Two Countries, Two Women

About the Book

Odile Jalbert never dreamed, at age fifteen, that her father would arrange a marriage for her and that her future would hold so many challenges and changes. As her family grows, so does her faith and strength as she embarks on her life’s journey. After a tragedy strikes her family, she finds herself in a new country, learning a new language and reuniting with other family members.

Her eldest daughter, Alice, learns to adjust to her new life in a strange land. When she falls in love and begins her own family, her faith becomes tested amid hard work and unbelievable losses. These two women find perseverance and endurance to withstand life’s hardships and learn unconditional love in the process.

About the Author

Irene Cote Single, a Maine native, has sold real estate for over 3 decades, works part-time to pursue writing. She had written a local column for 2 years in a weekly paper and volunteers on church committees. As a new author she is trusting in God to help her continue her dream of writing. She lives in Maine with her husband and daughter.