Sons of an Ancient Glory (66 page)

The mysteries of the past confront the secrets of the present in bestselling author BJ Hoff's magnificent
Song of Erin
saga.

You'll be intrigued by this panoramic story that crosses the ocean from Ireland to America. In this tale of struggle and love and uncompromising faith, Jack Kane, the always charming but sometimes ruthless titan of New York's most powerful publishing empire, is torn between the conflict of his own heart and the grace and light of Samantha Harte, the woman he loves, whose troubled past continues to haunt her.

 

At the entrance to the city, an Irish governess climbs into a carriage and sets out to confront the man who destroyed her sister's life—a blind musician who hears music no one else can hear…

On a congested city street, a lonely Scot physician with a devastating secret meets a woman doctor with the capacity to heal not only the sick…but also his heart…In a tumbledown shack among hundreds of others like it, an immigrant family struggles to survive, and a ragged street singer old beyond her years appoints herself an unlikely guardian…

So begins
American Anthem
, a story set in 1870s New York that lets you step into another time to share the hopes and dreams and triumphant faith of a people you'll grow to love.

“An eloquently told story that weaves
history, music, faith and intrigue…
an absolute pleasure.”

C
HRISTIAN
R
ETAILING

“The story gently unfolds with intriguing characters,
and the sound of music, which Hoff manages to make fly off
the pages with her glorious and passionate descriptions.”

—C
HRISTIAN
L
IBRARY
J
OURNAL

“BJ Hoff always delights readers with her warm stories and characters who become part of your ‘circle of special friends.'”

J
ANETTE
O
KE
,
BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF
L
OVE
C
OMES
S
OFTLY

 

“For this Kentucky woman, reading
A Distant Music
was like driving through the eastern hills and hollers on a perfect autumn day, with the scent of wood smoke in the air and the trees ablaze with color. BJ Hoff's lyrical prose brings to life this gentle, moving story of a beloved teacher and his students, who learn far more than the three Rs. I brushed away tears at several tender points in the story and held my breath when it seemed all might be lost. Yet, even in the darkest moments, hope shines on every page. A lovely novel by one of historical fiction's finest wordsmiths.”

L
IZ
C
URTIS
H
IGGS, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF
T
HORN IN
M
Y
H
EART

“As always when I open BJ's books I'm drawn into a place that is both distant and at home…as I tell my husband, I wish I could create the kinds of characters BJ does because I fall in love with them and want them always as my friends.”

J
ANE
K
IRKPATRICK, AUTHOR OF
L
OOK FOR
A C
LEARING IN THE
W
ILD

“In some ways,
A Distant Music
is reminiscent of the ‘Little House' series. Each chapter recalls the details of an event or some character's dilemma. Eventually, though, Hoff connects all the threads into a solid story whose ending will deeply touch readers.
A Distant Music
should find an eager audience.”

A
SPIRING
R
ETAIL
M
AGAZINE

“BJ always does a great job of drawing her readers into the lives of her characters. I'm sure that there will be many who will be eagerly pleading to know ‘what happens next.' I will be among them.”

J
ANETTE
O
KE
, B
ESTSELLING
A
UTHOR
OF
L
OVE
C
OMES
S
OFTLY

“BJ Hoff continues the story of Maggie and Jonathan, who must endure their share of trials before reaping their reward. Though this novel is historical, BJ Hoff deals with issues that are completely contemporary…Kudos to the author for charming us again!”

A
NGELA
H
UNT, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF
T
HE
N
OVELIST

“Like a warm visit with a good friend over a hot cup of tea,
The Song Weaver
offers comfort and satisfaction…and you don't want the visit to come to an end.”

C
INDY
S
WANSON

 

“BJ Hoff is a master at characterization, and her stories are rich with insight. I love the historical setting and learned something new about the role of women in that society.”

J
ILL
E. S
MITH

“The Song Weaver
is the last book in the Mountain Song Legacy story, and I hate to see it end. I'll miss Maggie and Jonathan and all the others…A very satisfying end to a special series. She never disappoints.”

B
ARBARA
W
ARREN

About the Publisher

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