Those who are single struggle with issues of choosing the right marriage partner. Aldrich is an excellent writer who knows how to portray her characters and their inner feelings and moral struggles well. She wrote during a period when Christian values were the norm, and her characters share those values. Her plots are complex and although they usually show developing relationships between men and women, they are not primarily concerned with the details of dating. In the Lieutenant's Lady and Lantern in Her Hand, for example, most of the plots centers around the marriage itself rather than the romance preceding the marriage.
Marriage is portrayed realistically, with problems to be faced together and hardships to endure.
Most of the novels are set in pioneer times, and the characters are of pioneer stock. If your daughter likes romances and you'd like to get her into something more solid, these books are the ticket. We prefer you ask your questions about products and availability by e-mail, since that gives us more time to prepare a thoughtful answer and keeps us from playing phone tag. We do check our e-mail frequently throughout the day when we are at home. Join our book discussion list or digest , and stay informed of all promotional offers and sales.