The Innocent: A Novel

Jacket Description/Back: She longs for peace--for her land and her heart--but can it truly be found at Harmony Hill? Carlyn Kearney has spent two lonely years not knowing whether to mourn or to hope after she receives word from the Union Army that her husband is missing. When the war ends without further word, Carlyn finds herself penniless, in debt, and forced from her home. With nowhere else to go, she seeks refuge at the Shaker village of Harmony Hill. The Shakers profess peace through simple living, but to Carlyn, the Shaker life seems anything but simple. When mysterious deaths disturb the peace of the village, Carlyn falls under intense scrutiny. Can a kind sheriff help her expose the true culprit? Bestselling author Ann H. Gabhart invites fans back to Harmony Hill for a story laced with intrigue, romance, and heart. ""The Innocent" is another well-crafted tale from the pen of Ann H. Gabhart. With characters that will steal your heart, Gabhart introduces a desperate young heroine who seeks safety among the Shakers during the post-Civil War era and a sheriff determined to come to her aid. A rich and rewarding read you won't want to miss!""--""Judith Miller"," award-winning author of Refined by Love series" Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of several Shaker novels--"The Outsider," "The Believer," "The Seeker," "The Blessed," and "The Gifted"--as well as "Angel Sister," "Small Town Girl," "Love Comes Home," " Words Spoken True," and The Heart of Hollyhill series. She lives with her husband a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Learn more at www.annhgabhart.com. Biographical Note: Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of several Shaker novels--"The Outsider," "The Believer," "The Seeker," "The Blessed," and "The Gifted"--as well as "Angel Sister," "Small Town Girl," "Love Comes Home," " Words Spoken True," and The Heart of Hollyhill series. She lives with her husband a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Learn more at www.annhgabhart.com. Brief Description: "Carlyn Kearney has spent two lonely years not knowing whether to mourn or to hope after she receives word from the Union Army that her husband is missing. The war ends without further word. Now penniless, in debt, and forced from her home, Carlyn seeks refuge at the Shaker village of Harmony Hill ... [and] is just settling into life as a sister in the Shaker village when she receives a devastating letter confirming her worst fears. As she wrestles with whether to commit herself fully to the Shaker life, mysterious deaths begin to occur, and Carlyn comes under suspicion. Can Sheriff Mitchell help her expose the true culprit?"--Amazon.com. Publisher Marketing: Carlyn Kearney has spent two lonely years not knowing whether to mourn or to hope after she receives word from the Union Army that her husband is missing. The war ends without further word. Now penniless, in debt, and forced from her home, Carlyn seeks refuge at the Shaker village of Harmony Hill, only to discover that they will not allow her to keep her beloved dog, an animal that has been her faithful companion since her husband went off to war. Sheriff Mitchell Brodie has pity on the lovely young woman and agrees to take the dog. Carlyn is just settling into life as a sister in the Shaker village when she receives a devastating letter confirming her worst fears. As she wrestles with whether to commit herself fully to the Shaker life, mysterious deaths begin to occur, and Carlyn comes under suspicion. Can Sheriff Mitchell help her expose the true culprit? Bestselling author Ann H. Gabhart invites fans back to Harmony Hill for a story laced with intrigue, romance, and heart. Review Citations:

Romantic Times 07/01/2015 pg. 56 (EAN 9780800723415, Paperback)

Christian Retailing 07/01/2015 pg. 64 (EAN 9780800723415, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Gabhart, Ann H Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of "Angel Sister", "Small Town Girl", and "Words Spoken True", as well as several Shaker novels--"The Outsider", "The Believer", "The Seeker", "The Blessed", and "The Gifted"--and The Heart of Hollyhill series. She lives with her husband a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Learn more at www.annhgabhart.com.