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The pursuit of Elena Bradford [large print] / Ann H. Gabhart.

Summary:

"At twenty-two, Elena Bradford has never met a man who made her consider marriage. But when her father dies and leaves the family deeply in debt, Elena becomes her family's only hope. Her mother uses their last funds to take Elena and her younger sister to Graham Springs, Kentucky, where people find healing by drinking the mineral spring water and healthy recreation through the many daily activities -- including dances almost every evening. As her mother schemes to find Elena a wealthy husband, Elena finds herself drawn to two men her mother would never consider. Charming artist Kirby Frazier spends his days drawing and painting the guests, but his real mission is to find a wealthy bride to finance his dream to go west. Melancholy Andrew Harper has come to Graham Springs in need of healing after a broken heart. When a beautiful young lady shows up at the Springs with no chaperone and a story that seems suspicious, nearly everyone is charmed and intrigued. But when an unexpected tragedy occurs, Elena, Kirby, and Andrew will all be faced with decisions of life, love, and loyalty."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9798891645646
  • Physical Description: 447 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
  • Edition: Center Point Large Print edition.
  • Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2025.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes author's note with background historical information.
Regular print version previously published by: Revell.
Subject: Single women > Fiction.
Marriage > Economic aspects > Fiction.
Man-woman relationships > Fiction.
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) > Fiction.
Health resorts > Kentucky > Fiction.
Kentucky > History > 1792-1865 > Fiction.
Genre: Christian fiction.
Romance fiction.
Historical fiction.
Large print books.

Available copies

  • 10 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 4 current holds with 20 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Hot Springs Library LP FIC GAB (Text) 30229101394061 Adult Large Print New Fiction In transit -
Anson County Bookmobile LGPT Gabhart (Text) 18198000024473 Adult Fiction Christian Available -
Bailey Public Library LTE FIC Gab (Text) 37807000044334 Adult Large Print Fiction On holds shelf -
Berea Library LPB FIC GABHAR (Text) 42756202519234 Adult Large Print New Fiction In process -
C.B. Hildebrand Public Library F GAB L.P. (Text) 33557004741443 Adult Large Print Fiction Checked out 09/02/2025
Dorothy Wightman Library AFLP GAB 0725 (Text) 30372102109763 Adult Large Print Fiction Available -
Dunn Public Library LgPrt F Gab (Text) 33436001830147 Adult Large Print Fiction Checked out 08/18/2025
George H. & Laura E. Brown Library LP Gab (Text) 30308101372135 Adult Large Print New Fiction On holds shelf -
Harnett County Main Library LgPrt F Gab (Text) 33630005465070 Adult Large Print Fiction Available -
Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library LP Gabhart (Text) 39523000427969 Adult Large Print New Fiction On holds shelf -

Summary: "At twenty-two, Elena Bradford has never met a man who made her consider marriage. But when her father dies and leaves the family deeply in debt, Elena becomes her family's only hope. Her mother uses their last funds to take Elena and her younger sister to Graham Springs, Kentucky, where people find healing by drinking the mineral spring water and healthy recreation through the many daily activities -- including dances almost every evening. As her mother schemes to find Elena a wealthy husband, Elena finds herself drawn to two men her mother would never consider. Charming artist Kirby Frazier spends his days drawing and painting the guests, but his real mission is to find a wealthy bride to finance his dream to go west. Melancholy Andrew Harper has come to Graham Springs in need of healing after a broken heart. When a beautiful young lady shows up at the Springs with no chaperone and a story that seems suspicious, nearly everyone is charmed and intrigued. But when an unexpected tragedy occurs, Elena, Kirby, and Andrew will all be faced with decisions of life, love, and loyalty."--

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