A measure of mercy [large print] Lauraine Snelling.
Eighteen-year-old Astrid Bjorklund has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She had intended to study medicine in Chicago or Grand Forks, but when a disaster wiped out a major portion of her family's income, Astrid stayed home instead, receiving handson training from Dr. Elizabeth. Joshua Landsverk left Blessing two years ago, but he's never forgotten Astrid. Returning to town, he seeks to court her. Astrid is attracted to him, and when the opportunity unexpectedly opens for her to go to Chicago for medical training, she finds it difficult to leave. Love blossoms through their letters, but upon her return to Blessing, she makes a heartbreaking discovery. Will she have to give up love to pursue her dream?
Record details
- ISBN: 076420727X
- ISBN: 9780764207273
- ISBN: 9781602855991
- Physical Description: 432 pages (Large print) ; 22 cm.
- Edition: LARGE PRINT EDITION.
- Publisher: Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Pub., 2009.
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- Originally published: Minneapolis, Minn. : Bethany House, 2009.
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- 25 of 29 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 2 copies available at Nantahala Regional Library.
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- 1 current hold with 29 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham County Library | LP SNE (Text) | 80605001304228 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Checked out | 06/23/2026 |
| Nantahala Regional Library Bookmobile | LP SNE (Text) | 80605000499854 | Adult Large Print Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Eighteen-year-old Astrid Bjorklund has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She had intended to study medicine in Chicago or Grand Forks, but when a disaster wiped out a major portion of her family's income, Astrid stayed home instead, receiving handson training from Dr. Elizabeth. Joshua Landsverk left Blessing two years ago, but he's never forgotten Astrid. Returning to town, he seeks to court her. Astrid is attracted to him, and when the opportunity unexpectedly opens for her to go to Chicago for medical training, she finds it difficult to leave. Love blossoms through their letters, but upon her return to Blessing, she makes a heartbreaking discovery. Will she have to give up love to pursue her dream?
