expand title description text
Series: Westward Dreams Publisher: Zondervan

Kindle Book

  • Release date: August 3, 2010

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780310865568
  • Release date: August 3, 2010

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780310865568
  • File size: 1677 KB
  • Release date: August 3, 2010

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Fiction Literature Romance Christian Fiction

Languages

English

Perhaps Jane Peart's finest novel—the story of a young woman in the early 1900s who overcomes adversity by embracing faithDarcy Welburne has seen enough of politics from the long line of judges in her family. So when Grady, her fiancé, tells her he is running for sheriff, she sets off to find the new freedom promised by the American West. She escapes to Juniper Junction, thinking a teaching job is waiting for her.When she discovers the position has already been filled, she resigns herself to becoming a Harvey Girl—a waitress at the chain of restaurants in the newly opened Arizona territory. Ashamed to tell her family that she is "just a waitress," she becomes a "marvel of make-believe," and, ignoring the pinches of her conscience, she embarks on an elaborate deception, sending home letters full of fictitious students, townspeople, and events recreated from the staff and diners of the Harvey House.Her life seems to be going well. She meets Ted, a handsome young architect. But then Grady shows up with a big group of politicians—including Teddy Roosevelt—and recognizes her. Darcy's untruthfulness is revealed. She fights with Grady. She loses face before Ted. She has to return to her family and make things right. But through it all, her faith grows stronger and readers are assured that all will work out in the end.
Expand title description text
Fiction Literature Romance Christian Fiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Zondervan

    Kindle Book
    Release date: August 3, 2010

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780310865568
    Release date: August 3, 2010

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780310865568
    File size: 1677 KB
    Release date: August 3, 2010

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English