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The Women of Great Heron Lake by [Deanna Lynn Sletten]

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From the author of the bestselling historical novel, Miss Etta.

Two strong women, generations apart, living parallel lives.

When Marla Madison’s husband dies, she realizes her life has become very small. Her daughter is grown and Marla has spent the past two decades focused on his friends, his interests, and his home. Feeling lost, she throws herself into fixing up the one-hundred and fifty-year-old family lakeside manor. She soon discovers an old journal in a secret drawer and is instantly intrigued. The handwritten book tells the tale of another Mrs. Madison from over a century ago, the first woman to live in the lake manor. As Marla reads the journal, she discovers that her life parallels that of the woman who wrote those words decades ago and Marla finds inspiration from her strength.

1875 - Alaina Carlton was content to become a spinster until her beloved father introduced her to Nathaniel Madison, one of the most prosperous men in St. Paul, Minnesota. Even though she values her independence, Alaina is intrigued by this man who pursues her. When they marry, she believes she’s found a man who will treat her as an equal, but soon realizes that isn’t entirely true. From their mansion on the illustrious Summit Avenue to their manor at Great Heron Lake, where the rich and powerful play, her life is no longer her own. But fifteen years and two children later when Nathaniel grows ill, she takes her rightful place where women weren’t allowed in order to secure her children’s inheritance and her future.

An inspiring family saga of two determined woman who found meaning in their lives by following their passions and not allowing society, or propriety, to hold them back.

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Historical Fiction Novels by Deanna Lynn Sletten


The Secrets We Carry In 1917, Sofiya fled for her life from Russia, only to be trapped again in America. In 2022, Addie finds Sofiya’s letters in an old cigar box and is determined to learn about the young woman. Addie soon realizes that both she and Sofiya share a terrible past. She hopes by restoring the old house in Portland where Sofiya once lived, she can heal the past for Sofiya and herself.	The Ones We Leave Behind In 1955, Anna Craine’s life is forever changed in one terrible moment and she loses everyone she’s ever loved. Sixty-five years later, she is released from prison, now a ninety-five-year-old woman. When her granddaughter, Diane, comes to meet her, Anna tells Diane her story—one of heartache, loss, and redemption.	The Women of Great Heron Lake Feeling lost in her own life after the death of her husband, Marla finds a journal from 1876 written by the first woman to live in their lakeside manor. An inspiring family saga of two women connected by a house and a legacy.	Miss Etta In 1895, Etta Place fell in love with the Sundance Kid and followed him and Butch Cassidy in their outlaw life. Then she vanished. Three years later, a mysterious widow named Emily Pleasants takes a teaching position in a small Minnesota town. She has a young son. Could she be the elusive Etta Place?

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Critic's Review from The Booklife Prize - "Comparing two women of different centuries is quite fascinating, and the parallels to her own life experience that Marla finds in Alaina's journal are intriguing. Both the contemporary and historic women are quite real and complex. The author compassionately portrays the women's individual struggles and efforts to stand strong in the face of male domination in a patriarchal society."

Readers' Favorite Review - Ankita Shukla, Reviewer: The Women of Great Heron Lake by Deanna Lynn Sletten reflects on the lives of women -- now and then (the year 1875). Although born decades apart, both Marla and Alaina went through drastic changes after marrying wealthy men. Alaina was happy taking care of her father's business and living the life of a spinster, but when she met Nathaniel, she could not resist his charms. Gradually, he manipulated her into adjusting her life goals to accommodate his dreams. Eventually, Alaina lost the one thing she craved the most: her freedom. Similarly, Marla, too, had lost track of her goals after marrying Nathan. When he died, she struggled with finding her purpose in life. The plot will resonate with many women who alter their personalities and passions to fulfill their expected duties as a wife and mother.

This is a story of hope and second chances. Deanna Lynn Sletten makes a smooth transition between the present (Marla's story) and the past (Alaina). The mindset and mannerisms remain authentic in both the timelines. This book is heaven for architecture enthusiasts. The descriptions of the houses and mansions are so crisp that they transport you inside these spacious structures. Emotions run high as Deanna Lynn Sletten narrates the sacrifices that Alaina made in the name of love and marriage. Patriarchal society's flawed and biased rules are laid bare in the form of a gripping plot. Women supporting women is the backbone of the story as well. I recommend The Women of Great Heron Lake by Deanna Lynn Sletten to readers who enjoy a slow-paced story that highlights a woman's search for her identity.

About the Author

Deanna Lynn Sletten is the author of THE WOMEN OF GREAT HERON LAKE, MISS ETTA, MAGGIE'S TURN, THE LAKE HARRIET SERIES, and several other titles. She writes heartwarming women's fiction, historical fiction, and romance novels with unforgettable characters. She has also written one middle-grade novel that takes you on the adventure of a lifetime.

Deanna is married and has two grown children. When not writing, she enjoys walking the wooded trails around her home with her beautiful Australian Shepherd, traveling, and relaxing on the lake. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07T3CGMJM
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deanna Lynn Sletten (September 10, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 10, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1378 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 426 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #36,330 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #143 in Women's Sagas
- #205 in U.S. Historical Fiction
- #325 in Women's Historical Fiction

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Deanna Lynn Sletten is the author of THE ONES WE LEAVE BEHIND, THE WOMEN OF GREAT HERON LAKE, MISS ETTA, MAGGIE’S TURN, FINDING LIBBIE, THE RACHEL EMERY MURDER MYSTERY SERIES and several other titles. She writes heartwarming women’s fiction, historical fiction, and romance novels with unforgettable characters. Deanna has recently delved into the murder mystery genre also.

Deanna is married and has two grown children. When not writing, she enjoys walking the wooded trails around her home with her beautiful Australian Shepherd, traveling, and relaxing on the lake.

Deanna loves hearing from her readers. Connect with her at:

Her website: http://www.deannalsletten.com

Blog: http://www.deannalynnsletten.com

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Charlotte gerdes

I loved this book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 29, 2023

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What a great story. First of Alaina and how she was able to get things done by a woman when women couldn’t even own property that was willed to them but was taken over by the men they married. How she broke barriers men had kept in place for ever. How she gave up her life for many years until she had her children grown and settled before she indulged her own wishes. Then how much it paralleled Marla’s life as she did so much good with the wealth she was given and she also didn’t settle her own desires until she had settled her wealth for helping others. It is a book I will think about for a good long time. Thank you for writing it for us to enjoy.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2023

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Lost sleep. Read almost 24 hours non-stop!
The women in the book felt so real. I loved the transition from 1880's to the 21st century. The fact that women have achieved a great deal in a one hundred and fifty years!

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Great women of the past.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 28, 2023

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The women in the past helped the women who followed them to make great strides. Thank you all. God bless you for all your hand work. Good luck going forward.

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The Women of Great Heron Lake

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What a wonderful story! I could barely make myself put this book down for any reason. Deanna Sletten is a gifted writer. I highly recommend this book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 20, 2023

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Absolutely one of the best books I have read this year!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 29, 2023

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to the end. The history intertwined with the present made me want to see what turn of events was to happen next for both the past and present.

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Shalene

I couldn't put it down

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Stayed up way too late reading, and had to read again the first moment I could the next day! Loved hearing about Aliana and Marla and how their lives were so similar. Wish I could peek in on their lives a little longer, though.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 19, 2023

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What a wonderful book this is!! I love you books Deanna Sletten!! My review is recorded here even though I DESPISE being told to add more words to my review.

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Brilliant

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 18, 2019

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Great book. Loved every page. Great to follow a lady finding a new life after her husband's death and on her terms. Lovely to jump back and forward in time. Learning about two strong women 100 years apart

Cape Town critic

Very enjoyable read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 6, 2019

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A dual story and both were equally interesting. Life told from the perspectve of women coming out of the shadow of men or trying to make their way in a man's world.

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Maggs

Wonderful Story

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on August 31, 2020

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This book is the best read I have had lately.
A story of women and how they evolved from not being able to vote , no control over finances , being property of their husbands. A journal discovered tells how a brave smart woman changed her life was an inspiration to modern day women who came across the journal in an old mansion.
Now on to another of the Authors books.
Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did .

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good

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 7, 2020

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good book

Joan Capozzi

Amazing Book

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on October 2, 2020

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Loved this book...it was amazing couldn’t put it,down.

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