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Softly Falling

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In 'Softly Falling' by Carla Kelly, readers are transported to the Wyoming Territory in 1886, where a small group of individuals come together to survive a brutal winter. The story revolves around Lily Carteret, a resilient and compassionate young woman who finds herself at her father's ranch after being raised in England. As she becomes a teacher to four children on the ranch, she forms deep connections with the diverse characters around her, including the ranch hands, a pack rat, and a cat. Despite the harsh conditions and challenges they face, the group works together to stay alive, emphasizing themes of resilience, community, and human spirit. Kelly's writing style is described as engaging, descriptive, and emotionally impactful, with a focus on historical details and character development.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed and relatable, showcasing strength and adaptability, though some may seem overly idealized.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is engaging, descriptive, and incorporates humor, with a leisurely pacing that enhances character development.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on Lily's journey from England to a ranch in Wyoming, where she faces various challenges as she adjusts to her new life, highlighting human resilience.

Setting:

The setting in harsh winter conditions of 1886 Wyoming is essential to the story, influencing characters' struggles and growth.

Pacing:

The pacing is leisurely, creating an immersive experience that highlights character development.

Notes:

The story is set in the Wyoming Territory in 1886, during a harsh winter.
Lily Carteret is sent to America to live with her father after being raised by her uncle.
She becomes a teacher for four children on the ranch, which includes a widowed cook's kids.
The characters cope with personal crises and the challenges of their environment.
The novel explores themes of human resilience in the face of adversity.
Many readers found the story reminiscent of Janette Oke's works due to its setting and teacher character.
The pacing of the story is leisurely but keeps readers engaged throughout.
Humor is woven into the narrative, providing light moments amid the hardships.
Some characters are portrayed as too perfect, yet they are still endearing and relatable.
The ending is uplifting, with a satisfying resolution for the characters.

From The Publisher:

Lily looked at the vastness of the plains, full of cattle, and then up at the sky without a cloud in sight. "What's going to happen, Mr. Sinclair?" she asked. "What do you know?"

Fresh off the train from New York City, Lily Carteret arrives in picturesque Wyoming only to discover that her wayward father has lost his cattle ranch to a lowly cowboy in a card game! Determined not to let her father's folly ruin her life, Lily becomes a teacher on the ranch. There she learns that the handsome cowboy, Jack Sinclair, has some wild predictions about the upcoming winter-that it will be unlike anything Wyoming has ever seen. Lily must either cast off her skepticism to work with Jack or risk losing everything she holds dear. This latest novel by bestselling romance author Carla Kelly is sure to please new and old fans alike. Stirring, tense, and filled with swoon-worthy moments, it's a delectable read that will leave you begging for more!

 
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