Ex-library. Writiongonfirst page and title page. Date Due label on last page inside back cover. Other than that, the pages are in good condition with no writing. There are a few small stains on outer edge of pages. No dust jacket. Cover has scuffing. There are small tears on top and bottom of spine. There is a label on the spine. Buy with confidence - every order ships with delivery confirmation tracking number. Fast shipping from our non-smoking home. 2023ama1613 Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: THE In a land torn by civil war, Jennet struggles for her own freedom and the right to follow her dreams. Jennet Cordell, sold by her father to settle a debt, finds herself in a position of unwilling servitude. When Freeman Havlick bargains for her freedom, Jennet's dream of escape seems to have come true. But Freeman has plans of his own. He must meet the conditions of his grandfather's will in order to obtain the inheritance he desperately needs. The will requires that he be married, a requirement he assumes Jennet should help him fulfill. After all, she owes him. The 1st book in the 'White Pine Chronicles' takes place between 1863 and 1865. The underground railroad for runaway slaves is making its mark on history. And in Michigan the seemingly endless stand of white pines is being harvested at a dizzying speed. THE With the white pines nearly devastated by greedy lumbermen, Lark struggles to protect the things--and the people--she loves. The last stand of virgin white pines became Clay Havlick's on his twenty-fifth birthday. But Lark Barrit considers the forest her home and refuge as she walks the line each morning, guarding the priceless trees against the greed of men like Willie Thorne. Burdened by the promise she made to her friend Jig just before he died, Lark agonizes as Clay begins to court Thorne's daughter. She must get through to him before Thorne destroys them all. But Lark's determination is no match for Veda Thorne's captivating beauty--and Clay's blind stubborness. In the meantime, Lark discovers a box left with her at the orphanage twenty-two years ago that may lead her to a father she's never known. The 'White Pine Chronicles' continue in Upper Michigan in 1890, where only a few of the majestic white pines still remain. Lumber is scarce and valuable. And one man will stop at nothing to own them himself--and to destroy the Havlick family.