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Christy Martenson

Author of the Halstad House series and Love, Mary Elisabeth

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Halstad House

A rambling white house. An unopened letter. A young woman in need of a miracle.

Halstad House offers more than lodgings and a good meal to boarders. In the aftermath of World War I, the boarding house gives Grace Halstad a way to drown her heartache in never-ending work. Seeds of bitterness have grown in her heart, but as much as she tries to shut Him out, the Lord is not giving up on her.

Torn between the past and the future, in the wake of shattered dreams, can Grace risk opening her heart again?

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If you enjoy Janette Oke--central female protagonist, inspirational fiction, gentle love stories--you will really connect with Christy Martenson's second novel, Halstad House!

Emily C. Gardner, bookstagrammer

Christy Martenson
2019-11-01T11:56:47-07:00

Emily C. Gardner, bookstagrammer

If you enjoy Janette Oke--central female protagonist, inspirational fiction, gentle love stories--you will really connect with Halstad House!
https://christymartenson.com/testimonials/a-gentle-love-story/
Christy Martenson’s second book is a good choice for anyone who enjoys an easy-read journey through character growth and development. The story line unfolds at a gentle pace, with rich substance. Grace and Allie’s humor, courage, and walk of faith will endear them to you as they discover hope and joy on the other side of tragedy.

Kristen Oliver

Christy Martenson
2019-10-18T16:36:01-07:00

Kristen Oliver

Grace and Allie’s humor, courage, and walk of faith will endear them to you as they discover hope and joy on the other side of tragedy.  
https://christymartenson.com/testimonials/unfolds-at-a-gentle-pace-with-rich-substance/
In a style reminiscent of Janette Oke’s books, Halstad House relates one family’s struggles and God’s faithfulness. The careful character development and vivid word pictures quickly drew me in and had me laughing, crying and cheering. I really hope there’s a sequel.

Karen Cleghorn, retired medical editor and avid reader

Christy Martenson
2019-10-18T15:24:19-07:00

Karen Cleghorn, retired medical editor and avid reader

The careful character development and vivid word pictures quickly drew me in and had me laughing, crying and cheering.
https://christymartenson.com/testimonials/one-familys-struggles-and-gods-faithfulness/
Halstad House is the story of the interweaving of lives touched by the tragedy of war and individual circumstance. Set in rural Eastern Washington, Martenson's characters have a depth the reader will enjoy and an innocence all their own. Tinged with humor and grace, each page shows how unrealized dreams, hopes, and disappointments are re-spun into a vibrant fabric of life. A delight to read!

Rachelle Baumann, homeschool mom and avid reader

Christy Martenson
2019-11-15T14:56:03-07:00

Rachelle Baumann, homeschool mom and avid reader

Tinged with humor and grace, each page shows how unrealized dreams, hopes, and disappointments are re-spun into a vibrant fabric of life. A delight to read!
https://christymartenson.com/testimonials/tinged-with-humor-and-grace/
Halstad House is both relaxing and challenging; it's easy-to-read and still a "what's-gonna-happen" kind of book. I chuckled with the characters and yet had my faith challenged. All in all, Halstad House is worth a "visit!"

Stephanie Owens, library director and an avid reader

Christy Martenson
2019-10-17T15:41:13-07:00

Stephanie Owens, library director and an avid reader

It's easy-to-read and still a "what's-gonna-happen" kind of book.
https://christymartenson.com/testimonials/both-relaxing-and-challenging/
Christy Martenson has woven a tale rife with laughter and loveable characters. But Halstad House also brings tears to my eyes every time I read it.

Poignant. Sweet. Positively delightful. Halstad House is one of those books that invites you into the story and makes you feel like you're friends with the characters. Whether you're laughing at Allie's latest capers or empathizing with Grace's journey toward restoration, Halstad House is sure to touch your heart.

Gretchen Louise, blogger and avid reader

Christy Martenson
2019-11-20T22:10:39-07:00

Gretchen Louise, blogger and avid reader

Christy Martenson has woven a tale rife with laughter and loveable characters. But Halstad House also brings tears to my eyes every time I read it.
https://christymartenson.com/testimonials/a-tale-rife-with-laughter-and-loveable-characters/
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It’s the 1920s in Washington and the Great War has left Grace Halstad struggling to piece together the brokenness of her shattered dreams. Halstad House follows Grace as she works tirelessly to create a home for her spirited daughter Allie while running a boarding house on her own. Not only must she face off against ornery “biddies,” a slimy cousin, and a cantankerous rooster, Grace has to conquer demons of her own in order to maintain hope. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoy Janette Oke – central female protagonist, inspirational fiction, gentle love stories – you will really connect with @christymartenson second novel! Thanks for letting me read it early, Christy! #halstadhouse

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I’ve been making a lot of visits to a place called Halstad House lately. I’d peek in through lace curtains fluttering at the windows to see gleaming wooden floors and a cookstove fresh with blacking. The kitchen smelled of apples and cinnamon. Steaming cups of tea sat on the table between Grace and her sister Esther who were laughing at some shared secret. I could almost taste the scrumptious-looking cinnamon rolls as Grace pulled them from the oven. Then the scene would change, and I’d watch Allie play with the cat named Geoffrey Chaucer and the dog named Uffda. Oh, the time she had with the ornery rooster named Fred (or Stew Meat, depending on who you ask)! Laughter followed everywhere Allie went. But it was Grace that touched my heart the most. Her insecurities. Her struggles. I saw myself in Grace. And as I immersed myself in her story, I learned right along with her. My friend Christy Martenson’s historical Christian fiction novel releases today. I think it’s time for another visit to Halstad House…

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“A rambling white house. An unopened letter. A young woman in need of a miracle.” I so enjoy supporting local creators when I discover them. We all loved the children’s book “Love, Mary Elizabeth” by @christymartenson as a read aloud. I was excited to have a chance to read her new Christian historical fiction novel! Set in northeast Washington after WWI the story follows young widow Grace Halstad as she and her daughter struggle to face many challenges while running their home as a boarding house. I enjoyed getting to know each character as this sweet uplifting story unfolds. Pre-order on Kindle available now! #readaloud #HalstadHouse #books

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“A rambling white house. An unopened letter. A young woman in need of a miracle…” I was hooked at unopened letter! ✉️ “Halstad House” by @christymartenson is coming soon. And you’re not going to want to miss out on this poignant piece of historical fiction set in rural Washington state in the 1920s. 🏡 Kindle pre-order available now! #HalstadHouse #coverreveal

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