The Runaway Friend

Written by Kathleen Ernst

Part of the A Kirsten Mystery series

A frontier girl seeks the truth behind her friend's mysterious disappearance.

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179 pages· 26,808 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 690L

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In 1854 Minnesota, Kirsten Larson faces a mystery when her friend Erik vanishes, leaving debts and broken promises. While others suspect betrayal, Kirsten believes in his innocence. Can she uncover the truth and save her friend? As the harvest approaches, the stakes rise, and Kirsten must navigate suspicion and secrets to find answers. Will she succeed before it's too late?

From the publisher

Kirsten Larson has been living on the Minnesota frontier for only a few weeks when her neighbor and friend, Erik Sandahl, disappears. Erik had promised to help the Larsons at harvest time–and he owes Uncle Olav money. Has Erik run out on his promises? Everyone seems to think so–except Kirsten. Can she figure out what’s happened to her friend? Takes place in 1854.

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