What Once was Lost by Kim Vogel Sawyer is set in the late 1800s in Kansas. Christina Willems is running the "poor farm" by herself after the death of her father, and a fire in the kitchen of their home forces her to separate the residents to different homes in the community while she works to re-open the poor farm. The mission board is not interested in re-opening the poor farm as Christina wants, mainly because she is a single woman running the home my herself, and this is not very acceptable in that time or place. Christina has to deal with adversity and trust others as she works at a solution that is best for everyone. One of the orphans, Tommy, is left to stay with Levi, the mill owner and somewhat of a recluse, even though Levi is opposed to the idea.
When a former resident of the poor farm begins to cause problems for Christina, Levi steps in and they begin to develop a stronger relationship.
Sawyer does a good job of setting the story in this timeframe - noting the common dress, the extensive use of horse and buggy/car, and the role of women. It was interested to follow the stories of all the residents of the poor farm and see how their stories turn out.
I received this book for free from Waterbrook in exchange for my honest opinion.
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