A Refuge at Highland Hall
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Authors: Carrie Turansky
A Refuge at Highland Hall
“The hardship and sacrifices of the First World War are illuminated in this poignant portrait of faith and family during 1915 Britain. In
A Refuge of Highland Hall,
third book in the Edwardian Brides series, author Carrie Turansky weaves an inspiring and beautiful tale about Love's power amid adversity, and the miracle of redemption when we allow God to guide our hearts. Carrie's keen eye for historical detail lends an atmosphere that will delight readers as they are swept back into a time of lush simplicity set against the backdrop of war, with a cast of engaging characters whose courage and strength promise to rise triumphant.”
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K
ATE
B
RESLIN
, award-winning author of
Not By Sight
“
A Refuge at Highland Hall
is a story of finding hope even when pain threatens our dreams, and of pursuing courage to see beyond the scars and boundaries to the heart. Carrie Turansky brings to life rich historical details of the Edwardian era, especially of aviation during its infancy in World War I. An endearing romance.”
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P
EPPER
D
.
B
ASHAM
, author of
The Thorn Bearer
“Fans of
Downton Abbey
will be surprised to find Turansky's final installment of the Edwardian Brides series even more exciting, with characters so well developed, they jump from the pages into their hearts.”
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T
ERRI
G
ILLESPIE
, author of
Making Eye Contact with God
and the Hair Mavens series
“In
A Refuge at Highland Hall
, master storyteller Carrie Turansky weaves together another beautifully written tale of courage, hope, and love. Her story swept me back to the streets of London and then on to France during the conflict of World War I. I love reading historical fiction, and it was a joy to learn so much about this era through the endearing Ramsey family.
A Refuge at Highland Hall
is a powerful conclusion to the Edwardian Brides series!”
â
M
ELANIE
D
OBSON,
award-winning author of
Shadows of Ladenbrooke Manor
and
Chateau of Secrets
“What do you get when you mix a sigh-worthy hero in a pilot's uniform with a sweet yet independent heroine? Carrie Turansky's latest release,
A Refuge at Highland Hall.
World War I aficionados will love this story, as will Anglophiles and pretty much anyone who enjoys a historical romance that tugs at a reader's heartstrings. Looking for a great read? This one's for you.”
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M
ICHELLE
G
RIEP
, award-winning author of
Brentwood's Ward
OOKS BY
C
ARRIE
T
URANSKY
N
OVELS
The Daughter of Highland Hall
The Governess of Highland Hall
Snowflake Sweethearts
A Man to Trust
Seeking His Love
Along Came Love
Surrendered Hearts
OVELLAS
Where Two Hearts Meet
Christmas Mail-Order Brides
Kiss the Bride
A Blue and Gray Christmas
A Big Apple Christmas
Wedded Bliss?
A
R
EFUGE AT
H
IGHLAND
H
ALL
P
UBLISHED BY
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OOKS
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All Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version.
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Copyright © 2015 by Carrie Turansky
Cover design by Kristopher K. Orr; cover photography by Mike Heath, Magnus Creative; background castle image by Keith Firstbrook
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Turansky, Carrie.
A refuge at highland hall / Carrie Turansky. â First edition.
pages ; cm
ISBN 978-1-60142-500-3 â ISBN 978-1-60142-501-0 (electronic)
I. Title.
PS3620.U7457R44 2015
813'.6âdc23
2015023496
v4.1
ep
This book is dedicated to my dear friend and fellow author Cathy Gohlke, who has challenged and encouraged me on my writing journey, always shown me Christ-like love, and been a powerful example of placing her faith and hope in God.
Sir William Ramsey
âmaster and baronet of Highland Hall; husband of Julia; father of Andrew and Millicent (Millie); brother of Sarah (Ramsey) Dalton
Julia (Foster) Ramsey
âwife of Sir William and former governess at Highland Hall; stepmother to Andrew and Millie
Katherine (Kate Ramsey) Foster
âcousin of William; wife of Jonathan Foster; sister of Penny; born and raised at Highland
Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Foster
âhusband of Kate; brother of Julia; doctor at St. George's Hospital, London
Penelope (Penny) Rose Ramsey
âcousin of William; sister of Kate; born and raised at Highland
Alexander (Alex) Goodwin
âchildhood friend of Jonathan and Julia; Englishman born in India; RNAS pilot
Andrew Ramsey
âson of William and future heir of Highland Hall; fourteen years old
Millicent (Millie) Ramsey
âdaughter of William; ten years old
Sarah (Ramsey) Dalton
âsister of William; wife of Clark
Agatha Dalton
âClark's aunt
Clark Dalton
âhead gardener at Highland; husband of Sarah
Mrs. Miranda Dalton
âhousekeeper at Highland; Clark Dalton's mother; grandmother of Abigail
Abigail Murray
âMrs. Dalton's granddaughter; Clark's niece; ten years old
Dr. Phillip Foster
âhusband of Mary; father of Jon and Julia; former missionary to India; Ramsey family physician
Mrs. Mary Foster
âwife of Phillip; mother of Jon and Julia; former missionary to India
Lydia Chambers
âlady's maid to Kate and Penny; sister of Helen; aunt of Emily
Helen Chambers
âmaid; sister of Lydia; mother of Emily
Mrs. Hester Murdock
âcook from London who joins Highland staff
Mr. George Lawrence
âbutler at Highland; head of the male staff
Patrick Lambert
âfootman at Highland
Chef Lagarde
âhead chef at Highland; in charge of kitchen staff
Ann Norton
ânursery maid at Highland
Gordon McTavish
âsteward at Highland
Donald Miller
âage fifteen; boy taken in by Kate and Jon Foster
Jack Hartman
âage fourteen; boy taken in by the Fosters; brother of Rose and Susan
Tom Perkins
âage twelve; boy taken in by the Fosters
Lucy Wallingford
âage fifteen; girl taken in by the Fosters
Edna Snook
âage eleven; girl taken in by the Fosters
Rose Hartman
âage ten; girl taken in by the Fosters; sister to Jack and Susan
Susan Hartman
âage six; girl taken in by the Fosters; sister to Rose and Jack
Irene Jotham
âage four; girl taken in by the Fosters
Emily Chambers
âage three; Helen's daughter
Winifred Tremont
âmother of Alex and Lindy; wife of Roger
Roger Tremont
âstepfather of Alex and Lindy; husband of Winifred
Lindy Goodwin
âsister of Alex
Marius Ritter
âborn in Germany; lived in London; prisoner in the internment camp; farm laborer
Siegfried Schultz
âborn in Germany; lived in London; prisoner in the internment camp; farm laborer
Randal Longmore
âwing commander of Alex's squadron
George Meddis
âRNAS mechanic
Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the
L
ORD
shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.â
I
SAIAH
40:30â31