The Songbird of Hope Hill -- Kim Vogel Sawyer, Paperback

A young woman sings of God's love--even if she doesn't believe He can forgive her--in this heartwarming novel inspired by historical events, from the bestselling author of A Tapestry of Grace.

"An unforgettable story of God's grace and redemption."--Kathleen Y'Barbo, author of The Black Midnight

Driven by survival to a life at a house of ill repute, Birdie Clarkson now longs only for escape. So when Reverend Isaiah Overly and his son, Ephraim, appear and offer a better life, she jumps at the chance. Ignoring the furious raging of the madam, Birdie climbs into the back of the preacher's wagon.

The men take her to Hope Hill, the haven the reverend and his wife, Ophelia, founded so women like Birdie can be taught skills to help them rise above their pasts. Soon a resistant Birdie finds herself singing in the choir Ephraim leads at revival meetings, even though she's certain she's the last person who should be representing God.

Reverend Overly teaches that no one is irredeemable, but even as Ephraim is falling in love with her, Birdie remains convinced that she's past saving. After all she's been through, can she ever believe that God's redemption wipes every soul clean? And can Ephraim convince her that God loves her more than she can grasp--and that he does, too?

Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer
Publisher: Waterbrook Press
Published: 04/09/2024
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.11h x 5.43w x 1.18d
ISBN: 9780593600818

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/12/2024

About the Author
Kim Vogel Sawyer is a highly acclaimed, bestselling author with more than 1.5 million books in print in seven different languages. Her titles have earned numerous accolades including the ACFW Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers' Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Kim lives in central Kansas with her retired military husband, Don, where she continues to write gentle stories of hope. When she isn't writing, you'll find her petting cats, packing Operation Christmas Child boxes, or spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.