Between Thorns and Glory

Saren longs for adventure and her own mystery to solve. While walking in the forest near her family's flower shop, she's thrilled to discover a hidden cottage. But as she approaches, the surrounding vegetation attack her and her dog, Frostie. They barely escape with their lives. When Saren's mother hears of the altercation, she forbids Saren to go back. However, Saren's father and Uncle Jonathan devise a scheme so she can investigate further.

Jonathan, who was born on the wrong side of the tracks, loved Allison at first sight, but she was the granddaughter of his beloved mentor and employer. After she went missing, Jonathan spent the last thirteen years searching for answers. What happened to her is still a mystery. His only hope lies with young Saren.

As Saren finds out more about the enchanted cottage and the woman who lives there, a woman who is colored gray from head to toe, Saren must grow up quickly to uncover the reasons behind the Gray Lady's curse. Saren will need all her faith, tenacity, and courage as secrets of the past explode to threaten life as she knows it.

Between Thorns and Glory is a mixed-genre inspirational novel with a love story that brings the Gospel to life in a beautiful and practical way. The story shows how those in authority can use religion to hurt and deceive and how a woman tormented by shame can find forgiveness and love through the untainted faith and simple teachings of a young girl.

This is an ideal book club or Sunday School read complete with scripture references. Discussion questions are also included.