Treasured Grace

Written by Tracie Peterson

Narrated by Stephanie Cozart

Grace Martindale has known more than her share of hardship. After her parents died, raising her two younger sisters became her responsibility. A hasty marriage to a minister who is heading to the untamed West seemed like an opportunity for a fresh start, but a cholera outbreak along the wagon trail has left Grace a widow in a very precarious position. Having learned natural remedies and midwifery from her mother, Grace seeks an opportunity to use her skills for the benefit of others. So when she and her sisters arrive at the Whitman mission in "Oregon Country," she decides to stay rather than push on.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Feb 28, 2017
• ISBN: 9781501946332

Tracie Peterson

Tracie Peterson (TraciePeterson.com) is the bestselling author of more than one hundred novels, both historical and contemporary, with nearly six million copies sold. She has won the ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award and the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana.

Reviews for Treasured Grace

[Janelle Vercoe · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Okay story, but just limited in its interest to the reader. This book could have been so much better if the story line had been given more depth.

[lamb521 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Title: Treasured Grace (Heart of the Frontier #1)Author: Tracie PetersonPages: 316Year: 2017Publisher: BethanyMy rating: 5 out of 5 starsTreasured Grace is the first book in this series by Tracie Peterson that will touch your heart and draw you into the story. The series is based upon an actual historical event that happened on the western frontier; it is known as The Whitman Mission massacre. There are three fictional sisters heading west to settle in the Oregon territory, bringing the gospel to the Native American tribes in the area. The sister’s names are Grace, Hope and Mercy.When the story starts, Grace is in a marriage of convenience and not one born of love. During the journey west, there is a measles outbreak on the wagon train, so some seek comfort at the Whitman Mission until folks can regain their health and strength. Grace attempts to help bring healing by using her knowledge of herbs that she learned from her grandmother. However, the Mission’s Dr. Whitman is not in favor of using herbal remedies and attempts to limit Grace’s practice. Tensions rise between the mission’s inhabitants and the local tribes when many of the Native Americans get the measles and die.Alex is a man from two worlds and attempts, along with his friend Sam, to bring peace and understanding between the people groups. A spark of romance begins to show when Alex meets Grace while she is helping alleviate the suffering of anyone who asks.In a beautiful way, Tracie paints for us a masterpiece that showcases the themes of healing, faith, and hope. When the battle is described in the book, the author does a masterful job of giving us a sense of what is happening without over describing it in detail. The story shows how all three sisters were impacted by the attack and then focuses on the future of these three women. I enjoyed learning about a piece of history that was unknown to me, and I look forward to reading the second and third book in the trilogy. I hope other readers will as well!Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.

[virginia51-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved the romance and the history. This seems to have been very well researched. I had a hard time putting this book down. I had to check in to see who did survive the Whitman massacre. I loved the characters of Grace and her sisters and Alex. Each character handles adversity in a different way. I look forward to reading the second book in the series.

[itsjustme_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Wow I couldn't believe I got to read and review another story that takes place on the Oregon Trail! What luck. This one was not quite as exciting as the last one I read (The Blue Hour), but still was a very good read. I have read a lot of books by Tracie Peterson but it has been a long time. It was nice to get to do another one.Great character development. I loved Grace and her sisters - Hope and Mercy. I do look forward to reading the next two books in the series about them. I loved Alex!!!! He was the perfect frontier woodsman. Some people said they couldn't relate to them but I related to them just fine. I really liked all the characters. I thought the author did a fine job.Another reviewer said that this book was too depressing. Well... that is what the Oregon trail was like! People died! They were attacked by Indians, they got diseases, they got injured, they starved and much more. That is the way it was. If this story was all happy happy joy joy it would not have been real and I would not have liked it at all. So this book being depressing is what made it authentic. I thought after everything they had been through Grace handled it real well. She was a strong woman and I loved that about her.The only negative for me was that is was a little slow in spots and dragged a bit. Other than that I did really like it - and it did feel very real! I will be looking forward to reading the other books in the series. It felt good to get back to Tracie's writing!I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this book from Bethany House - Thank You!

[kris_anderson-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Treasured Grace by Tracie Peterson is the first book in Heart of the Frontier series. It is late October in 1847 on the Oregon Trail. Grace Flanagan Martindale has just lost her husband, Right Reverend T.S. Martindale (I do not know why he is Right Reverend). Grace is not exactly sorry that he is dead (he treated them like slaves). It was a marriage of convenience on both their parts (they did not share a bed). Grace wanted to go west with her two sisters, and Martindale wanted to go to the mission fields. The timing, though, is imperfect. The trail is no place for a widow and her two younger sisters especially when winter will soon be upon them. It is suggested that Grace, Mercy, and Hope spend the winter at the Whitman Mission (especially after she refuses the proposal of Nigel Grierson). Grace agrees and hopes that she will be able to earn a living with her healing herbs, nursing skills and midwifery. Dr. Whitman, though, does not appreciate (or trust) Grace’s skills with herbs. The local Indians, though, could use Grace’s help after illness strikes them (thanks to the settlers). Fur trader, Alex Armistead helps Grace get over her fear of the Indians by showing her that they are just like her. Grace receives a letter from Mr. Browning, her friend Eletta’s husband. Eletta is ill and needs her assistance. While away helping Eletta, the Indians attack the mission. Hope and Mercy are at the mission and the Indians take them captive. Can the sisters and the other hostages be rescued? If so, will they ever be the same again? Join Grace and her sisters on their journey to Oregon in Treasured Grace.Treasured Grace is well-written and has good characters. My attention was captured and held throughout the book. I found it to have a good pace which made it easy to read. There is extreme violence in the book which is historically accurate, but I found it upsetting. Prayer and faith are prevalent themes throughout the book. It emphasizes how important it is to have faith that God is there for you in the bad times and the good. I give Treasured Grace 4 out of 5 stars. It is a lovely yet heartbreaking story. It does have a sweet ending once you get past the serious parts (which are sad, heartbreaking and slightly depressing). There is the requisite romance, but I did enjoy the character of Alex. Tracie Peterson did a great job with her research. Her writing brought history to life. I have read the majority of Ms. Peterson’s novels (I still have a couple in my TBR pile), and I will continue to read her stories in the future.