The Orphan Train Trilogy Author:Jane Peart Three books in one: Homeward the Seeking Heart, Quest for Lasting Love, and Dreams of a Longing Heart. — Homeward the Seeking Heart: Toddy is taken from the Orphan Train to be a companion to a wealthy woman's invalid granddaughter. Yet happiness eludes Toddy. Is her yearning for a place to belong only an elusive dream? — Quest for Lasting Love: ... more »Laurel is adopted from the Orphan Train to replace a doctor's deceased daughter. As she enters her adult years, however, bittersweet memories compel Laurel back to Boston to find her true identity.
Dream of a Longing Heart: Kit is taken in from the Orphan Train by a farming family to assist the work-worn mother of five boys. Kit rises above her dreary situation by excelling in her studies and eventually winning a college scholarship. But adversity steps in once again, come;;ing Kit to give up her plans. Will she ever realize her secret longing to love and be loved?« less
Excellent view of period in history when young children were sent West from the East to find new adoptive homes. The three titles in this trilogy are: "Homeward the Seeking Heart", "Quest for Lasting Love", and "Dreams of a Longing Heart."