Richard Paul Evans reveals the inspiration behind his new book — and the struggle that shaped his life

Podcast: It's Worth Mentioning · Rett Nelson

Opublikowano: 2026-09-28

More than three decades after the release of the New York Times bestselling book “The Christmas Box,” Richard Paul Evans is excited to release his first historical fiction novel. “Mercy’s Child” — which hits store shelves on Oct. 20 — tells the story of Etta Wheeler, a missionary in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, in the late 1800s whose efforts to help an abused child sparked a movement that forever changed the country. Although many of the characters were real people, many of the details and conversations are made up. This week on “It’s Worth Mentioning,” Rett Nelson speaks with Evan...