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The Last Sin Eater

by Francine Rivers
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The New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind pens a captivating tale of suffering, seeking, and redemption set in Appalachia in the 1850s.

In the misty peaks and valleys of Appalachia roams the sin eater—a myth as much as a man, burdened with absolving the sins of villagers passing from this life to the next. But when a young girl uncovers the dark secret behind the tradition, she vows to show her village the truth.

All that matters for young Cadi Forbes is finding the one man who can set her free from the sin that plagues her, the sin that has stolen her mother’s love from her and made Cadi wish she could flee life and its terrible injustice. But Cadi doesn’t know that the sin eater is seeking as well. Before their journeys are over, Cadi and the sin eater must face themselves, each other, and the One who will demand everything from them in exchange for the answers they seek.
  • A Christian historical fiction novel of guilt, grace, and healing
  • An allegory that combines biblical themes and 19th century rural America
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs
    • “This unforgettable novel is rich in style, lore, and action, revealing a profound truth in a way only Francine Rivers can do. Transcending age, gender, and reading genres, this gripping story is a must-read for men, women, and young people alike.”
    —Romantic Times

    “Rivers delivers both a powerful message about Christian beliefs and the need for forgiveness of sins and an evocative portrayal of life in the 1850s. Highly recommended.”
    —Library Journal

    Also available in The Francine Rivers Historical Collection (e-book only).

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      May 31, 2013

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        • ISBN: 9781414341736

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        • ISBN: 9781414341736

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        • ISBN: 9781414341736
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    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Library Journal

        September 1, 1998
        Even in her romances, Rivers (Redeeming Love, LJ 11/1/97) tackles some difficult issues, so this story of a family and a community in turmoil is different from her other books only in that it lacks a love interest. Ten-year-old Cadi's grief over her beloved grandmother--the only person who seemed to love her unconditionally--is compounded by a previous family tragedy for which she believes her family blames her. While at her grandmother's grave, Cadi sees the "sin eater," a human who absolves the residents of the tiny Smoky Mountain community of their sins. Somehow Cadi, touchingly portrayed by Rivers, comes to realize that the sin eater is false and learns of Jesus, and her conversion to Christianity leads to a reconciliation with her family. Rivers delivers both a powerful message about Christian beliefs and the need for forgiveness of sins and an evocative portrayal of life in the 1850s. Highly recommended.

      • Booklist

        Starred review from August 1, 1998
        %% This is a multi-book review: SEE also the title "Riches Untold." SEE the title "The Nolan" for next imprint and review text. %% ((Reviewed August 1998))(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 1998, American Library Association.)

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