A Flickering Light

In this poignant coming-of-age narrative, award-winning author Jane Kirkpatrick explores the life of fifteen-year-old Jessie Ann Gaebele, who aspires to be a photographer in the early 1900s. Hired by F.J. Bauer to assist in his studio, Jessie navigates the challenges of a male-dominated profession and her own burgeoning feelings for the married Mr. Bauer. Set against the backdrop of captivating Minnesota landscapes, the story beautifully examines the delicate balance between ambition, temptation, and faith as Jessie pursues her dreams.