The Virtuous Woman: 1935 (The House of Winslow #34) [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 2005

When Phil and Cara Winslow learn that the daughter they thought had died in infancy is still alive, their life of status and ease is turned upside down. With the help of a private detective, they find the girl, now twenty years old, who turns out to be rough and vulgar. When they try to bring Grace into their family, their grown children are horrified, and only Kevin, a terribly scarred recluse, reaches out to her. When Grace bolts, Kevin leaves his self-made prison to search for her…only to find her in an actual prison. Together this reunited brother and sister find grace and acceptance. Will each find love as well? Book 34 in the bestselling The House of Winslow series.

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About the Author

Gilbert Morris was a pastor before becoming an English professor and earning a Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas. Gilbert has been a consistent bestselling author (The House of Winslow) in the Christian market for many years. He and his wife live in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Product Details

• Paperback: 313 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764226614
• ISBN-13: 978-0764226618
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #860,660 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A terrific inspirational House of Winslow historical tale., December 28, 2004

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This review is from: The Virtuous Woman: 1935 (The House of Winslow #34) (Paperback)

In 1935, a dying convict Bertha Zale confesses to the chaplain of New York State Women's Prison Father Anthony Mazzoni that she committed a terrible sin. In 1916 at the City Hospital, Bertha's baby died and she switched her infant for another. The Father does some research and realizes that a Grace Winslow, daughter of fifty something renowned artist Phil and his wife Cara died that day. He believes Bertha's s dying confession substantiated by information and informs the Winslows of what he heard and learned.

The Winslows hire Francis Key who locates Grace known as Ruby. He has a hard time persuading her, but to escape her brute of a boyfriend she agrees to take the train across the country to Long Island to meet the Winslows. In New York, her three siblings react differently, Brian and Paige have doubts that this street kid belongs in their upper class lifestyle and besides that makes one more person to split the inheritance with. The other brother Brian, who suffered a scarring facial injury as a teen welcomes her into the family. How will the family members adapt to this rough newcomer?

This is a terrific inspirational House of Winslow historical tale. The interrelationships between the various members of the Winslow family with each other and with three beaus including Francis, but especially with Grace are realistic, honest and exciting to follow as each will need to turn to Jesus for their personal solace. Fans will appreciate Gilbert Morris' latest winner that brings alive the 1930s Long island lifestyle in a warm upbeat way.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Ruby to Grace, February 28, 2006

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This review is from: The Virtuous Woman: 1935 (The House of Winslow #34) (Paperback)

Gilbert Morris (and I assume the other writer) excells at characters. The characters: they're real, they're deep, they cry, and they're not afraid to cry. The story starts out with a tragedy and shows how family love can heal some pretty deep wounds. Kevin Winslow and Grace Winslow have every reason to withdraw from the world, but they must learn to face people to realize their dreams.