Waves of Mercy

Lynn Austin

Haunted by unanswered questions about her family’s past, Chicago socialite Anna Nicholson retreats to the shores of Lake Michigan, where a violent storm awakens long-buried memories and troubling childhood nightmares. As she investigates the history of her family and the Dutch settlers who shaped the lakeshore community, Anna’s search becomes intertwined with another woman’s quest for truth and belonging. Set against the rugged beauty and danger of nineteenth-century Michigan, this richly layered historical novel explores faith, forgiveness, courage, and the healing power of uncovering the past.

Lynn Austin

Engaged to marry into Chicago’s elite, socialite Anna Nicholson appears to have a charmed future—until her search for the truth about her birth mother exposes long-buried secrets. As revelations threaten her engagement and challenge everything she believes about family, Anna must confront grief, forgiveness, and the cost of following faith through uncertainty. Set against the refined world of early twentieth-century society, this emotionally rich historical novel explores identity, redemption, and the healing power of mercy.