Shadow Among Sheaves

In this retelling of the Biblical story of Ruth and Boaz, we are transported to England. When Rena marries into the Hawley family in England, she thinks her life is going to be perfect. However, when her husband falls sick and dies before he can take her home, she is heartbroken. As her mother-in-law prepares to return to England, Rena makes the decision to return with her. But the shock of what awaits her there is more than she is prepared for.
Penniless, the women are reduced to sleeping in gutters and worse.
When she receives permission to pick up wheat in one of the fields, she counts her blessings that they will be able to eat. However, when the owner arrives, he allows her to continue coming to get more wheat.
As time progresses, there are new blessings for the women, as they are given a decent place to live, and the food is once more on their table. But as she begins to fall in love with Lord Barric, she knows it can never happen. But when his feelings seem to be returned, there are several issues that are going to have to be confronted. As an Indian woman, Rena is looked down upon and disparaged at every turn.
But when a clause in her fathers-in-laws will put things in a different light, she is going to have to make some rather tough decisions...

This was an interesting book, and fun read. Great for beach reading!