The Fragrance of Geraniums - Paperback

by Alicia G. Ruggieri (Author)

In brokenness, she found grace... Told from multiple perspectives, this is a powerful story of three women - of the threads of mercy that connect them - and of heart-wrenching sorrows alchemized by the Heavenly Father's overwhelming redeeming grace. Rhode Island - 1934 A GIRL Grace Picoletti has nothing going for her - but she's determined to succeed in life, nonetheless. Born to severe destitution, she claws her way up from the pit of family shame and secrets. She avoids close friendships - even with the likable, persistent Paulie Giorgi... A WOMAN Despite her own agonizing emotional pain, childless Emmeline Kinner reaches out to a young woman so far beneath her. She could never have known whom else God would set in her path through her friendship with Grace... A MOTHER Long ago, Sarah Picoletti resigned herself to a loveless, abusive life - and she believes that her daughter Grace must inherit the same fate. Yet Sarah's own soul cries out for the blessed peace and hope of which the radio minister speaks...

Author Biography

A fourth-generation New England native, Alicia G. Ruggieri writes stories about the possibility of redemption for all things through the Cross and the cost of true mercy. With a degree in Communications and History, Alicia loves spending her days researching, writing, and caring for her family, and she avows that every life would be enriched through the addition of just one more dog. Learn more about Alicia and her writing on her blog: http: //www.abrighterdestiny.blogspot.com. You can keep up with Alicia on Facebook: http: //www.facebook.com/AliciaGRuggieri or on Twitter: twitter.com/aliciaruggieri.