Waves of Mercy

In Lynn Austin's multi-generational historical novel set in 1897, Geesje de Jonge is invited to write a memoir reflecting on her emigration from the Netherlands to the Michigan wilderness fifty years ago. As she uncovers long-buried memories, young Anna Nicholson grapples with the aftermath of a broken engagement while staying nearby at a resort. Their lives, intertwined by chance, lead both women on transformative journeys of self-discovery over one pivotal summer.