title: Beyond the Ashes: The Golden Gate Chronicles - Book 2
author:  Karen Barnett 
description: Karen Barnett is the author of <em>Beyond the Ashes</em>, <em>Out of the Ruins</em>, and <em>Mistaken</em>. Named the 2013 Writer of Promise by Oregon Christian Writers, Karen lives in Albany, Oregon, with her husband and two kids. When shes not writing novels, she loves speaking at womens events, libraries, and book clubs. You can learn more at KarenBarnettBooks.com.<br />
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  Other Books by Karen Barnett
  
  
  
  
  
  Mistaken
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The Golden Gate Chronicles
  
  
  
  
  
  Out of the Ruins
  
  
  
  
  
  Beyond the Ashes (Spring 2015)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Robert took a deep breath, the earthy smell of the country air delighting his
  senses after so many months in San Francisco. He crossed his arms and leaned
  against the gnarled trunk of the cherry tree, chuckling as the lady scampered
  across the field like a rabbit. When Gerald had spoken of his cousin Clara’s
  two daughters, Robert pictured them being much younger. Miss Abby Fischer was
  clearly an adult, probably only a few years younger than Robert, even though
  her undisciplined behavior suggested otherwise.
  
  
  
  
  
  And the shreds of leaves tangled in her hair only made her more intriguing.
  
  
  
  
  
  He shook himself out of his thoughts. Gerald had probably examined the patient
  by now. Robert had wanted to give his friend privacy for the exam, but now
  impatience drew him forward.
  
  
  
  
  
  Since he’d heard about this case,