What Once was Lost

When fire devastates her rural 'Asylum for the Poor', Christina Willems struggles to find shelter for those in her care. She seeks the help of reclusive mill owner Levi Johnson, who reluctantly takes on a blind boy named Tommy. Can Christina get her farm functioning again? And can Levi open his heart?

Commended for Christian Retailing's Best (Historical Fiction) 2014

“Praise for What Once Was Lost "Kim Vogel Sawyer weaves love, coming of age, and prevailing against the odds into a heartwarming and gripping tale. What Once Was Lost will have you invested in the lives of each of these wonderful characters as they struggle to deal with the scars from their pasts." --Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times best-selling author of The Winnowing Season "Known for her gentle stories of hope, Kim Sawyer drew me in at once with her colorful cast of characters and authentic historical voice. Just as the fingers of the young blind boy, Tommy, deftly weave reeds into chair seats, so Kim Sawyer weaves words into a story filled with compassion, intrigue, and romance. The twists will keep readers turning the pages, but the resolution of What Once Was Lost will leave them cheering. Heartfelt and satisfying to the very last page!" --Carla Stewart, award-winning author of Chasing Lilacs and Stardust Praise for Kim Vogel Sawyer "Award-winning author Sawyer continues to craft engaging historical love stories brimming with characters who are bold in their faith." --Booklist "Sawyer treats readers to love stories that speak to the heart." --Romantic Times "Winsome characters, an interesting premise, and a heavenly match made on earth...fans of inspirational romance novels will not be disappointed." --Historical Novel Review "Yet another entertaining novel that compels one page to turn as quickly as the one before." --CBA Retailers + Resources”

CBA bestseller
ECPA bestseller

Praise for What Once Was Lost

“Kim Vogel Sawyer weaves love, coming of age, and prevailing against the odds into a heartwarming and gripping tale. What Once Was Lost will have you invested in the lives of each of these wonderful characters as they struggle to deal with the scars from their pasts.”
—Cindy Woodsmall, New York Times best-selling author of The Winnowing Season

“Known for her gentle stories of hope, Kim Sawyer drew me in at once with her colorful cast of characters and authentic historical voice. Just as the fingers of the young blind boy, Tommy, deftly weave reeds into chair seats, so Kim Sawyer
weaves words into a story filled with compassion, intrigue, and romance. The twists will keep readers turning the pages, but the resolution of What Once Was Lost will leave them cheering. Heartfelt and satisfying to the very last page!”
—Carla Stewart, award-winning author of Chasing Lilacs and Stardust

Praise for Kim Vogel Sawyer

“Award-winning author Sawyer continues to craft engaging historical love
stories brimming with characters who are bold in their faith.”
—Booklist

“Sawyer treats readers to love stories that speak to the heart.”
—Romantic Times

“Winsome characters, an interesting premise, and a heavenly match made on
earth…fans of inspirational romance novels will not be disappointed.”
—Historical Novel Review

“Yet another entertaining novel that compels one page to turn as quickly as the
one before.”
—CBA Retailers + Resources

Bestselling, award-winning author Kim Vogel Sawyer wears many hats besides 'writer.' As a wife, mother, grandmother, and active participant in her church, her life is happily full. But Kim's passion lies in writing stories of hope that encourage her readers to place their lives in God's capable hands. An active speaking ministry assists her with her desire. Kim and her husband make their home on the beautiful plains of Kansas, the setting for many of Kim's novels.

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