The Fragrance of Geraniums

By Alicia G. Ruggieri

In brokenness, she found grace... Told from multiple perspectives, this is a powerful story of three women - of the threads of mercy that connect them - and of heart-wrenching sorrows alchemized by the Heavenly Father's overwhelming redeeming grace. Rhode Island - 1934 A GIRL Grace Picoletti has nothing going for her - but she's determined to succeed in life, nonetheless. Born to severe destitution, she claws her way up from the pit of family shame and secrets. She avoids close friendships - even with the likable, persistent Paulie Giorgi... A WOMAN Despite her own agonizing emotional pain, childless Emmeline Kinner reaches out to a young woman so far beneath her. She could never have known whom else God would set in her path through her friendship with Grace... A MOTHER Long ago, Sarah Picoletti resigned herself to a loveless, abusive life - and she believes that her daughter Grace must inherit the same fate. Yet Sarah's own soul cries out for the blessed peace and hope of which the radio minister speaks...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1503022056
• ISBN13: 9781503022058
• Release Date: November 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"