A Test of Faith (Mystery and the Minister's Wife, No. 3) [Large Print] [Hardcover]

Carol Cox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2009

About the Mystery and the Minister's Wife series: Escape to the charming town of Copper Mill, Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Copper Mill is a place of tradition and tranquility. But when Kate Hanlon and her husband Paul move in, they discover that small town life is anything but boring. The mysteries Kate uncovers are puzzling, but she always uses her quick mind and the help of her dear friends to figure out the answer. See how faith can solve life's mysteries in the Mystery and the Minister's Wife series.

When a stolen car crashes through the front window of the Country Diner, Kate vows to find the mysterious driver, who has somehow vanished into the night. But when her wallet is discovered in the front seat of the car, she has a whole new reason to find the real culprit. How did it end up there? Meanwhile, when Paul breaks his ankle in a church basketball game, Kate finds herself caring for her ailing husband, and the diner's owner Loretta isn't talking about when, but if, the restaurant might reopen. Is this all simply a test of faith, or is this a sign that the Hanlon's time in Copper Mill is coming to a close?

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Carol Cox is the author of more than 20 novels and novellas. Her non-writing time is devoted to being a pastor's wife, a homeschool mom, and, more recently, a grandmother. Carol makes her home with her husband and daughter in a small town in northern Arizona. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 357 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (January 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1410412539
• ISBN-13: 978-1410412539
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,482,558 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Test of Faith, March 20, 2009

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This review is from: Mystery and the Minister's Wife series: A Test of Faith (Paperback)

"A Test of Faith" is third in the "Mystery and the Minister's Wife" series by Carol Cox. Not having read the previous two, I can vouch for the fact that the novel stands alone. The story is set in a small Tennessee town where everyone knows everyone else, with one or two exceptions, and everyone thinks they know everything to be known about everyone else. That said, the characters are very real and intriguing, with natural foibles and the usual urge to jump to the most popular conclusion. The writing draws you in to a relatively quiet, relatively ordered life. Disaster and heartache are brought down to a size where the reader knows that all will be resolved by the final page. And the reader of faith is reminded that all our disasters and heartaches are likewise soluble; that the Author, as opposed to the author, has everything in hand.

A stolen car crashes through the front window of the diner, but the driver has vanished, and the wallet on the passenger seat belongs to Kate, the minister's wife. While the townsfolk split their blame between Kate and the reformed alcoholic who is cleaning the church, Kate's husband breaks his leg, and a major storm breaks branches on the tree in their front yard. Nothing is ever simple, but an elegant solution awaits. And the book is a rewarding, peaceful read with interesting dilemmas, entertaining relationships, and a delightful sense of faith.