Miss Fontenot

by Stephen Bly Narrated by Linda Stephens

Overview

Stephen Bly's Heroines of the Golden West, which includes Sweet Carolina and The Marquesa, is a dramatic series set in the Old West. With Miss Fontenot, listeners will enjoy another visit to the growing town of Cantrell, Montana, and its colorful residents. Oliole Fontenot has moved to Cantrell from New York City to set up her own photography studio. When she is commissioned to do a series on women in the West, she realizes that this is the chance she needs to establish her reputation as an artist. But a handsome rancher begins to capture her heart, and she must reevaluate what she wants. Is God being too bountiful with his blessings? Praying for guidance, Oliole finds herself asking questions about vanity, humility, and freedom. Through Linda Stephens' narration, the young woman's meditations become a dramatic testimony to divine direction and love.

Editorial Reviews

Library Journal

Oliole Fontenot has realized her dream of pursuing a career in photography, rare for a woman in 1885. However, in unsettled Montana, she has found the freedom to master her craft. When she meets a charming, albeit unemployed drover named Kaid Darrant, Oliole suddenly faces the choice between her career and the more conventional life of marriage and motherhood. Bly's (My Foot's in the Stirrup, LJ 11/1/96) hallmark rollicking charm is very much in evidence in this adventurous tale of the Old West. Of special interest is the unusual portrayal of a highly independent yet deeply religious woman who knows her own mind and isn't afraid to express her thoughts and feelings. Recommended.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171054014
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	02/22/2013
Series:	Heroines of the Golden West
Edition description:	Unabridged

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