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They Called Her Mrs. Doc / A Woman Named Damaris
They Called Her Mrs Doc / A Woman Named Damaris Author:Janette Oke Two books in one! 2 endearing stories about 2 women coming of age-from the beloved Janette Oke. A Woman Named Damaris tells the tale of a 15 year old girl who decides to finally escape her alcoholic father. For years, she put up with his tormenting. But suddenly, as she feels the strength of a grown woman, Damaris plans to set out on her own.... more » But before she goes, she must take 2 hidden treasures from her deceased mother-her grandmothers lacy golden brooch and her grandfathers lovely watch. These legacies from her past, as well as the memory of her mother saying that her biblical name had special meaning, are the only things that keep this girl from giving up. Still, no matter where she runs, can she ever escape the loneleiness and bitterness that haunt her? Not until she rediscovers the true meaning of her name and her faith does she find the courage to forget the past once and for all. In "They Called Her Mrs. Doc" Cassandra Dell Winston, the only daughter of a noted Montreal physician and educator, had inherited all of the opportunities of the Eastern society and affluence. Her life has been sheltered by her doting parents. And if she marries the right man, one of her fathers charming interns, her life is sure to be secure and happy. But no one ever expected her to fall in love with an older and already established doctor who plans to return to his hometown on the western frontier to continue his practice. Will she forget all that she was taught and go with him? Will their love alone satisfy her as much as her love of the great city she grew up in? And what about the inheritance her family had promised her all her life?« less