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Dive into a poignant tale of love, betrayal, and friendship in At the Foot of the Rainbow. Follow the lives of three intertwined souls Jimmy, a selfish and deceitful man who has manipulated his loyal friend Dannie for far too long; Mary, Jimmys wife, who harbors feelings for another; and Dannie, the ever-patient and compassionate friend who would do anything for them both. As secrets unravel, emotions run high, leading to moments that will make you smile, cry, and even laugh. This heartwarming story is a captivating exploration of relationships and the complexities of human connection—don’...

Jamie MacFarlane has returned a hero from the Great War but with a stubborn chest wound. The government has sent him to their new thermal springs hospital in California “where it was hoped that the brilliant sunshine, the fruits, and the clean air, the eternal summer of a beneficent land” would heal him. But nothing has worked and with his parents now deceased and no one to care for him, it seems the next step is a camp rife with tuberculosis. Realizing this, Jamie begins his Great Adventure on foot toward the ocean.

Michael “Mickey” O’Halloran is no stranger to hardship. As an orphaned newsboy in the early 1900s, everyday brings struggle. However, his kindness, faith, love, and optimism define his character and shine so brightly that he leaves an incredible impact on those around him. After taking in...