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Courting Calamity
4 Historical Stories
2020
First Published
4.04
Average Rating
418
Number of Pages

Heroes Needed for Four Damsels in Distress Despite determination to be strong and independent, four women of bygone days are in need of a hero. On the journey to California, the deed to Mattie’s hopes and dreams is stolen. Elizabeth has been saddled with too many responsibilities at the family mercantile. Unexpectedly married, Sofia is ill-prepared for a husband and the society she is thrust into. When her sister is accosted, Aileen will do almost anything to support her. Accepting help isn’t easy when these women don’t want to show weakness, but it is more appealing when it comes with a handsome face.

Avg Rating
4.04
Number of Ratings
114
5 STARS
41%
4 STARS
29%
3 STARS
25%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
2%
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Author

Amanda Barratt
Amanda Barratt
Author · 10 books

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. Amanda Barratt is the bestselling author of numerous historical novels and novellas including THE WARSAW SISTERS, WITHIN THESE WALLS OF SORROW, and THE WHITE ROSE RESISTS. Her work has been the recipient of the Christy Award and the Carol Award, as well as an Honorable Mention in the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Amanda is passionate about illuminating oft-forgotten facets of history through a fictional narrative. She lives in Michigan and can often be found researching her next novel, catching up on her to-be-read stack, or savoring a slice of her favorite lemon cake. To connect with Amanda, visit: www.amandabarratt.net.

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