The Woman in the Trees - by Theoni Bell (Paperback)

About the Book

Set within the expanses of the American frontier, this story follows Slainie, an inquisitive pioneer girl, whose life is forever transformed when a mysterious seer shows up at her door.

Book Synopsis

Set within the expanses of the American frontier, this story follows Slainie, an inquisitive pioneer girl, whose life is forever transformed when a mysterious seer shows up at her door. Amidst the backdrop of the Civil War, family tragedy, and the nation's most destructive wildfire, Slainie must navigate her rugged pioneer life as she encounters love and loss, and comes face to face with the story of America's first approved Marian apparition.

Review Quotes

"The way faith moves in this story is both subtle and slow, delivered in dribs and drabs by a hardy, one-eyed catechist. But when Our Lady of Good Help shows up--wow! A story of faith and survival not to be missed!"
-Carolyn Astjalk, author and mother of four


"This novel is something all ages can relate to. It feels as though you are really in Slainie's mind, and it's refreshing to see a modern novel dedicated to our Blessed Mother."
-Cailin Boswell, actress, and creator of Catholic Teen Posts with 99K Instagram followers


"We are always on the lookout for good Catholic fiction and are so glad to have this book as part of our library! I look forward to making it part of our homeschool reading list."

-Kendra Tierney, author Catholic All Year Compendium, CatholicAllYear.com

About the Author

Theoni has studied America's first approved Marian apparition for the past decade. She has an MA in International Journalism, and before having a family, she travelled to 10 countries, reporting on religion and culture. She homeschools and writes from Houston where she lives with her husband and three children (four in heaven). Theoni is currently finishing a picture book on baby loss for grieving families.