The Bequest
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The Bequest
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Narrated by:
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Andrew J Wakefield
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Andrew J Wakefield
In 1867, tragedy forces a small Norwegian fishing community to abandon everything they know and seek a new life in America. Among them are Nea Cronquist, her husband Didrick, and their son Anders, a remarkable boy whose unique way of experiencing the world sets him apart.
Their journey west along the Oregon Trail is filled with hope until a brutal attack shatters their dreams and leaves Nea and Anders struggling to survive in the unforgiving American frontier. Alone in a land far from home, Nea must find the strength to rebuild a future while protecting her son from a world that neither understands nor accepts him.
Blending historical adventure, family devotion, survival, and themes of autism and human connection, The Bequest is a moving story of courage, resilience, and the enduring bond between a mother and child.
A sweeping historical novel that explores love, loss, sacrifice, and hope against the backdrop of the American West.
©2025 Andrew J Wakefield (P)2026 Andrew J Wakefield