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Sparrow Sisters by Ellen Herrick 2015 Trade Paperback Magical Realism Novel

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Item Height: 0.9 in Item Length: 9 in Edition Description: Large Type / large print edition Topic: Fantasy / General, General Dewey Edition: 23 Features: Large Type gtin13: 9780062416964 Language: English TitleLeading: The Book Title: Sparrow Sisters Synopsis: "A haunting, magical, modern-day fairytale. A feast for the senses." --Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of First Frost With echoes of the alchemy of Practical Magic, the lushness of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt , and the darkly joyful wickedness of the Witches of Eastwick , Ellen Herrick's debut novel spins an enchanting love story about a place where magic whispers just beneath the surface and almost anything is possible, if you aren't afraid to listen. The Sparrow Sisters are as tightly woven into the seaside New England town of Granite Point as the wild sweet peas that climb the stone walls along the harbor. Sorrel, Nettie and Patience are as colorful as the beach plums on the dunes and as mysterious as the fog that rolls into town at dusk.Patience is the town healer and when a new doctor settles into Granite Point he brings with him a mystery so compelling that Patience is drawn to love him, even as she struggles to mend him. But when Patience Sparrow's herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear--and its three hundred year old history resurfaces as a modern day witch-hunt threatens. The plants and flowers, fruit trees and high hedges begin to wither and die, and the entire town begins to fail; fishermen return to the harbor empty-handed, and blight descends on the old elms that line the lanes.It seems as if Patience and her town are lost until the women of Granite Point band together to save the Sparrow. As they gather, drawing strength from each other, will they be able to turn the tide and return life to Granite Point? The Sparrow Sisters is a beautiful, haunting, and thoroughly mesmerizing novel that will capture your imagination., "A haunting, magical, modern-day fairytale. A feast for the senses." --Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of First Frost With echoes of the alchemy of Practical Magic, the lushness of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, and the darkly joyful wickedness of the Witches of Eastwick, Ellen Herrick's debut novel spins an enchanting love story about a place where magic whispers just beneath the surface and almost anything is possible, if you aren't afraid to listen. The Sparrow Sisters are as tightly woven into the seaside New England town of Granite Point as the wild sweet peas that climb the stone walls along the harbor. Sorrel, Nettie and Patience are as colorful as the beach plums on the dunes and as mysterious as the fog that rolls into town at dusk. Patience is the town healer and when a new doctor settles into Granite Point he brings with him a mystery so compelling that Patience is drawn to love him, even as she struggles to mend him. But when Patience Sparrow's herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear--and its three hundred year old history resurfaces as a modern day witch-hunt threatens. The plants and flowers, fruit trees and high hedges begin to wither and die, and the entire town begins to fail; fishermen return to the harbor empty-handed, and blight descends on the old elms that line the lanes. It seems as if Patience and her town are lost until the women of Granite Point band together to save the Sparrow. As they gather, drawing strength from each other, will they be able to turn the tide and return life to Granite Point The Sparrow Sisters is a beautiful, haunting, and thoroughly mesmerizing novel that will capture your imagination., With echoes of the alchemy of Practical Magic, the lushness of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt , and the darkly joyful wickedness of the Witches of Eastwick , Ellen Herrick's debut novel spins an enchanting love story about a place where magic whispers just beneath the surface and almost anything is possible, if you aren't afraid to listen. The Sparrow Sisters are as tightly woven into the seaside New England town of Granite Point as the wild sweet peas that climb the stone walls along the harbor. Sorrel, Nettie and Patience are as colorful as the beach plums on the dunes and as mysterious as the fog that rolls into town at dusk. Patience is the town healer and when a new doctor settles into Granite Point he brings with him a mystery so compelling that Patience is drawn to love him, even as she struggles to mend him. But when Patience Sparrow's herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear--and its three hundred year old history resurfaces as a modern day witch-hunt threatens. The plants and flowers, fruit trees and high hedges begin to wither and die, and the entire town begins to fail; fishermen return to the harbor empty-handed, and blight descends on the old elms that line the lanes. It seems as if Patience and her town are lost until the women of Granite Point band together to save the Sparrow. As they gather, drawing strength from each other, will they be able to turn the tide and return life to Granite Point? The Sparrow Sisters is a beautiful, haunting, and thoroughly mesmerizing novel that will capture your imagination., The Sparrow Sisters-Sorrel, Nettie, and Patience-are as colorful as the beach plums on the dunes and as mysterious as the fog that rolls into town at dusk. When a new doctor settles into Granite Point, he brings with him a mystery so compelling that town healer Patience is drawn to love him even as she struggles to mend him. But when her herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear-and its three-hundred-year-old history resurfaces as a modern-day witch hunt threatens. The plants and flowers, fruit trees, and high hedges begin to wither and die, and the entire town begins to fail. It seems as if Patience and her town are lost until the women of Granite Point band together to save the Sparrows. As they gather, drawing strength from each other, will they be able to turn the tide and return life to Granite Point Number of Pages: 432 Pages Genre: Fiction Intended Audience: Trade Dewey Decimal: [Fic] Author: Ellen Herrick Format: Trade Paperback Item Weight: 16.2 Oz Publisher: HarperCollins Item Width: 6 in brand: HarperCollins ISBN-10: 0062416960 Reviews: If you're looking for a read ala Elin Hilderbrand with a touch of magic, look no further than The Sparrow Sisters, Ellen Herrick's wicked and romantic debut., A delightfully intriguing debut, gracefully paced and skillfully crafted. Ellen Herrick's attention to sensory detail is magical and moving. Evocative to the last page., "If you're looking for a read ala Elin Hilderbrand with a touch of magic, look no further than The Sparrow Sisters, Ellen Herrick's wicked and romantic debut." -- New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Sarah Jio "A haunting, magical, modern-day fairytale. A feast for the senses." -- Sarah Addison Allen, NYT bestselling author of FIRST FROST "A delightfully intriguing debut, gracefully paced and skillfully crafted. Ellen Herrick's attention to sensory detail is magical and moving. Evocative to the last page." -- Susan Meissner, author of Secrets of a Charmed Life ISBN-13: 9780062416964 Publication Year: 2015

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Sparrow Sisters, Paperback by Herrick, Ellen, ISBN 0062416960, ISBN-13 9780062416964, Brand New, Free shipping in the US When her herbs and tinctures are believed to be implicated in a local tragedy, and Granite Point is consumed by a long-buried fear, healer Patience Sparrow must find a way to turn the tide and return life to this seaside New England hamlet with the help of the town's women. Reading-group guide available. (general fiction). Simultaneous.

  1. Absolutely loved this enchanting novel! The lush writing and magical realism drew me in completely. Patience Sparrow is a fascinating heroine—her herbal wisdom and quiet strength make her unforgettable. The seaside New England setting felt so vivid, almost like another character. It’s a perfect blend of mystery, romance, and small-town secrets, with a heartwarming emphasis on the power of women’s bonds. Couldn’t put it down—will definitely read more from Ellen Herrick!

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