Barrington Family Saga Series by Anita Stansfield

A strange and disturbing conversation overheard while secretly perusing the pages of the family Bible in the Barrington’s study . . . A mysterious yet intriguing book of scripture left unattended on the street . . . An elusive new religion that beckons from halfway across the world . . . The daunting task of becoming the governess to the Barrington children . . . A proposal of marriage without a declaration of love . . moreA strange and disturbing conversation overheard while secretly perusing the pages of the family Bible in the Barrington’s study . . . A mysterious yet intriguing book of scripture left unattended on the street . . . An elusive new religion that beckons from halfway across the world . . . The daunting task of becoming the governess to the Barrington children . . . A proposal of marriage without a declaration of love . . . Thus begins an epic that takes a young woman from a position of servitude to unrelenting challenges that will test the very limits of her courage and faith. With vividly painted settings that range from the wealth and grandeur of the Barringtons’ English estate to the vast uncharted vistas of America, you will be caught up in a saga rich with the promise of eternal implications. In her inimitable style, best-selling LDS author Anita Stansfield has created a powerful and tender tale of love and loss and redemption, a deep-rooted love story that reverences the tender significance of human relationships. It is a journey of the spirit and of the heart—an adventure guaranteed to take your breath away. less

"James turned Eleanore to face him, and she crumbled in his arms, sobbing against his chest while the empty ache of losing her baby swirled into the heartbreak of having fear and secrecy shatter the perfect happiness she’d found in embracing the gospel... more"James turned Eleanore to face him, and she crumbled in his arms, sobbing against his chest while the empty ache of losing her baby swirled into the heartbreak of having fear and secrecy shatter the perfect happiness she’d found in embracing the gospel." Is it possible that the peace the Barrington family has found in their new Iowa surroundings will be destroyed by persecution born of ignorance and fueled by blind bigotry? Will personal sorrow and loss stretch their faith to the breaking point? And how can James find the courage to give his heart to God—to trust Him in his hour of greatest need? "You’re a good man, James. I know it and God knows it. But I wonder what kind of fear is wrapped around your heart, with pride there to protect it? And don’t tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about. I, of all people, know your heart. What are you afraid of, James? That if you wholly give your heart to God, He will hurt it?" Join the Barringtons as they continue their odyssey of faith—a journey of love and spiritual testing with unimaginable eternal consequences. Tender, compelling, and stirring, this superb love story transcends the mundane and reaches richly into the realms of the inner spirit. LDS best-selling author Anita Stansfield once again demonstrates her unparalleled gift for storytelling in this absorbing and powerful historic epic. less

Volume three in the Barrington Family Saga by renowned LDS author Anita Stansfield. Eleanore, my dear friend, . . . It is with a heavy heart that I pen this letter, not certain when or how I will mail it. We are among the last to be leaving Nauvoo. . . . We’ve had our provisions ready, but our youngest has not been well and we’ve hesitated . . . We should have left with the early companies. Tears that I have fought bravely are now refusing to hold back as I share my deepest sorrows with you. moreVolume three in the Barrington Family Saga by renowned LDS author Anita Stansfield. Eleanore, my dear friend, . . . It is with a heavy heart that I pen this letter, not certain when or how I will mail it. We are among the last to be leaving Nauvoo. . . . We’ve had our provisions ready, but our youngest has not been well and we’ve hesitated . . . We should have left with the early companies. Tears that I have fought bravely are now refusing to hold back as I share my deepest sorrows with you. . . . The peace of Nauvoo is completely gone. . . . The worst has happened . . . we were forced to surrender our city and our temple. As Eleanore and James Barrington fear for the well-beingand even the lives of dear friends, they struggle with the frustrating yet undeniable truth that for reasons known only to the Lord, He does not yet want them to join the Saints on their westward trek. However, they will soon face their own frightening challenges in Iowa that will not only test their faith, but will threaten to tear the very fabric of their lives apart. In this breathtaking new volume of the Barrington Family Saga, renowned LDS author Anita Stansfield once again takes her readers on a grippingly emotional and spiritual journey. At Heaven’s Door is a compelling and richly satisfying read—a feast for the heart and soul. less

Casey Harrison guided his mare over the bridge and halted for a moment as the Barrington home came into view. Something imperceptibly warm tingled in his chest. He knew the feeling well. It had first come to him when he'd realized the missionaries harassing him actually knew what they were talking about, and he'd felt it again when he'd read the book they'd given him... moreCasey Harrison guided his mare over the bridge and halted for a moment as the Barrington home came into view. Something imperceptibly warm tingled in his chest. He knew the feeling well. It had first come to him when he'd realized the missionaries harassing him actually knew what they were talking about, and he'd felt it again when he'd read the book they'd given him. He'd felt it when he'd come out of the waters of baptism, and it had come again when he'd arrived in Iowa City, where the Saints were gathering in preparation to move west. But nothing could prepare Casey for the emotional and spiritual storms that lie ahead as he anticipates a future with Iris Barrington, whose wounded heart and spirit threaten to rob them both of their eternal destiny. This is a story of love, miracles, and redemption. It is a story of sacrifice, obedience, and courage—of faith as firm as the mountains toward which the Barringtons travel. Savor once again the superb storytelling skills of acclaimed LDS author Anita Stansfield in this triumphant epic of the Barrington Family Saga. Journey with the Barringtons as they continue to claim the promises God has made to them—not the least of which is the promise of Zion. less