Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series?"

"There are seven books in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series, published between 2001 and 2008."

Q: "What is the first book in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series?"

"The first book in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series is Julia's Hope, published in 2001."

Q: "Who are the main families in the Wortham Family series?"

"The series centers on the Wortham and Hammond families, who are neighbors in rural Illinois during the 1930s. Samuel and Julia Wortham are newcomers who arrive with almost nothing, while the Hammonds are an established local family. The two families support each other through the economic and personal challenges of the Depression era."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Julia’s Hope	2001	Leisha Kelly	Buy
2	Rorey’s Secret	2005	Leisha Kelly	Buy
3	Emma’s Gift	2003	Leisha Kelly	Buy
4	Katie’s Dream	2004	Leisha Kelly	Buy
5	Rachel’s Prayer	2006	Leisha Kelly	Buy
6	Till Morning Is Nigh	2007	Leisha Kelly	Buy
7	Sarah’s Promise	2008	Leisha Kelly	Buy

The Country Road Chronicles, also known as the Wortham Family series, is Leisha Kelly’s seven-book saga set during the Great Depression. Beginning with Julia’s Hope (2001), the series follows Samuel and Julia Wortham as they arrive in rural Illinois with their children, desperate and nearly broke. They find shelter and unexpected friendship with their neighbors, the Hammond family.

Over seven books, Kelly traces both families through the 1930s, dealing with poverty, illness, loss, and the small joys that sustain people through hard times. The rural Illinois setting is drawn with period detail, and the relationships between the characters grow and change naturally across the series. Each book centers on a different family member, giving readers a rounded view of the community.

The series appeals to readers who enjoy faith-based historical fiction with strong family dynamics. Kelly avoids making the Depression setting relentlessly grim, balancing genuine hardship with moments of warmth and humor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series?

There are seven books in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series, published between 2001 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series?

The first book in the Country Road Chronicles / Wortham Family series is Julia’s Hope, published in 2001.

Who are the main families in the Wortham Family series?

The series centers on the Wortham and Hammond families, who are neighbors in rural Illinois during the 1930s. Samuel and Julia Wortham are newcomers who arrive with almost nothing, while the Hammonds are an established local family. The two families support each other through the economic and personal challenges of the Depression era.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order