The+Glory+Wind


 * Valerie Sherrard**
 * Fitzhenry & Whiteside**

We fall in love with Gracie just as Luke does, perhaps not because of her curly hair, but because of her joie de vivre and the way she sees things differently. Gracie's mom, Raedine, moves to Junction after her husband is killed in WW2 and sends tongues wagging after taking a job at the Prairie Inn; a possible brothel. Once it is discovered that Raedine had Gracie illegitimately, small town mindedness takes over and any compassion given to newcomers is retracted and replaced with bitterness. Only the tragic consequences of a tornado bring the townsfolk to Raedine's door, many of whom link the tornado with the will of God.. This book beautifully explores the themes of morality, honesty, friendship, loyalty and finally, forgiveness. A memorable gem.

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