At their sixtieth anniversary party, Adam Carlson asks his wife, Elizabeth, for their customary waltz. After the dance they gather the family and share their storya story of love and courage overcoming adversity and thriving in the face of overwhelming odds.
Its the summer of 1946, and Adam has just returned from the war to his home in Reunion, Montana. At a town festival he meets Elizabeth Baxter, a young woman going steady with his former high school rival and now influential banker, Nathan Roberts.
When Adam and Elizabeth share a waltz in a deserted pavilion one evening, their feelings begin to grow and they embark on a journey, and a dance, that will last a lifetime.
Author Bio
Darrel Nelson is a teacher and writes novels, articles, plays, and music. He has bachelors degrees in English and education from the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada.
Editorial Reviews
"A thoroughly enchanting story full of a wide range of emotions. The characters leaped from the pages straight into my heart." Lena Nelson Dooley, award-winning author of Marys Blessing and Maggies Journey
"Darrel Nelson masterfully transports us back to the days following World War II in this heartwarming story that will bring tears to your eyes and a smile to your face." M. J. Evans, author of Behind the Mist
"I could not put the book down; each page held the mysteries of love and life." Sharon Gibb Murdoch, co-founder of Heritage Makers.