Priscilla White knew God wanted her to be a missionary, not a wife.   
  
Then, the missionary board declares the only way she can serve is to be married.  
  
Now, married in name only, her epic journey west will test her spirit...and the new longings of her heart.

Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of The Doctor's Lady and The Preacher's Bride. She won the 2011 Inspirational Reader's Choice Award, the 2011 Award of Excellence from the Colorado Romance Writers and was a finalist for Best Debut Novel in the 2011 ACFW Carol Awards. Currently she makes her home in central Michigan, with her husband and five busy children. She loves hearing from readers on Facebook and on her blog at JodyHedlund.com.

Historical Romance from the Author of The Preacher's Bride   
Priscilla White knows she'll never be a wife or mother and feels God's call to the mission field in India. Dr. Eli Ernest is back from Oregon Country only long enough to raise awareness of missions to the natives before heading out West once more. But then Priscilla and Eli both receive news from the mission board: No longer will they send unmarried men and women into the field.   
  
Left scrambling for options, the two realize the other might be the answer to their needs. Priscilla and Eli agree to a partnership, a marriage in name only that will allow them to follow God's leading into the mission field. But as they journey west, this decision will be tested by the hardships of the trip and by the unexpected turnings of their hearts.

Two people determined to give their hearts to God alone find love on their journey west to serve as missionaries in 1830's America.

\["For readers who enjoy inspiring historical romances", "Shows the struggle of pursuing God's calling in life", "You will discover love amidst trials and faith challenges"\]

This historical romance weaves a tale of faith and unexpected love on the journey to the mission field.

Jody Hedlund

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27 Author's Note

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Other Books by Author

Back Cover

Hedlund, Jody

Historical Romance from the Author ofThe Preacher's Bride (ebook)  
   
 Priscilla White knows she'll never be a wife or mother and feels God's call to the mission field in India. Dr. Eli Ernest is back from Oregon Country only long enough to raise awareness of missions to the natives before heading out West once more. But then Priscilla and Eli both receive news from the mission board: No longer will they send unmarried men and women into the field.  
   
 Left scrambling for options, the two realize the other might be the answer to their needs. Priscilla and Eli agree to a partnership, a marriage in name only that will allow them to follow God's leading into the mission field. But as they journey west, this decision will be tested by the hardships of the trip and by the unexpected turnings of their hearts.

Priscilla White knows she'll never be a wife or mother and feels God's call to the mission field in India. Dr. Eli Ernest is back from Oregon Country only long enough to raise awareness of missions to the natives before heading out west once more. But then Priscilla and Eli both receive news from the mission board: no longer will they send unmarried men and women into the field. Left scrambling for options, the two realize the other might be the answer to their needs. Priscilla and Eli agree to a partnership, a marriage in name only that will allow them to follow God's leading into the mission field. But as they journey west, this decision will be tested by the hardships of the trip and by the unexpected turnings of their hearts.

Jody Hedlund, author of The Preacher's Bride, was a double finalist in the 2009 ACFW Genesis Contest in Historical Romance. She received a bachelor's degree from Taylor University and a master's from the University of Wisconsin, both in Social Work. Currently she makes her home in Midland, Michigan, with her husband and five busy children.

"The Doctor's Lady" by Jody Hedlund tells the story of Priscilla and Eli, who enter a marriage of convenience to pursue their missionary calling in 1830s America.

\["A captivating tale based on a true story","Jody Hedlund weaves a journey of faith, hope and love","A captivating read to enjoy again and again"\]

Travel back to 1830's America in this captivating tale of mission, faith and love by Jody Hedlund

Eden Customer

Jody Hedlund first captivated me with her debut novel, The Preacher?s Bride. What struck me most about Jody?s writing was her ability to take a short page from history and reconstruct it with passionate creativity and insightful prose. Her second publication, The Doctor?s Lady, met the same level of ingenuity as it brought to life a missionary tale from the early 19th Century of the first white woman to cross the US Continental Divide. Set initially in Angelica, New York, the story follows a young, single woman ? Priscilla White ? whose strong faith has given her a determination to enter into the mission field. With her heart set on serving in India, Priscilla?s dreams are shattered when she is rejected by the Mission Board for her single status. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Dr. Eli Ernest who is unable to fulfil his dream of reaching the Nez Perce tribe of the American West for the same reason. With much persuasion, and despite Priscilla?s naivety and petite frame, Eli agrees to a marriage of convenience and allows her to accompany him on the long, arduous journey to Oregon Country. We are then swept up in a journey of physical hardships, emotional struggles and faith-sharpening trials, as well as the joy of witnessing gentle tugs on their heartstrings along the way. Based on the true story of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman ? with a few imaginative plot lines thrown in for good measure ? The Doctor?s Lady is all-in-all a fascinating read. Jody?s third book is due for release in September, and I?m looking forward to seeing what other literary and historical surprises she has in store for us.

The Doctor?s Lady is all-in-all a fascinating read.

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Jody Hedlund first captivated me with her debut novel, The Preacher’s Bride. What struck me most about Jody’s writing was her ability to take a short page from history and reconstruct it with passionate creativity and insightful prose. Her second publication, The Doctor’s Lady, met the same level of ingenuity as it brought to life a missionary tale from the early 19th Century of the first white woman to cross the US Continental Divide.   
Set initially in Angelica, New York, the story follows a young, single woman – Priscilla White (any English reader will be amused at the name, but will soon forgive Jody for not realising the celebrity connection) – whose strong faith has given her a determination to enter into the mission field. With her heart set on serving in India, Priscilla’s dreams are shattered when she is rejected by the Mission Board for her single status.   
Simultaneously, we are introduced to Dr. Eli Ernest who is unable to fulfil his dream of reaching the Nez Perce tribe of the American West for the same reason. With much persuasion, and despite Priscilla’s naivety and petite frame, Eli agrees to a marriage of convenience and allows her to accompany him on the long, arduous journey to Oregon Country. We are then swept up in a journey of physical hardships, emotional struggles and faith-sharpening trials, as well as the joy of witnessing gentle tugs on their heartstrings along the way.  
Based on the true story of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman – with a few imaginative plot lines thrown in for good measure – The Doctor’s Lady is all-in-all a fascinating read.   
Jody’s third book is due for release in September, and I’m looking forward to seeing what other literary and historical surprises she has in store for us.

The Doctor’s Lady

Jody Hedlund first captivated me with her debut novel, The Preacher&#146;s Bride. What struck me most about Jody&#146;s writing was her ability to take a short page from history and reconstruct it with passionate creativity and insightful prose. Her second publication, The Doctor&#146;s Lady, met the same level of ingenuity as it brought to life a missionary tale from the early 19th Century of the first white woman to cross the US Continental Divide.   
Set initially in Angelica, New York, the story follows a young, single woman &#150; Priscilla White (any English reader will be amused at the name, but will soon forgive Jody for not realising the celebrity connection) &#150; whose strong faith has given her a determination to enter into the mission field. With her heart set on serving in India, Priscilla&#146;s dreams are shattered when she is rejected by the Mission Board for her single status.   
Simultaneously, we are introduced to Dr. Eli Ernest who is unable to fulfil his dream of reaching the Nez Perce tribe of the American West for the same reason. With much persuasion, and despite Priscilla&#146;s naivety and petite frame, Eli agrees to a marriage of convenience and allows her to accompany him on the long, arduous journey to Oregon Country. We are then swept up in a journey of physical hardships, emotional struggles and faith-sharpening trials, as well as the joy of witnessing gentle tugs on their heartstrings along the way.  
Based on the true story of Marcus and Narcissa Whitman &#150; with a few imaginative plot lines thrown in for good measure &#150; The Doctor&#146;s Lady is all-in-all a fascinating read.   
Jody&#146;s third book is due for release in September, and I&#146;m looking forward to seeing what other literary and historical surprises she has in store for us.

The Doctor&#146;s Lady

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