The Wind Harp (The Mountain Song Legacy #2) (Paperback)

by B. J. Hoff (Author)
Key Phrases: wind harp, Eva Grace, The Wind Harp, Skingle Creek (more...)

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Product Description
B.J. Hoff's unforgettable characters from A Distant Music reunite for an even more gripping, dramatic episode in The Mountain Song Legacy.

When Maggie MacAuley returns to the small coal town of her childhood, she has no intention of staying. Her life is in Chicago now. There's nothing to keep her in Skingle Creek…

…nothing but the discovery that a man who has lived most of his life for the children of Skingle Creek is no longer the hero of Maggie’s childhood but seems destined to become the love of her life.

In Maggie's quest for independence, she finds her greatest strength in sacrifice...and in her struggle to heal her family, she finds her heart renewed by love.

From the Back Cover
Fall, 1904

The Wind Harp…the story of Maggie MacAuley, home for a visit to the small coal town of her childhood, but with no intention of staying. Her life is at Hull House in Chicago now. There's nothing to keep her in Skingle Creek.

Nothing that is, but her father, seriously injured in a mining accident yet determined to hold onto his job and keep his family from ruin.

Nothing but her mother, desperate to stop her husband from destroying himself in the coal mine that nearly took his life once before.

Nothing but her younger brother, torn between his father's determination to keep him out of the mine and his own resolve to help his parents.

Nothing but a sister who also returns home, bringing with her a dark, potentially devastating secret.

And nothing but the unexpected discovery that a man who was once the hero of Maggie’s childhood now seems destined to become something more.

The Wind Harp

In Maggie’s quest for independence, she finds her greatest strength in sacrifice…and in her struggle to heal her family, she finds her heart renewed by love.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736914587
• ISBN-13: 978-0736914581
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #273,633 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful, Heart-warming Romance!, September 11, 2006

By	Jill E. Smith "Writer - Visit me at www.jille... (Southeastern Lower, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In THE WIND HARP, this sequel to A DISTANT MUSIC, author B.J. Hoff takes the story of Jonathan Stuart and Maggie MacAuley a step further, delving deeper into their character and crafting a tale that is truly compelling. These characters, which come to life in book one, take on a new dimension in book two, pulling the reader into Jonathan's and Maggie's worst fears and deepest dreams. A different take on an age old love story, Mrs. Hoff, shows us that the old adage is true - good things come to those who wait.

I love the way Mrs. Hoff draws me into each character's hopes and dreams, while weaving in enough mystery and drama to keep me turning pages. Not many books keep me thinking about them long after I set the book down, but Mrs. Hoff has such a wonderful way of bringing the characters to life on each page, that I feel like I know them - like they have become dear friends. Even the cover art on this book begs a romance. I found myself snatching a page here and there every chance I got. I can't wait to finish the saga with book three. I only wish we didn't have to wait six months for it to come out!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful love story, October 13, 2006

By	Barbara Warren - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Maggie MacAuley has given up her position as a teacher at Hull House in Chicago and has returned home to Skingle Creek. At first she regretted her decision, but unlike her sisters, Eva Grace and Nell Frances, she has always had a love for Skingle Creek. Even the grimy layer of coal dust covering everything doesn't bother her.
There's trouble at home. Maggie's Da has been injured, working in the mines. He's in constant pain, her mother is older, frailer, and her fourteen year old brother, Ray, is rebellious. Maggie gets a job teaching at the Skingle Creek School, working with Mr. Stuart, her beloved former teacher, mentor and friend. Then Eva Grace comes home and Maggie isn't sure of anything anymore
B.J. Hoff creates characters who live in the heart of the reader. I've never been to Skingle Creek, but I know it and I know the people who live there. Her writing style has all the melody and grace of an Irish harp. She never disappoints.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peace in the Valley, October 9, 2006

By	Virginia Gal - See all my reviews

There's an old gospel song titled "Peace In the Valley." BJ Hoff's latest book puts me in mind of that song. The Wind Harp does not depend upon "sensationalism" to create its moving story; like a cup of ice-cold water on a hot summer day, or sitting under a big old tree by a gently running stream, The Wind Harp draws the reader in to sit for a spell. They are refreshed, and never want to leave. As always, BJ's hallmark characterization is supplemented by her skilled depiction of both the light and dark sides of life, presented with a beautiful simplicity that made my heart sing along with the story.

If you're after a book that leaves you feeling good about life, or feeling hope about life regardless of circumstances, or just feeling refreshed after reading a wonderful story--don't miss The Wind Harp.