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Return to Sarah's Valley: Sequel to Sarah's Valley
Return to Sarah's Valley is a follow-up story to Sarah's Valley, which was published in 2012 by the same author, Sharon Mierke. In Sarah's Valley, Patrick Smithson meets Frank Lawdry. Frank, who prefers his Abenaki name, Winnipesaukee, spends the night recalling his life story. He and his sister, Sarah, were left orphans when everyone on a wagon train died in a horrific tragedy. It was their story of survival. Return to Sarah's Valley continues where Sarah's Valley leaves off. Now an old man in his nineties, Patrick meets Michael Lawdry, one of Winnipesaukee's descendants, and tells him how two Lawdry men influenced his life. This is a story of life during the Great Depression, struggles and heartache, but also the deep love that a man has for one woman.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2017
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About the author
Sharon Mierke
22 books27 followers"I'm not sure when someone decides to become a writer. I was once asked why I started and I said, 'I was tired of reading so decided to start writing!' Some dream about it but never do it and others are foolish enough to try. I have always loved Daphne DuMaurier's quote: 'Writers should be read and not seen or heard.' I loved the thought of writing but having anonymity at the same time. I doubt that can be achieved in today's world. I write for the pleasure of writing and I share it because I hope others will find joy in reading it."
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March 12, 2019
Continuation of Sarah's Valley
This book was just as good as Sarah's Valley. It was a other book by Sharon Mierke that you didn't want to put down until you finished reading it and then were sad when you saw the words "the end" . In return to Sarah's Valley you find out about Frank's life and what all he lived through during the depression. It is also a great love story and about what true love actually is. Would highly recommend this book after one reads Sarah's Valley first, you won't be disappointed.
This book was just as good as Sarah's Valley. It was a other book by Sharon Mierke that you didn't want to put down until you finished reading it and then were sad when you saw the words "the end" . In return to Sarah's Valley you find out about Frank's life and what all he lived through during the depression. It is also a great love story and about what true love actually is. Would highly recommend this book after one reads Sarah's Valley first, you won't be disappointed.
July 15, 2023
Very good.
Very good book and well written . The more I read Sharon Mierike’s books the more I want to read. She has a style all her own. It was interesting to read about how the school teachers back in the 1940 struggled . It brought back memories of the first school I attended in 1950. It was a one room school hose with a wood stove and yes, it had an outhouse. Great memories .
Very good book and well written . The more I read Sharon Mierike’s books the more I want to read. She has a style all her own. It was interesting to read about how the school teachers back in the 1940 struggled . It brought back memories of the first school I attended in 1950. It was a one room school hose with a wood stove and yes, it had an outhouse. Great memories .
August 6, 2018
Great book
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the lives of the people who lived in the Appalachians. I especially enjoyed reading about how the young man became a teacher and how he improvised as his class size increased. I thought it was so good to see how neighbours helped each other in hard times.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the lives of the people who lived in the Appalachians. I especially enjoyed reading about how the young man became a teacher and how he improvised as his class size increased. I thought it was so good to see how neighbours helped each other in hard times.
January 3, 2020
This is the sequel to Sarah's Valley. I enjoyed this one even more than the first. The characters feel like family now, and it was heartwarming, even through tragedies, to follow them through several generations. The plot moves along swiftly. Only someone who has been a teacher could have written some of the descriptions for the teacher in the story. 'Nuf said. Enjoy!
September 23, 2022
Loose end?
This story, as well as Sarah's Valley, was extraordinary. They are both storhhies you cannot put down until finished. Unfortunately, I feel unsatisfied there was no closure with Toby. Did he become an RCMP? If so why didn't Mr. Smithson search for him? My only pet peeve. Great books and I will search for more of her books.
This story, as well as Sarah's Valley, was extraordinary. They are both storhhies you cannot put down until finished. Unfortunately, I feel unsatisfied there was no closure with Toby. Did he become an RCMP? If so why didn't Mr. Smithson search for him? My only pet peeve. Great books and I will search for more of her books.
September 30, 2022
A hundred years can several lifetimes encompass.
I know how the years can spread a lifetime into so many different parts. The story starts with two children that are left with only themselves to rely on and yet their history spans a hundred years. Their story is captivating and you will relish the coming pages as the hours fly by. I'm sure Toby makes it to the RCMP.
I know how the years can spread a lifetime into so many different parts. The story starts with two children that are left with only themselves to rely on and yet their history spans a hundred years. Their story is captivating and you will relish the coming pages as the hours fly by. I'm sure Toby makes it to the RCMP.
April 6, 2023
Memories of time spent back in Sarah's Valley.
This book tells the story of the memories of a ninty plus year old òf a life of hardship, love, heartbreak, murder and friendship. I found it very interesting, being of the older generation? It was well written and was clean without any swearing or sexual scenes?
This book tells the story of the memories of a ninty plus year old òf a life of hardship, love, heartbreak, murder and friendship. I found it very interesting, being of the older generation? It was well written and was clean without any swearing or sexual scenes?
September 28, 2018
It started out good. I love her character development. But then it seemed to speed up to the ending, and left me wondering about what happened between the beginning and the end. Liked the first book better.
September 29, 2018
Satisfying sequel
I have no hesitation in highly recommending this two book series. Loved the characters and their adventures and when the final “The End “ showed up I felt that all the characters had been fully developed and come to a satisfying place in time.
I have no hesitation in highly recommending this two book series. Loved the characters and their adventures and when the final “The End “ showed up I felt that all the characters had been fully developed and come to a satisfying place in time.
January 20, 2019
Great series enjoyed this book
I well written interesting . Quick read historical fiction
Read 2of Sharon Mierke books this sequel enjoyed them both giving them 5 stars Sara's valley and return to Sara's Valley.
I well written interesting . Quick read historical fiction
Read 2of Sharon Mierke books this sequel enjoyed them both giving them 5 stars Sara's valley and return to Sara's Valley.
March 29, 2021
Nicely written and easy to read. The characters were interesting and keep me wondering how their lives would tie together. It was a relaxing read.
Nicely written and easy to read. The characters were interesting and it was a bit of a puzzle too see how their lives connect.
Nicely written and easy to read. The characters were interesting and it was a bit of a puzzle too see how their lives connect.
June 5, 2023
enjoying this series
Good 2 part series. Her books seem to hold my interest and I can usually read one in a couple days or less. Liked both these books pretty well have read several of her books so far
Good 2 part series. Her books seem to hold my interest and I can usually read one in a couple days or less. Liked both these books pretty well have read several of her books so far
December 20, 2023
Outstanding
I think Sarah's Valley and Return to Sarah's Valley are 2 of the best I've read this year, and I've read almost 100. You can't stop thinking about the story. Very hard to stop reading. Absolutely wonderful.
I think Sarah's Valley and Return to Sarah's Valley are 2 of the best I've read this year, and I've read almost 100. You can't stop thinking about the story. Very hard to stop reading. Absolutely wonderful.
April 12, 2019
Good book
Enjoyed it more than Sarah Valley. Good character description. Interesting story. But I wonder; what happened to Toby? Well written.
Enjoyed it more than Sarah Valley. Good character description. Interesting story. But I wonder; what happened to Toby? Well written.
April 25, 2019
Really enjoyed the sequel, highly recommend this 2 book series.
November 28, 2019
Excellent read
This is a book that is hard to put down. One that will hold your attention until the end. Sharon Mierke is an excellent author.
This is a book that is hard to put down. One that will hold your attention until the end. Sharon Mierke is an excellent author.
June 26, 2020
Yes
A very good read. Deserves a 5star. Everyone will enjoy this story of any age. A good one for school book report
A very good read. Deserves a 5star. Everyone will enjoy this story of any age. A good one for school book report
December 18, 2021
A continuing good story
A marvelous generational story connects to and continues Sarah’s Valley. I found myself relishing every chapter and looking forward to the next.
A marvelous generational story connects to and continues Sarah’s Valley. I found myself relishing every chapter and looking forward to the next.
January 10, 2024
Life
Beautiful story it makes you realize how easy we have it in today's world! The suffering our ancestors had to go through
Beautiful story it makes you realize how easy we have it in today's world! The suffering our ancestors had to go through
January 5, 2019
Great read!
April 2, 2018
Amazing. Heartfelt conclusion to series
Anyone wanting to feel the past needs to become engrossed in this series. The author describes not only the surroundings, but the characters you can "see" without overdosing the reader with description. Loved this series!
Anyone wanting to feel the past needs to become engrossed in this series. The author describes not only the surroundings, but the characters you can "see" without overdosing the reader with description. Loved this series!
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