pickJust as Clara‘s mother haunted her for her entire life because she disappeared, Bronwyn Newcastle Fordham also became a mystery and an obsession for Charles Jameson who found Bronwyn‘s satchel inside his father‘s office.
The satchel had made it to London from Bluffton, South Carolina, but how?
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pickThis was the softer story I needed following The Hunger Games. It was a heartfelt story that had me running to it every time I was forced to do other things. Even if my suspicions were confirmed, the journey to get there was well worth the trip.
pickThis is a magical story about motherhood, loss, grief and yearning all ensconced in a tale about a fantasy book. To make it even more delightful, there is humour and romance as well. I loved it. It reminded me a little of the writing of Kate Morton, with a touch of the enchantment of Jess Kidd's works. More about The Great Smog can be found in Mandy Robotham's historical fiction “A Dangerous Game“. Thanks to Edelweiss+ for the digital ARC. 4.5/5
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Just as Clara‘s mother haunted her for her entire life because she disappeared, Bronwyn Newcastle Fordham also became a mystery and an obsession for Charles Jameson who found Bronwyn‘s satchel inside his father‘s office.
The satchel had made it to London from Bluffton, South Carolina, but how?
What happens now?
It is filled with love, longing, and fulfillment. 5/5
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This author has never disappointed me. Her books always take me away from the crazy things going on. To an adventure that I keep close to my heart. This book was exceptional. The prose was beautiful and the fact that it is about a girl searching for her mother who was an author... Well that just makes it that much better.
Full review: https://lsmoore49.blogspot.com/2025/03/the-story-she-left-behind-by-patti.html
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The Story She Left Behind releases Tuesday! Meanwhile, I‘m reading The Lost Words & Barbara Newhall Follett Letters. BNF inspired Patti Callahan Henry‘s latest novel.
BNF had her 1st book published at the age of 12 yo. At 26 yo, after a spat with her husband, she left the house & has never been found.
As a child, she created a complex imaginary world & complete language to go with it!
BOOKMAIL is the best mail - when it is a SURPRISE, it is even better!!
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“Inspired by a true literary mystery, New York Times bestselling author of the mesmerizing THE SECRET BOOK OF FLORA LEA returns with the sweeping story of a legendary book, a lost mother, and a daughter‘s search for them both.”
THE STORY SHE LEFT BEHIND will be in stores everywhere on March 4, 2025, from @Atria Books. Pre-order NOW!
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