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Sons of Blackbird Mountain (A Blackbird Mountain Novel Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Joanne Bischof (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 910 ratings
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Two handsome brothers. An age-old Appalachian feud. And a love that may tear the Norgaard family apart.

After the tragic death of her husband, Aven Norgaard is beckoned to give up her life in Norway to become a housekeeper in the rugged hills of nineteenth-century Appalachia. Upon arrival, she finds herself in the home of her late husband’s cousins—three brothers who make a living by brewing hard cider on their three-hundred-acre farm. Yet even as a stranger in a foreign land, Aven has hope to build a new life in this tight-knit family.

But her unassuming beauty disrupts the bond between the brothers. The youngest two both desire her hand, and Aven is caught in the middle, unsure where—and whether—to offer her affection. While Haakon is bold and passionate, it is Thor who casts the greatest spell upon her. Though Deaf, mute, and dependent on hard drink to cope with his silent pain, Thor possesses a sobering strength.

As autumn ushers in the apple harvest, the rift between Thor and Haakon deepens and Aven faces a choice that risks hearts. Will two brothers’ longing for her quiet spirit tear apart a family? Can she find a tender belonging in this remote, rugged, and unfamiliar world?

A haunting tale of struggle and redemption, Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a portrait of grace in a world where the broken may find new life through the healing mercy of love. 

“Beloved author Joanne Bischof doesn’t disappoint with her latest beautifully written, heartrending tale . . . a quick favorite for historical romance readers.” —Elizabeth Byler Younts, author of The Solace of Water

“Bischof (The Lady and the Lionheart) transports readers to late 19th-century Appalachian Virginia in this moving historical romance . . . With fine historical details and stark prose that fits the story, Bischof skillfully weaves a tale of love and redemption in rough Appalachia.” —Publishers Weekly

“Christy- and Carol Award-winning author Bischof (The Lady and the Lionheart) creates endearing characters and a heartwarming story line in this unforgettable novel about the power of family, love, and the true meaning of home. Fans of Kristy Cambron, Julie Klassen, and Susan Meissner will love this one.” —Library Journal

“Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a quiet gem of a historical romance. Refreshingly real and honest in its depiction of flawed but lovable individuals, it introduces characters readers will want to meet again.” —CBA Market magazine

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'VERDICT Christy- and Carol Award-winning author Bischof (The Lady and the Lionheart) creates endearing characters and a heartwarming story line in this unforgettable novel about the power of family, love, and the true meaning of home. Fans of Kristy Cambron, Julie Klassen, and Susan Meissner will love this one.' -- Library Journal

'. . . the novel provides an interesting glimpse of the time period and some complex social issues among neighbors in an area still recovering from the Civil War.' -- Historical Novels Review

'Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a quiet gem of a historical romance. Refreshingly real and honest in its depiction of flawed but lovable individuals, it introduces characters readers will want to meet again.' -- CBA Market

About the Author

Joanne Bischof is an ACFW Carol Award and ECPA Christy Award-winning author. She writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. She was honored to receive the San Diego Christian Writers Guild Novel of the Year Award in 2014 and in 2015 was named Author of the Year by the Mount Hermon conference. Joanne’s 2016 novel, The Lady and the Lionheart, received an extraordinary 5 Star TOP PICK! from RT Book Reviews, among other critical acclaim. She lives in the mountains of Southern California with her three children. Visit her online at JoanneBischof.com; Facebook: Author, JoanneBischof; Instagram: @JoanneBischof.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077CS7X8G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (July 3, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 3, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 676 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 5 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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A Christy and Carol Award winner, Joanne Bischof DeWitt writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the reader's heartstrings. She lives in California with her new husband and their six children making her a big fan of conversations, laughter, and large dinner tables.

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This was such a great book to read! Thor was such a great character to see his strengths and struggles. Then Aven was just wonderful as well. I chose this book for our first book in our Instagram Book club! So inspirational and showing how to overcome! Can’t wait for the next installment!
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Mrs. Tina Rice
5.0 out of 5 stars Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
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Sons of Blackbird Mountain #1 Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof (audio book, narrator Amy Rubinate)

I read the second book of the series, Daughters of the Northern Shores, first and knew I had to read the first book too. I love this series! Each book I have read remains with me long after I finish the book. I love that the setting is in Virginia; Eagle Rock, Virginia 1894 and Botetourt County, Virginia; which is near Roanoke, Virginia where I was born. I could picture the areas as I listened to the narrator read the story. The narrator, Amy Rubinate, did an excellent job reading and putting different inflections that portrayed each character.

One thing (of many) I love is how the reader is “placed inside” Thor’s head; all he is thinking and why he reacts and does things, into his very life as a deaf mute. Thor is a complex character (one of many complex characters), who struggles with alcoholism in addition to being deaf. The topic of alcoholism is portrayed realistically and sensitively done. I enjoyed the description of how he communicates with his family using hand signs. I took ASL (American Sign Language) years ago and found this part of the story very interesting and happy to see it included in the story-line.

Two of my favorite characters are Aven Norgaard and Thor Norgaard. I love their spirit in the midst of tragedy and hardships and how those very hardships help mold them into who they become. And how Aven is true to her heart and convictions. I appreciate the spiritual elements woven within the story-line and how their faith is central to who they are. I didn’t care for Haakon and his dark streak, but perhaps he is hiding hurts inside that no one knows about.

A captivating story filled with danger, forgiveness, struggles, redemption, new beginnings, love and faith; bringing the reader into the story-line amidst the characters. A heartwarming story that joins book two on my favorite shelf.
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NMusch
5.0 out of 5 stars Profoundly Touching and Perfectly Plotted
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
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As many books as I've read and enjoyed in 2018, none have touched me as profoundly as Joanne Bischof's Sons of Blackbird Mountain.

Ms. Bischof's story of a young Irish woman finding a new beginning in the home of three Norwegian brothers, who live on a farm in the wilds of Appalachia, is perfectly plotted and beautifully written. Set in the 1890s, every character grabs you with a depth of feeling and personality in a truly unique story--especially the three Norgaard men. (Okay, they rather reminded me quite a lot of my three rough and tumble sons who also farm together and whose birth order and personalities coincide almost bizarrely with these characters. Maybe I was biased the moment the Norgaards started cleaning their guns on the kitchen table and one of them climbed up on the high beam to have a look-see down his rifle sight at the Klan approaching their mountaintop home.)

I heard rumblings all around social media about this story before I finally go it on my TBR list, but I'm so glad I finally did. There are so many nuances to this story that will touch you deeply, from the mounting conflict between the main characters as well as outsiders, to the beautiful and tender love story, to the realism and rich history... If you haven't gotten hold of this one yet, add it to your list!

THIS BOOK IS A SPECIAL TREAT IF YOU ARE A WRITER.

As I mentioned above, Sons of Blackbird Mountain is perfectly plotted. Ms. Bischof does an exceptional job of illuminating back story in a way that advances the plot and character development yet never dumps information on the reader. She also takes us deep into the characters' points-of-view by consistently showing without telling. The way she presents the POV of a deaf-mute is artistic.

Read it, highlight it, take notes to see how it's done. If you want to develop your own voice and writing style, it's imperative to read good writing. Ms. Bischof is the kind of writer whose works you want to have on your shelf or Kindle just to study the craft well done.
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Joy W. Doering
4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing, Unique Hero
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019
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This is the first book I've read by this author but it won't be the last. I've never read a book with a deaf character playing such a prominent role, and certainly not written in the style the author uses. I appreciated the depth of character development portrayed through the struggle to communicate and the battle against addiction. As a writer it struck me as profound that although Thor has no voice, his unique character "voice" speaks so clearly on the page that the reader hears him- and I imagine it's the same journey for Aven, learning to hear him as the story progresses. This book does not move quickly, so if you are wanting a fun, shallow read, it's not for you. I enjoyed the slower pace, the changing of the seasons, the meatier bits of the plot. I also enjoyed the gradual reveal of back story for the characters. However, there were several moments that popped me out of the narrative- the most jarring one a use of modern slang that seemed completely out of place (to me). While this book ties up a main thread of the story, it's definitely not a stand alone if you are invested in the characters. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next in the series.
I would recommend for fans of Laura Frantz.
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FabulousEmmy
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SERIES IN A LOOOOONG TIME!!
Reviewed in Australia on April 27, 2023
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I absolutely LOVED this book and the sequel too. I completely fell in love with the characters, location and story and am still quite grieved that there aren't more books in the series!! I will keep checking and praying that there will be one... someday... After grabbing this one randomly in a Christian bookshop and deciding to 'give it a go', I am soooooo glad that I did!!! Was ecstatic that it was part of a series too!

During lockdown, I discovered and fell in love with regency era novels set in England and hadn't really considered reading primarily American set historical stories, but this has completely touched my heart and I am keen to more of this author (who I'd never read before this series) and more stories set in this time period. Would highly recommend to period history based romantics who love a good story, albeit not too heavy or full on (in my opinion).
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Love Reading
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2021
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The first half of the book was excellent, I was hooked! Great Romance, great story, loved all the characters. The second half of the book dragged slightly. Thors drinking addiction is suddenly cured, and the author veers us into additional sub plots, which I think this book could have done without. In the second half we loose the romance, questions are left unanswered and focus of the other stories takes precedence. The author ties them all in together, her writing style is great, but they didn't really add anything to the main story at all. I would recommend this book, but I did end up skipping some pages towards the end!
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Brin
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2020
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This book was beautiful, the romance slowly turned up as the book went along, no instalove ( which is becoming a pet hate for me). The story is typical for these times, if you haven't got a husband or family you haven't got a home. The only reason it didn't get a 5* I personally would have liked a few more romantic moments but thats just me.
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