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Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy, #1)

Francine Rivers
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Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Francine Rivers

Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Her Mother's Hope by Francine Rivers tells the multigenerational story of a mother and her daughter, exploring themes of love, ambition, and family. Spanning from pre-World War II Europe to 1950s California, the novel delves into the complexities of their relationship and the impact of their personal choices on future generations.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

35,525 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Her Mother's Hope by Francine Rivers is a compelling historical novel praised for its rich, multi-generational narrative and well-researched historical context. Some reviewers appreciate the deep character development and emotional depth, while others critique its slow pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's considered a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy, #1)?

Readers who relish multi-generational family sagas marked by emotional depth and strong character development will enjoy Her Mother's Hope by Francine Rivers. Fans of The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd and The Red Tent by Anita Diamant will likely find this deeply moving narrative captivating.

4.5

35,525 ratings

85%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

512

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • Early 20th Century

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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