A review by dmchurch
The Bride's House by Sandra Dallas

Nealie is a simple serving girl who falls in love with Will the grandson of a mine owner. Charlie is the mine blaster who loves Nealie and provides a home for her and her baby when Will abandons them both. When Nealie dies from childbirth, Charlie raises Pearl as his own. Following 3 generations of women, the book shows the power of love and the danger of secrets.