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The Gold in These Hills Paperback – August 31, 2021

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When mail-order bride Juniper’s husband vanishes, she writes to him—but fears she's waiting for a ghost in a ghost town. A century later, Johnny Sutherland discovers her letters while restoring her abandoned farmhouse. Can her loving words from the distant past change his present?

1902: Upon arriving in Kenworthy, California, mail-order bride Juniper Cohen is met by the pounding of the gold mine, an untamable landscape, and her greatest surprise of all: the kind and charming man who awaits her. But when the mine proves empty of profit, and when Juniper’s husband, John, vanishes, Juniper is left to fend for herself and her young daughter in the dying town that is now her home.

Juniper pens letters to her husband but fears she is waiting on a ghost. Perhaps worse, rumors abound claiming the man she loves could be an outlaw. Fighting for survival, she befriends the few people left in Kenworthy and refuses to leave, resolving to be exactly where her husband left her in case he comes home. Surviving in a ghost town requires trusting the kindness of a few remaining souls, including the one who can unlock the mystery of her husband’s disappearance.

Present day: Trying to escape the heartache of his failed marriage, Johnny Sutherland throws himself into raising his children and restoring a hundred-year-old abandoned farmhouse in what was once known as Kenworthy in the San Jacinto Mountains. While exploring its secrets he uncovers Juniper’s letters and is moved by the handwritten accounts that bear his name—and as a love story from the past touches his own world, Johnny might discover yet that hope and resilience go hand in hand.

With The Gold in These Hills, acclaimed and beloved author Joanne Bischof returns with an absorbing masterpiece of faith, perseverance, and love that changes the course of history.

  • Sweeping, Inspirational fiction with historical and contemporary timelines
  • Stand-alone novel
  • Book length: 93,000 words
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    August 31, 2021
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    0785241353
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'Bischof's immersive storytelling captures an immense amount of detail, especially characters' private thoughts and emotions.' -- BookPage

'In this impressive historical romance, Bischof (Sons of Blackbird Mountain) connects people a century apart in a former gold rush town . . . Faith elements are subtle, with the narrative being driven by the circumstances leading to the town's downfall. Inspirational readers who enjoy time-slip historicals will love this.' -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Joanne Bischof is an ACFW Carol Award and ECPA Christy Award-winning author. She writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. She was honored to receive the San Diego Christian Writers Guild Novel of the Year Award in 2014 and in 2015 was named Author of the Year by the Mount Hermon conference. Joanne’s 2016 novel, The Lady and the Lionheart, received an extraordinary 5 Star TOP PICK! from RT Book Reviews, among other critical acclaim. She lives in the mountains of Southern California with her three children. Visit her online at JoanneBischof.com; Facebook: Author, JoanneBischof; Instagram: @JoanneBischof.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (August 31, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785241353
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785241355
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.95 x 8.4 inches
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A Christy and Carol Award winner, Joanne Bischof DeWitt writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the reader's heartstrings. She lives in California with her new husband and their six children making her a big fan of conversations, laughter, and large dinner tables.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a stunning story of resilience and hope
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2023
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The Gold in These Hills is a beautiful look at understanding the past, its relevance, and its ties to now. Author Joanne Bischof does contemporary and historical stories so well, it is not surprising she writes a split time narrative with equally compelling storylines — and a bit of romance to satisfy my reader heart. The historical one is beautiful in and of itself, with Juniper its complex and endearing protagonist, but Johnny’s present day story amplifies the timeless experience of grief, resilience, and restoration — all concepts Juniper and Johnny both encounter in their own time. I particularly love the way Johnny’s perspective emphasizes the importance of honoring the past and hoping in the future.

Thank you to Netgalley for an ebook copy. I voluntarily purchased an audiobook copy for my own collection. This is my honest review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Full of hope and healing
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
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This book is a gentle read, but at the same time, I had a hard time putting it down. I loved how Joanne dealt with the underlying story, that life is hard but God still is in control and is working for our best. Beautiful story. Now I need to start the next Joanne Bischof book that I haven't read.
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Sheila R. Cone
4.0 out of 5 stars Gentle and Quiet Hope
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
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This was an unexpected story for me because, for some reason, I was expecting something else. A dual timeline, very well researched, and as always, well written. I really enjoyed Juniper's story most, and the growth of her heart, her courage, and her faith. I also loved that she relieved on Jesus for forgiveness rather than becoming bitter. Johnny's story was a nice parallel and I enjoyed his interactions with Sonoma. I especially loved their time researching the history of Kenworthy and the cabin he lived in, as well as Sonoma's genealogy research. There was a quiet, gentle strength to each character and a reliance on Jesus to get through the ups and downs of life.
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S. Kirby
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
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This story pulled me in with believable and relatable characters who face the types of real life issues that challenge our faith in God today. Paralleling Biblical Job, Juniper, Edie and Johnny all face heart-wrenching loss and struggle with their response. Set in California in the dying mining town of Kenworthy, the storyline is split between a woman and her young daughter living in the former mayor’s home and a modern day father moving to the same house after tragedy strikes. Simpler times were no easier to live than today, but despite heartache, precious gold comes to Kenworthy. More than a simple romance, this story is a thought-provoking and challenging read that is perfect if you like substance over fluff.
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Kathleen Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2022
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The storyline is so believable and the characters are well developed. I was drawn into their world, felt their emotions and was filled with anticipation for the next event. There were surprising and unexpected twists in the plot that kept me engaged. My only disappointment was that the story ended too soon. If there isn’t one yet, I hope the author will consider revisiting these hills and share the rest of the story of these fascinating people.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
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I did not think I was going to like this book. For me, it was a slow start, but it ended up being a most excellent book. The dual storytelling was great ! And the theme was deep, and insightful! Wonderful life lessons that made me very reflective into my own life…highly recommend this book!
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Carolina Consumer
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Her Best
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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I've read several of this author's books and loved them. This one....not so much, which was disappointing. I frankly am weary of time-flip plots. They seem to be the rage these days, but I'm finding myself more and more less likely to want to get into another of these types of stories. I felt like this book lacked something but I can't put my finger on exactly what that is. Her writing is lovely, the historical aspects were fascinating, and the characters were interesting and well-developed. The plot just didn't seem to really go anywhere, sort of like brief snapshots in time in two different, intertwining eras, and both story-lines were left rather open-ended. The writing just stopped. I didn't have my usual sense of enjoyment at having read this author's work.
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Mary m
5.0 out of 5 stars History at its best
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2022
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I found myself highlighting passages that spoke to me as I followed these people, both past and present day. Lessons from the past can certainly impact our lives in this day and age.
A well told, Interesting, and educational story of life. Good times and extremely difficult. I both laughed and cried. I hope you too get to know these amazing people.
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