For Lovers of History, Romance, and Faith Based on historical characters and events, this 1995 Outstanding Western Novel award winner recounts the captivating story of a young, spirited Oregon pioneer, Jane Herbert. A tragedy at the age of twelve pitches her into a lifelong search for forgiveness and love. Over time, Jane finds herself involved in an unusual and touching romance with a dreamer sixteen years her senior, struggling to make peace with an emotionally distant mother, and fighting to build a family of her own. Filled with heartwarming insight and glimpses of real-life pain, A Sweetness to the Soul paints a brilliant picture of love that conquers all obstacles and offers a powerful testimony to the miracle of God's healing power.