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Tanny Smith is great niece and namesake to stubborn Britannia Bender. When Aunt Britt passed away, she left a last will and testament that threw Tanny's home congregation into a whirl of controversy. Tanny, nearly as stubborn and opinionated as her great aunt, finds herself dealing with an over-involved mother, and aging dog, mounting bills, all while battling a deep longing to find love. While the congregation tries to find solutions for Aunt Britt's will, Tanny struggles to decide if she even belongs in her home congregation. She also resigns herself to the fate of most strong-willed women: like her aunt, Tanny expects she will go through life unmarried, because there is nobody powerful enough to Rule Britannia. Tanny travels to the historic family homestead in Bracebridge, Ontario, (where she discovers an intriguing young paramedic) as well as south to Ben Kirk, Pennsylvania, where she discovers several secrets to Aunt Britt's past.

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Just as in Moore's previous novel ""Heaven Sent"", I'm so impressed by this book's subtle yet direct tackling of important ethical issues that challenge all spiritual communities in today's world: gender, sexuality, family, socioeconomic inequality, race, mental health. All Christian clergy and parishioners would benefit from reading the Cliffside Chapel series."" - Marc Blainey, RP, PhD; Associate Professor of Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy (Martin Luther University College), and author of ""Christ Returns from the Jungle"". I got swept up in Tanny's story with her struggles and desires for companionship. The time disappeared and you left us with the cliffhanger of her rushing to the vet! My heart! Thanks for sharing your words. Write on! A loyal fan. So well-conceived and so well written. I love spending time with these lively, warm, very human characters again. -Bet Giddings I am loving Tanny's inner monologues about single, unmarried and childless women and the church teachings. I can really empathize with her feelings of not fitting in. Talking about not fitting in, I am also so happy for Conrad meeting Gary. Conrad is one of my favourite characters. The discrimination many churches have for people in the LGBTIQA+ community makes my blood boil. CJH I LOVE being with your characters again: ) Keep it coming! Dori Ferr

Author Information

Alison Longstaff Moore grew up in an intentional Christian community in eastern Pennsylvania. Her upbringing was deeply rooted in the conservative Swedenborgian denomination, which shaped her identity and sense of belonging. This community was close-knit, with strong interconnections among its members, and Alison's family was an integral part of it. The teachings and traditions of the denomination played a central role in her life from childhood through her early forties.In her early forties, deep disillusionment led Alison to resign from the conservative Swedenborgians. The decision resulted in the loss of Alison's lifetime community, identity, and familial ties. After leaving, Alison was compelled to seek out new spiritual pathways. She pursued ordination with the liberal branch of the Swedenborgian church, which contrasted sharply with the conservative branch that prohibited the ordination of women. The liberal Swedenborgians also respected Alison's autonomy, including her decision to end an unhappy marriage, without judgment or condemnation. Book two in the Cliffside Chapel Series reflects Alison's journey as her beliefs evolved from traditional theological views toward a more dynamic and relevant theology. She integrates psychological insights to better understand contemporary social values, while always emphasizing Jesus' central teaching of loving one's neighbor.

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