Meant to be / Jude Deveraux
"It's 1972 and times are changing. In the small farming community of Mason, Kansas, Vera and Kelly Exton are known for their ambitions. Vera is an activist who wants to join her boyfriend in the Peace Corps. But she is doing her duty caring for her widowed mother and younger sister until Kelly is firmly established. Kelly is studying to become a veterinarian. She plans to marry her childhood sweetheart and eventually take over his fathers veterinary practice. But its a tumultuous time and neither sister is entirely happy with the path that's been laid out for her. As each evaluates her options, everything shifts. Do you do what's right for yourself or what others want? By having the courage to follow their hearts these women will change lives for the better and the effects will be felt by the generations that follow. Meant to Be delivers an emotional, smart, funny and wise lesson about the importance of being true to yourself." -- Provided by publisher
Record details
- ISBN: 9780778331445
- ISBN: 077833144X
- Physical Description: 414 pages ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Mira Books, 2021
Content descriptions
Language Note: | In English. |
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Subject: | Man-woman relationships > Fiction. Families > Fiction. Sisters > Fiction. Ambition > Fiction. Courage > Fiction. Ireland > Fiction. |
Genre: | Domestic fiction. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Webb City Public Library | Fic Deveraux, Jude (Text) | 38262300006012 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
Summary
Meant to Be
"An entertaining page-turner." --Kirkus Reviews on Met Her Match An inspiring family saga about two headstrong sisters who long to forge their own paths. It's 1972 and times are changing. In the small farming community of Mason, Kansas, Vera and Kelly Exton are known for their ambitions. Vera is an activist who wants to join her boyfriend in the Peace Corps. But she is doing her duty caring for her widowed mother and younger sister until Kelly is firmly established. Kelly is studying to become a veterinarian. She plans to marry her childhood sweetheart and eventually take over his father's veterinary practice. But it's a tumultuous time and neither sister is entirely happy with the path that's been laid out for her. As each evaluates her options, everything shifts. Do you do what's right for yourself or what others want? By having the courage to follow their hearts, these women will change lives for the better, and the effects will be felt by the generations that follow. Meant to Be delivers an emotional, smart, funny and wise lesson about the importance of being true to yourself. Don't miss New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux's next exciting new release, MY HEART WILL FIND YOU!