Sons of Blackbird Mountain

Thor Norgaard hasn’t spoken to anyone in his twenty-eight years, but when the young widow he loves crosses an ocean to live on his Appalachian farm, this reclusive alcoholic will brave much more than words to heal her heart.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 03 July 2018
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Two handsome brothers. An age-old Appalachian feud. And a love that may tear the Norgaard family apart.

After the tragic death of her husband, Aven Norgaard is beckoned to give up her life in Norway to become a housekeeper in the rugged hills of nineteenth-century Appalachia. Upon arrival, she finds herself in the home of her late husbands cousins—three brothers who make a living by brewing hard cider on their three-hundred-acre farm. Yet even as a stranger in a foreign land, Aven has hope to build a new life in this tight-knit family.

But her unassuming beauty disrupts the bond between the brothers. The youngest two, both desire her hand, and Aven is caught in the middle, unsure where—and whether—to offer her affection. While Haakon is bold and passionate, it is Thor who casts the greatest spell upon her. Though Deaf, mute, and dependent on hard drink to cope with his silent pain, Thor possesses a sobering strength.

As autumn ushers in the apple harvest, the rift between Thor and Haakon deepens, and Aven faces a choice that risks hearts. Will two brothers longing for her quiet spirit tear apart a family? Can she find a tender belonging in this remote, rugged, and unfamiliar world?

A haunting tale of struggle and redemption, Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a portrait of grace in a world where the broken may find new life through the healing mercy of love.

"Beloved author Joanne Bischof doesn't disappoint with her latest beautifully written, heartrending tale. . . . a quick favorite for historical romance readers." —Elizabeth Byler Younts, author of The Solace of Water

"Bischof ( The Lady and the Lionheart ) transports readers to late 19th-century Appalachian Virginia in this moving historical romance. . . . With fine historical details and stark prose that fits the period, Bischof creates a vivid sense of place and emotion." —Library Journal (starred review)

"Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a captivating and emotionally charged tale that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this series. Bischof's writing is masterful, with vivid descriptions and intricate characterizations that bring the story to life. The Norgaard family is a complex and fascinating group of individuals, each with their own struggles and motivations. Aven is a strong and relatable protagonist, and her journey to find love and acceptance in a new world is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The secondary characters, particularly Haakon and Thor, are well-developed and add depth to the story. The Appalachian setting is beautifully portrayed, with its rugged landscapes and tight-knit communities. The themes of family, loyalty, and forgiveness are explored in depth, and Bischof handles them with sensitivity and grace. This is a must-read for fans of historical romance and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted story with depth and emotion." —Booklist (starred review)

Weight: 328g
Dimension: 187 x 167 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780718099107