The Cabin (The Manhattan Stories Book 3)

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    • She slowly teaches him how to trust and how to share the burdens of his shameful past. When he graduates from high school an aunt sends him to a university in the other Manhattan, in New York. Emma continues her education at home, graduating from high school and then becoming one of the first women to study animal husbandry at Kansas State University. Terrified of what being married to Abner would mean, Nancy runs away and gets lost in the woods.

    Hungry and cold, she finds a seemingly deserted cabin and takes shelter. When she meets Jake, the man who owns it, she must decide if he is a man she can trust.

    She has nowhere else to go except home to marry Abner. At first reluctant to let her stay, Jake finally agrees. Tired of living alone in the wilderness, he is willing to wait for Nancy to learn to care for him. He recognizes the mother as the second wife of his cousin Wakiza, chief of the village of scouts located a few miles from the Army base.

    Everett rescues the infant and takes her to her family. In the east, rumblings of the coming war over slavery are already spreading across the nation, and Kansas, Bloody Kansas, will not escape the carnage. The Kansa Indians once controlled the entire territory.

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    Now, white settlers are flooding in and, in spite of treaties, stealing reservation lands while the white government takes no action against the invasion. Suzanne, not yet 18, wants only to marry her handsome lieutenant from Fort Riley, Jonathan Taylor. Jonathan is sent to the battlefields that will determine the survival of the nation. To avoid scandal in their small town, the girls are sent to Detroit to live with family. They not only find a welcoming aunt and uncle, they discover a burgeoning city, both ugly and beautiful, rough and cultured, drunk and refined.

    The only safe place for her and little Danny is home…Manhattan, Kansas. Her father is murdered by marauding Jayhawkers. Her mother is lost in grief.

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    He told her about his friend Henry and I believe three times after that when he mentioned his friend Henry she would ask, "Who? Disappointed it wasn't as good as the previous two books. I liked seeing how Emma and Akecheta spent their later years. Feb 20, Anne rated it it was amazing. Manhattan, New York, — I have always loved time period pieces, in all media forms, whether it be a novel, a piece of music or a movie.

    First of all, I think you can write a story about a Christian family without all the bible quotes. The first two books were rife with them. I know they were probably used to drive home various points, but most adults don't need to be hit over the head with biblical quotations to understand concepts. I found the quotes to be distracting and in some cases annoying because they tended to hang me u Interesting Times I really enjoyed the trilogy generally.

    I found the quotes to be distracting and in some cases annoying because they tended to hang me up.

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    The last book had fewer quotes and I sailed through that one much more smoothly. The second thing that bugged me was when the author all of a sudden switched to the Queen's English. Why would you write a trilogy using the word "while" and then in the last book have Jake start saying "whilst"? Seems to me Jake would be the last person to be using that word! Didn't go with his background or personality at all. Again, it was something that distracted me from a great storyline. I was thinking I must have missed something.

    Otherwise, fellow readers, the 3 books were intertwined quite well and I was sorry there wasn't another book to continue the Belk family saga. Jan 21, Joyce rated it liked it Shelves: This book is 3rd in a series by Donna Mabry. The story begins with Nancy, an 18 year-old girl running away from home to escape an arranged marriage with Abner. Her family are Mormons and practice polygamy. Abner is already married to Nancy's younger sister, Linda, and she has seen the abuse her sister has endured with Abner.

    When she runs away, she takes shelter at the cabin of Jake Belk, who has taken refuge living in the mountains of Nevada as a trapper after losing his wife and baby. Although This book is 3rd in a series by Donna Mabry. Although they build a relationship together, Nancy is not safe from Abner who decides to kill her after he finds out she and Jake are together.

    Eventually, after a great tragedy brought about by Abner, they flee with their infant daughter back to Manhattan, KS where Jake's family. Although there is not much depth to the story or the characters, it was a pleasant read. A nice love story and enough suspense to keep my interest. Jun 15, Mary Prigioni rated it really liked it. Knowing the characters is really enjoyable.

    On to book 4. Gives you a real appreciation for running water. A little too contrived. Before I make my next comments, let me assure you I an not a Mormon. I got the impression numerous times , while reading this book, that the author was attempting to cast dispersion on Mormon beliefs. Perhaps I am wrong, but the evil man who pursued the victims was the result of his Mormon beliefs. Even the girl's father was blinded by his beliefs, when he agreed to marrying off his 14 year old daughter to this horrible man, in order to save face when his older and favorit A little too contrived.

    Even the girl's father was blinded by his beliefs, when he agreed to marrying off his 14 year old daughter to this horrible man, in order to save face when his older and favorite daughter refused to marry the cruel older man. It all revolved around a good Christian falling in love with the daughter, rescuing her and showing her a better way of life. Mar 09, Sharon Patchett rated it really liked it. A good close to the trilogy I liked this book and was surprised that it started in the s instead of where the last book ended.

    Well developed characters as her other books, but this one is more suited for adults than the other two. What I found hard to believe is her parents accepted her after so ran off when her father promised to marry her off as a fourth wife to a despicable Abner. Being raised in a renegade colony of Mormons who practiced multiple marriages, my gut tells me her parents mo A good close to the trilogy I liked this book and was surprised that it started in the s instead of where the last book ended.

    Being raised in a renegade colony of Mormons who practiced multiple marriages, my gut tells me her parents more likely would have supported the church over their daughter. There were less typos in this book than the others. Sep 21, Lexi rated it it was amazing. This was the first book of this authors that I had read, and I really enjoyed it! Almost like a Romance novel but without too much in the sex scenes. The plot is improbable but a great read regardless!!

    They fall deeply in love and never have a bad word to say to each other and are considerate of each other's feelings. Loved this book, and his mom sounds wonderful! I am now goin This was the first book of this authors that I had read, and I really enjoyed it! I am now going to have to find precious books in this series!! I am not sure why there had to be a second marriage for jake in the story.

    That's my only second thought. Jan 09, Day rated it liked it. The book has a good story line but spends too much time filling up page after page of dull conversation. It seems the writer wanted to develop the characters by using dialog but for me it fell flat. The antagonist was revealed quickly and remained true to form without any surprises.

    The protagonists, Jake and Nancy, lacked depth for me. Just telling me someone's back story wasn't enough. I would have rather seen it revealed in their actions, emotions, and choices. It was a very quick read. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I was annoyed by all the characters at one point or another. The writing was very simplistic and I was hoping for more substance.

    The conversations were short and superficial. Nancy complained about Jake not telling her things, but she didn't listen. He told her about his friend Henry and I believe three times after that when he mentioned his friend Henry she would ask, "Who? The same th It was a very quick read. The same thing happened with his family, the horses and the farm. I need more I guess. I really enjoyed this book because it was so different.

    I felt that Nancy had a sweet innocense about her that was compelling and real. Jake was not a big strong hunk that could beat everyone up. He was just a nice guy trying to find peace in this world. If you're looking for a sweet romance with lots of action read this book. I do believe that this one is the first in the series and not the last as mentioned in one of the reviews.

    May 15, Betty Davidge rated it really liked it. The saga continues with "the cabin". Just finished the third book in the Manhattan serise by Donna Foley Mabry.

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    Every bit as engrossing as the first two novels. Excellent story telling suitable for teens as well as adults. Mabry has a knack for taking a simple plot and spinning a suspenseful Yarn of it. This one went from a back woods rogue Mormon settlement in Nevada to Kansas then melds with the previous serise books trying the three together with a great big bow. Not the most interesting book. The story didn't have much depth to it and wasn't very entertaining or thought-provoking. I didn't realize that this book is the third in a series and ended up reading it first.

    I'm currently reading Jessica, the first in the series, and am enjoying it just a tad bit more than The Cabin.

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    Feb 13, Sandie Maynard rated it it was amazing. Ms Mabry has a way of pulling the reader into the story so that you feel like you're right there. I read this series of 3 in three days, after reading "Maude" - and every one of her characters stays with you She's done her research, too, on a historical basis. Mar 18, Georgann Garrett rated it it was amazing.

    The Manhattan stories series. Love this writer, she portrays her characters so you feel you are part of the family. It's an escape in to another century and the trials and tribulations of a past time that has formed us all, if we have been lucky enough to have a strong family history. Great read can't wait for the 4 th book. Sep 12, michael saunders rated it it was amazing. I liked everything about this book, it consisted of everything that comes for real life, joy sorrow,anger, and so much more.

    I would recommend this book to all who like to read. Jun 05, Diane Thomas rated it really liked it. Good read I chose this book because I have been reading the series. They are,all totally enjoyable. The author writes the stories that are captivating. I am looking forward to reading Kimmel. May 06, michael rietman rated it it was amazing. Good read The story line keeps getting better. I enjoyed this book as well as the last two. Each time I start out disappointed that the main characters are not the same and I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy the new characters.

    Jul 30, Brenda Shelton rated it it was amazing. I couldn't put this book down! It was a great story that was so descriptive that you felt part of the story. I can't wait for the next story in the series. Donna Mabry is a true storyteller!

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    Jan 27, barbara j moon rated it really liked it. Really enjoy reading about books in. This is my first book to read a series by. I really confidently,all books. I am on my starting the book Maude.

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    Mar 06, Carol Groff rated it really liked it. All 3 books were great! I love reading about strong women from these times. Makes you feel fortunate to live in the time we do now! Part of me feels life was simpler back then! I couldn't stop reading all 3 books once I started them. Feb 26, Tamra rated it it was ok Shelves: Not as good as the previous books in the series. It was just a little too over the top.

    How many times could Jake be beaten to a pulp and knocked unconscious? The characters were not well developed? Disappointed it wasn't as good as the previous two books. Feb 28, Kathy DeSantis rated it it was amazing. Love following the story in this familylove series to see how each generations grows.

    It is an excellent read and is hard to put down. Love following the story of this family through good times and bad. Also like to see how each generation grows. It's hard to put the book down.

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    Jul 07, Gloria Hargrave rated it liked it. A love story a story to warm your heart. Feb 01, charleen winter rated it it was amazing. Great plot A story from days gone by is my favorite kind of tale.