How do we use the gifts we have been given? Melody, a young blind girl, has a great gift. Miraculously saved from charred rubble, Melody changes the lives of an entire community as well as her greedy captors! When a covetous stranger wants to use her for his own gain, what will Melody and her family do? Follow Melody and those who love her as they triumph over sorrow and greed. This dramatic story is truly inspiring!The Author.Laura Elizabeth Howe was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on February 27, 1850. In 1871 Laura married Henry Richards, hence her last name on books.She wrote more than 90 books including biographies, poetry, and several for children.