Bleak Landing, Terrie Todd
Bleak Landing, Terrie Todd
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Bleak Landing

Author: Terrie Todd

Narrator: Alana Kerr Collins

Unabridged: 6 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 08/15/2017


Synopsis

In the dead-end Canadian town of Bleak Landing, twelve-year-old Irish immigrant Bridget O’Sullivan lives in a ramshackle house and dreams of another life, even as the Great Depression rages. Routinely beaten by her father and bullied by schoolmate Victor Harrison, the waifish yet fiery redhead vows to run away and never return. Just a few short years later, run she does—fleeing the unspeakable repercussions of her father’s gambling. In Winnipeg, Bridget lands a job at a garment factory, the first step on her journey to shed her past and begin anew.When her father dies, Bridget—now a striking and accomplished woman—returns home to claim her inheritance. But she has no identification to prove her stake, and no one in town recognizes her—except Victor, who has become a pastor and a candidate for town mayor. Though war has wounded him, his secret affection for Bridget remains, and now he’s the only one who can help her prove her integrity. But can he also prove he’s a changed man worthy of her forgiveness?As Victor preaches of freedom in faith, will his words spark Bridget’s once-hopeless heart and lead her to the life she’s been seeking?

About Terrie Todd

Terrie Todd is an award-winning author who has published eight stories with Chicken Soup for the Soul and two stage plays with Eldridge Plays and Musicals, and she has written a weekly Faith and Humor column for six years. Terrie’s first novel, The Silver Suitcase, and her second novel, Maggie’s War, were both published by Waterfall Press.Terrie works part-time as an administrative assistant at city hall. She lives with her husband, Jon, on the Canadian prairies, where they raised three children and now enjoy the shenanigans of four grandsons. You can catch up with her latest escapades at www.terrietodd.blogspot.com and www.facebook.com/terrie.todd.31.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kav on January 01, 2018

Terrie Todd weaves an evocative story of grit and determination. I love the way this author spins a tale. It's so easy for me to slide back in time and into the shoes of the heroine. Bleak Landing is the kind of epic tale that illustrates triumph over adversity and delivers an awesome stand-up-and-ch......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on April 27, 2023

I have seen Todd's book for years and have always felt drawn to the covers. I have no idea why I waited until this year to start reading them! Her stories are rich and full... well developed and complex characters and storylines. I can feel what the main characters feel.. and experience what they ex......more

Goodreads review by Connie on October 18, 2017

Excellent book. Enjoyed the Canadian setting. Many themes including: religion, loss, loyalty, history and forgiveness among others. Christian focus but that did not interest me. Skimmed over these parts. Was disappointed in one incident in which Bridget caused a great catastrophe for an older woman.......more