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FEATURED AUTHOR: JENNY KNIPFER

It is my pleasure to feature Jenny Knipfer as part of The Coffee Pot Book Club Blog Tour being held from August 23rd  – October 25th, 2021. Jenny Knipfer is the author of the Historical Fiction / Christian Historical Fiction novel, In a Grove of Maples (Sheltering Trees: Book 1), which was released by the author on 1st July 2021 (264 pages).

Below are highlights of In a Grove of Maples, Jenny Knipfer’s author bio, and an excerpt from her book. 

HIGHLIGHTS: IN A GROVE OF MAPLES

In a Grove of Maples

(Sheltering Trees: Book 1)

By Jenny Knipfer

Audio Narrated By Jenn Lee

“… a heartfelt tale of the struggles of married life on a nineteenth-century farm. Edward and Beryl are both relatable and sympathetic. Knipfer expertly captures the emotion and stress of their lives and relationship. It’s a touching and realistic portrayal of love, loss, and friendship.” Heather Stockard for Readers’ Favorite five-star review

 A HISTORICAL NOVEL OF THE PERILS OF NEWLYWED LIFE AND ALL THAT COMES TO DIVIDE LOVERS

In 1897 newly married Beryl and Edward Massart travel more than one thousand miles from Quebec to farm a plot of land in Wisconsin that they bought sight-unseen. An almost magical grove of maples on their property inspires them to dream of a real home built within the grove, not the tiny log cabin they’ve come to live in. 

Misunderstandings and tempers get the better of them when difficulties and troubles arise. Just months after they wed, Edward leaves pregnant Beryl in the midst of the coming winter to tend the farm and animals while he goes to be a teamster at a northern Wisconsin logging camp. 

Will Beryl and Edward walk into the future together to build their house of dreams in the grove of maples, or will their plans topple like a house of sticks when the winds of misunderstanding and disaster strike?

Readers of Christian historical fiction, Historical fiction, Women’s fiction, and Christian historical romance will be endeared to this slice of late 19th century farm life.

Buy Links Book:

Book is available on Kindle Unlimited

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Buy Links Audiobook:

Audible  ♥  Chirp  ♥  GooglePlay

AUTHOR BIO: JENNY KNIPFER

Jenny lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Ken, and their pet Yorkie, Ruby. She is also a mom and loves being a grandma. She enjoys many creative pursuits but finds writing the most fulfilling.

Spending many years as a librarian in a local public library, Jenny recently switched to using her skills as a floral designer in a retail flower shop. She is now retired from work due to disability. Her educational background stems from psychology, music, and cultural missions.

She holds membership in the: Midwest Independent Booksellers Association, Wisconsin Writers Association, Christian Indie Publishing Association, and Independent Book Publishers Association.

Jenny’s favorite place to relax is by the western shore of Lake Superior, where her novel series, By The Light of the Moon, is set. A new historical fiction, four-part series entitled, Sheltering Trees, will be released in 2021 and 2022. Jenny is currently writing a novella series entitled, Botanical Seasons.

Social Media Links:

Website  ♥  Twitter   ♥  Facebook  ♥  Instagram  ♥  Pinterest  ♥  Book Bub   ♥  Amazon Author Page  ♥  Goodreads

EXCERPT 7: IN A GROVE OF MAPLES

 April 1st, 1898

Dear Diary,

Today I found out that I am a fool, fitting for April Fool’s Day. I am a fool for thinking I could: live this farming life; tolerate being alone; be strong and courageous enough; not give in to what I crave—love and affection.

Why does Edward never sign his letters with “I love you”? Instead, he scrolls his salutation out with the words “Your husband,” as if I need to be reminded of who he is. Perhaps I do, for I’ve forgotten what his presence feels like, what it means for him to be my husband. Husbandry signifies care and tending, but he is far away. I’ve not been tended to. I feel like I have been forgotten.

Maybe I am being too harsh on Edward. I try to recall the precious moments shared between us, but they are few. Separation and grief have faded them.

I ask myself why I should not accept who is here, with arms open wide to comfort me. I’m afraid my intuition has been right all along. Cedric loves me.

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