Laura's Shadow by Allison Pittman is a dual timeline story. The story moves between 1890 with Mariah and 1974 with Trixie Gowan. Personally, I enjoyed Trixie's storyline more. She is an artistic woman who used her talent to create a comic strip titled âLost Lauraâ for the local newspaper where she works in advertising. Trixie is called home when her great-grandmother, Mariah takes to her bed. GG as Trixie calls Mariah has something she wishes to share with Trixie and not the other members of the family. The pacing is gentle as we follow Trixie and Mariah as they go about their daily tasks. I liked the older Mariah's spirit. I can see why Trixie was drawn to her. I was surprised by a scene in the 1890s where an unmarried woman had intimate relations with a man. I understand why it was included, but I did not expect it in a Christian novel (it is not a detailed scene). I like the author's descriptive writing which provides details that help me envision the scenes and characters. It was interesting to see a different take on Laura Ingalls Wilder and Oscar âCapâ Garland. I just love the Little House series (I own the whole set) which was why I wanted to read Laura's Shadow. I liked Trixie's family and Ron, her boss. I appreciated the epilogue which wrapped up Laura's Shadow and the author's note. Laura's Shadow is the ninth novel in the Doors to the Past series. Each book in the series can be read on its own. Laura's Shadow is a nostalgic tale with a dependable brother, a petite teacher, joyous sleigh rides, a hopeful heart, an honorable man, a long life, a last longing, and a surprising secret.

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