Garden Spells (Bantam Discovery)
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Book description:
The Waverkeys have always been a curious family, endowed with peculiar gifts that make them outsiders even in their hometown of Bascom, North Carolina. Even their garden has a reputation. For the Waverly history is in the soil. And so are their futures.
A successful caterer, Clair Waverley prepares dishes made with her mystical plants--from the nasturtiums that aid in keeping secrets to the snapdragons intended to discourage the attentions of her amorous neighbor. Meanwhile, her elderly cousin, Evanelle, distributes unexpected presents whose uses become uncannily clear. They are the last of the Waverleys--except Claire's rebellious sister, Sydney, who fled Bascomt he moment she could, abandoning Clair, as their own mother had years before.
When Sydney suddenly returns home with a young daughter of her own, Claire's quiet life is turned upside down. Together again in the house they grew up in, Sydney takes stock of all she left behind, as Claire struggles to heal the wounds of the past. And soon the sisters realize they must deal with their common legacy--if they are ever to feel at home in Bascom...or with each other.
The Waverkeys have always been a curious family, endowed with peculiar gifts that make them outsiders even in their hometown of Bascom, North Carolina. Even their garden has a reputation. For the Waverly history is in the soil. And so are their futures.
A successful caterer, Clair Waverley prepares dishes made with her mystical plants--from the nasturtiums that aid in keeping secrets to the snapdragons intended to discourage the attentions of her amorous neighbor. Meanwhile, her elderly cousin, Evanelle, distributes unexpected presents whose uses become uncannily clear. They are the last of the Waverleys--except Claire's rebellious sister, Sydney, who fled Bascomt he moment she could, abandoning Clair, as their own mother had years before.
When Sydney suddenly returns home with a young daughter of her own, Claire's quiet life is turned upside down. Together again in the house they grew up in, Sydney takes stock of all she left behind, as Claire struggles to heal the wounds of the past. And soon the sisters realize they must deal with their common legacy--if they are ever to feel at home in Bascom...or with each other.
Cute little book that I finally got around to reading.
I am placing in my availables.
I am placing in my availables.
Placing in the random shrinking bookbox.
Journal Entry 4 by Flossie771 at -- Mail or by hand,rings, RABCK, meetings, web, Georgia USA on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (5/18/2010 UTC) at -- Mail or by hand,rings, RABCK, meetings, web, Georgia USA
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Nice book - revolves around the stories of two sisters, Sydney and Claire. Sydney has left an abusive relationship with her young daughter, Bay. Claire is a caterer with an unusual apple tree and herb garden. Together they reinvent their relationship and heal past hurts, as well as discovering love.
Giving to a friend at work, then will make available
Giving to a friend at work, then will make available
Released in the wishlist tag game
Thanks so much! Looks like a delightful book. Onto my TBR shelf...hopefully, I'll get to it soon.
This has languished too long on my TBR shelf. Sending it along to BCer with it on her Wishlist. Enjoy!
So sorry valpete it has taken me so long to journal the books you sent me from my wishlist! Looking forward to reading them!
