Once Upon an Irish Summer

By Wendy Wilson Spooner

Book Overview

"A compelling and heartfelt story about the power of faith, family, and our need for connection."

--Richard Paul Evans, New York Times Bestselling Author

Two teenagers, two centuries, one city.

1817 Ireland - Allen Hamilton crosses the Atlantic alone to find a way to save his family from imminent financial and social ruin before it's too late. Instead he is met with prejudice, sickness, and starvation.

2018 Fort Wayne, Indiana - A gifted young artist struggles with debilitating grief after a sudden death in her family. When she unearths Allen Hamilton's noble rise from rags to riches in Antebellum America, their shared connection inspires her own healing and renewed inspiration.

Based on a 200-year-old letter collection, Once Upon an Irish Summer brings to life and weaves together this true story of romance, mystery, and hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1620209349
• ISBN13: 9781620209349
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Emerald House Group
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12