By Lynn Austin
Bethany House
Paperback

Eliza Wyatt's search for a place to call home landed her at Wyatt Orchards. Now, widowed with three children in the 1930s, she's desperately trying to find a way to keep that orchard and maintain a stable life for her family.

Then a stranger named Gabe appears on her doorstep one cold night. She's emotionally drained and naturally suspicious. Is he a guardian angel? A down-on-his-luck hobo? Or an impostor?

These questions plague Eliza. And her search for the answer leads her down a soul-searching path from her own past.

Secrets begin to surface from Aunt Batty (nicknamed for her unique ways), Gabe, Eliza herself and even one of her children. Wyatt Orchards may produce a top crop but the history of its past is simply rotten.

Bookworm's Briefing
Lynn Austin's Christian novel explores the ties of her characters to each other, the land and God. As Eliza holds on to hope, you'll find yourself holding on right along with her. Hidden Places is a refreshing, feel good read with a side order of suspense and romance.