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Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is a historical romance set during the 1850s California Gold Rush, inspired by the Biblical Book of Hosea and the author's Christian beliefs. It follows Sarah, sold into prostitution as a child, who meets Michael Hosea, a farmer called by God to marry her, despite her troubled past. Together, they navigate challenges and Sarah's struggle to accept love and faith, ultimately finding redemption and a new life. Sensitive topics include child abuse, sexual violence, and exploitation.