Echoes of Mercy: The Aftermath of WWI, 1920 (Blessed Assurance Historical Series #3) [Paperback]

Lyn Cote (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2000

New Orleans in the 1920's is full of corruption and darkness, and Del Dubois, a black jazz pianist, finds himself a victim to the corruption and prejudice of the city. Arrested and charged with murder, he turns to his San Francisco childhood friend Meg Wagstaff for help. She is confronted by Gabe St. Clair, a New Orleans native and member of a respected and prominent family, who is the city attorney and confident of Del's guilt. As Meg sets off to prove Del's innocence, she captures Gabe's heart as she forces him to confront his prejudices. As Gabe begins to recognize the corruptness and darkness around him, he begins to see the light through Meg, and together they strive to prove Del's innocence.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Concluding a mainstream series intended for the Christian market, Cote here rejoins the DuBois and Wagstaff families. Through Whispers of Love (Bk. 1) and Lost in His Love (Bk. 2), these two families-one black, one white-stood together in strength, love, and faith. Now, in 1920 New Orleans, Delman DuBois is accused of the murder of a white club owner. Parish attorney Gabriel St. Claire feels that the case is just a formality; he assumes that Del is guilty since a weapon and money were found in his room. But when outgoing, outraged Meg Wagstaff blows into town, she sets Gabriel on his heels. Del's black? Yes, she can see that, but what does that have to do with his guilt? As Meg sets the investigation on fire, creates an uproar within his family, and encourages Del not to lose hope or faith, she makes others reconsider lifelong beliefs and look beyond the color of a person's skin. The roaring Twenties and the threat of Prohibition in postwar America provide the backdrop for this sensational romantic thriller. Highly recommended. -Melanie C. Duncan
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About the Author

Lyn Cote is a freelance writer whose articles have appeared in Romance Writer's Report, and Advanced Christian Writer. For the last ten years, she has served on the local Christian Women's Club Board of Stonecraft Ministries. Cote and her family live in Iowa.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Broadman & Holman Pub (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805419691
• ISBN-13: 978-0805419696
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,941,375 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In 1997, Lyn Cote's first book, Never Alone, was chosen for the "new" Love Inspired romance line. Since then, Lyn has had over thirty-five novels published. In 2006 Lyn's book, Chloe, was a finalist for the RITA, and her book Her Patchword Family was a finalist for the Carol Award in 2010, two of the highest awards in the romance genre. Lyn's brand "Strong Women, Brave Stories," always includes three elements: a strong heroine who is a passionate participant in her times, authentic historical detail and a multicultural cast of characters. Lyn also features stories of strong women both from real life and true to life fiction on her blog http://BooksbyLynCote.com Lyn also can be found on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads. Drop by and "friend or follow" her. Now living her dream of writing books at her lake cottage in northern Wisconsin, Lyn hopes her books show the power of divine as well as human love.