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A gripping tale of passion, treachery, betrayal, and grief, yet also a story of hope, faith and love and a merciful God whose ways are not ours.Set in the early years of the twentieth century, when the greatest expectation for a woman's future was marriage and children, Rose longed to be wanted and loved, but no one seemed to want her. Until the day she has a riding accident and is rescued by success-driven Henry, a childhood friend and someone she secretly admires. For a moment it seems possible they will share a life together and she might have the family she longs for. But just when their friendship is blossoming and Henry proposes to Rose, World War 1 breaks out in Europe and the local men begin to enlist. At first, Henry is spared from going to war because, as a farmer, he's regarded as an essential food provider. But when he's given a white feather as a symbol of cowardice, he makes the decision to go, to prove he is an honorable man. Suddenly everything changes for the couple and Rose discovers a conventional life has become even harder to attain for herself than she imagined. Can the future that had been within Rose's grasp eventuate? Will going to war give Henry the honor he is looking for? Or will Henry's embittered sister ensure neither is possible? Find out in Book 1 of the Coin Trilogy

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Done! What a fabulous read!!! Had me hooked till the last word and already I'm hanging out for the sequel and the prequel - whichever comes next. PD Dawn - thank you for sharing this story. -Katie Because of Mercy is such an inspiring read. The story flows easily from one scene to the next which are all beautifully and vividly described. I couldn't put it down and am looking forward to the next book. -Liezle Rall I've been looking forward to reading PD Dawn's first book and I sure wasn't disappointed. It was easy getting to know the characters and follow along as they were developed so well. Intertwined within the pages are precious messages of love, acceptance, forgiveness and of course, mercy. Am looking forward to seeing what happens next in The Coin Trilogy. -Yvonne You won't regret this first novel by PD Dawn. It is a wonderfully written story with unexpected moving moments. PD Dawn skillfully takes you through the characters individual struggles as they wrestle with loss, disillusionment and emptiness. In a touching and empathetic way, the author reveals their journeys to find fulfillment. -Norma Although PD Dawn is a new author, this first novel of hers is a fantastic read and really draws you in. Whether in New Zealand or to the unflinchingly horrendous reality of WW1 battlefields, it's a hard book to put down. A compelling read with a lovely message of God's love and mercy woven throughout the story. I highly recommend this book. -Jenny When your friend writes a book you hope you won't have to politely plough your way through their attempt at a novel. Such relief - I didn't have to worry here! PD Dawn's 'Because of Mercy' is fast-paced, moving, engaging and unpredictable - a refreshing change for a historical romance and I am excitedly waiting for the next instalment. -Rachel T.

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PD Dawn lives in New Zealand's beautiful South Island and divides her time between working as a medical receptionist and writing. When she's at her desk relishing in the research for historical fiction and concocting her believable character's stories where for some, God's immense love and mercy have brought peace and change just as she has experienced and continues to experience in her own life. It is while writing however that she is also fending off the demanding attentions of her large Black Labrador Tom and ragdoll cat Gracie-Lou or being given a heart attack when Tom hears the courier van coming and vocalizes it loudly. Dawn is happily married to her high school sweetheart of 35 years. They share a love of gardening, hiking and biking together. When not working, she indulges her love of reading fiction and tv mysteries.

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