Fields of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer

This is the story of Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt and their family, including Eilas Bornholdt foster brother of Reinhardt, Mennonite German/Russians in 1870-71 who leave the steppes of Russia to immigrate to Kansas in the United States. During the voyage Reinhardt and their youngest son die leaving Lillian no choice but to marry Elias in order for them to travel together. This is a compelling tale of immigrants arriving in Kansas, determined that with God's help they would survive, despite the difficulty of language, weather, and hard work. I liked this book very much. Sandy Penton