The River Rose: A Water Wheel Novel

by Gilbert Morris

Publisher:

B&H

, 2012

Overview

Life hasn’t been easy for Jeanne Bettencourt, a widow approaching thirty and struggling to provide for her eight-year-old daughter. But hope arrives in the form of the Helena Rose, a steamboat she unexpectedly inherits from a distant, departed relative. Jeanne’s father had captained a similar vessel and taught her how to pilot a steamer along the banks of Memphis. She’s looking forward to a renewed livelihood on the mighty Mississippi.

However, as plans are made, news comes of another heir to the Helena Rose - a tough man named Clint Hardin - and a clause in the will that says claimants of the estate must live aboard the boat. Jeanne, a Christian woman, makes it clear she won’t stay with a man who is not her husband. But both are desperate for work, so they agree to keep their distance as Clint occupies the lower deck and Jeanne takes the captain’s quarters.

As they restore the Helena Rose, the slowly softening Clint becomes attracted to Jeanne - who is now being courted by a wealthy plantation owner. With her family and future at stake, the desires of Jeanne’s heart are duly complex. Only her simple faith can navigate her through what’s about to happen.

Product Details

• Title: The River Rose
• Author: Gilbert Morris
• Publisher: B&H
• Print Publication Date: 2012
• Logos Release Date: 2012
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Ebook
• ISBNs: 9781433677328, 9781433673214, 1433673215, 1433677326
• Resource ID: LLS:E6085F962BCB197B6F3DAB579CF16226
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-14T19:11:00Z

About Gilbert Morris

Gilbert Morris, (1929-) is a Christy Award-winning, prolific Christian author. He is also sometimes cited as Gilbert L. Morris or Gilbert Leslie Morris. Gilbert was born May 24 in Forrest City, Arkansas, the son of Osceola M. and Jewell Irene Gilbert Morris. He was a pastor for 10 years before becoming Professor of English at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. He has a Ph. D at the University of Arkansas.