Prairie Fire (by Catherine Palmer)

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'Prairie Fire' is the second book in the 'Town called Hope' trilogy by the American Christian writer Catherine Palmer. The series is about a new small prairie town in Kansas, set around a hundred years ago. Each book stands alone, as they're about different characters.

In 'Prairie Fire', a man called Jack is distrusted by the people of Hope. However he is very attracted to Caitlin, an Irish immigrant, and she also rather likes Jack.

This book follows Jack's attempts to settle in. He is not at all helped by a loud and outspoken mother, and his deeply depressed sister Lucy, who is clearly harbouring a terrible secret.

It's a well-written light read with a dramatic climax. Not brilliant, but a good way to pass a few hours.