A Whisper of Peace by Kim Vogel Sawyer
Ostracized by her tribe because of her white father, Lizzie Dawson lives alone in the mountains of Alaska, practicing the ways of her people even as she resides in the small cabin her father built for her mother. She dreams of reconciling with her grandparents to fulfill her mother’s dying request, but she has not yet found a way to bridge the gap that separates her from her tribe.
Clay Selby has always wanted to be like his father, a missionary who holds a great love for the native people and has brought many to God. Clay arrives in Alaska to set up a church and school among the Athabascans. He is totally focused on this goal… until he meets a young, independent Indian woman with the most striking blue eyes he’s ever seen.
But Lizzie is clearly not part of the tribe. And befriending her might have dire consequences for his mission. Will Clay be forced to choose between his desire to minister to the natives and the quiet nudging of his heart?
My opinion:
A Whisper of Peace takes place near Fort Yukon, Alaska in 1898. A brave and zealous young missionary and his sister dive into their calling and work to build relationships with the native people on the land, and long to teach them the word of God. I enjoy reading books set in this time period, and this one did not disappoint. I was captivated with the mysterious character Lizzy, and felt her pain right along with her. I rooted for Clay as he worked tirelessly alongside the native Alaskan tribe. I could see the Alaskan wilderness and it’s uncharted territory, and feel the hardships and rejoice with the victories of the people there.
There were a few moments throughout the book where it was a bit slow, but overall it held my attention throughout. It ended a bit differently than I had originally thought it might, which was a bit of a nice surprise for me.
If you love reading Christian historical fiction, I definitely recommend A Whisper of Peace.
I was provided a free copy of A Whisper of Peace through Bethany House Publishers, and I am not required to give a positive review. My opinions stated are 100% my own.
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