It was fun to catch up with several members of the Saint
Charles quilting circle in the pages of Prairie Song by Mona Hodgson.
Anna Goben is dressed and ready for her wedding. But she just can't bring herself to move
forward with a marriage to her dear friend Boney. Instead, she decides to move ahead with her plans to
join the wagon train heading from Saint Charles, Missouri to California. Anna, Caroline, Hattie and Mary Alice all have spots on the wagon train. They will leave
behind dear friends but are looking forward to a new life out west.
Anna wants a new life for her mother and grandfather, both are having trouble letting go of the
death of her brother in the Civil War. Soon,
Anna meets Caleb Reger, a trail hand helping
the group on their journey west. He quickly comes to mean more to Anna than
she ever imagined.
Caroline continues to clash with the wagon master, Garrett
Cowlishaw. He has doubts about her
joining the wagon train as a governess to several young children. However, all moves forward for Caroline to
start her life anew after the death of her husband.
You will enjoy the experiences of Anna and Caroline as they
journey to this new place God has prepared for them!