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Zusammenfassung
Zusammenfassung
From New York Times bestselling author Marie Bostwick comes an emotionally rich, inspiring new novel about family, second chances--and the connections that bring women together in hope and healing. . .
Years of long workdays and little sleep as a political campaigner are about to pay off now that Lucy Toomey's boss is entering the White House. But when her estranged older sister, Alice, unexpectedly dies, Lucy is drawn back to Nilson's Bay, her small, close-knit, Wisconsin hometown.
An accident in her teens left Alice mentally impaired, and she was content to stay in Nilson's Bay. Lucy, meanwhile, got out and never looked back. But now, to meet the terms of Alice's eccentric will, Lucy has taken up temporary residence in her sister's cottage--and begins to see the town, and Alice's life, anew. Alice's diverse group of friends appears to have little in common besides an interest in quilting. Yet deep affection for Alice united them and soon Lucy, too, is brought into the fold as they share problems and stories. And as she finds warmth and support in this new circle, Lucy begins to understand this will be her sister's enduring gift--a chance to move beyond her difficult past, and find what she has long been missing. . .
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Booklist-Rezension
All Lucy Toomey's hard work on the biggest campaign of all is about to pay off. Tom Ryland has just been elected as president of the U.S., and Lucy is fairly sure she'll be asked to join his White House staff. When an unexpected Election Day phone call alerts her to her older sister Alice's health scare, Lucy drops everything to return to her hometown in Wisconsin. When Alice passes away, Tom convinces Lucy to stay in Nilson's Bay to grieve and help carry out Alice's final wishes. Spurred to solve a secret Alice left behind, Lucy soon realizes how rich a new life in Wisconsin could be. Bostwick depicts the mental and emotional struggle Lucy undertakes as she grieves a sister she never truly knew and weighs small-town life against the bustle of Washington, D.C. Bostwick adds an eccentric group of supporting characters to help guide Lucy, giving the small town of Nilson's Bay an authentic sense of personality and community. Fans of Debbie Macomber and Robyn Carr will enjoy this warm, witty novel of rediscovery and personal growth.--Turza, Stephanie Copyright 2015 Booklist
Library Journal-Rezension
Bostwick (Between Heaven and Texas) departs from her "Cobbled Court Quilts" series to tell the story of the Toomey sisters, one mentally challenged after an accident and the other who fled their Wisconsin hometown for life as a political operative. Lucy Toomey hasn't been back in eight years, since her parents died. She's on the brink of career success, but then her sister, Alice, dies, and the terms of Alice's will force Lucy to return to Nilson's Bay. While Alice made a happy life there, Lucy has only bitterness. She finally faces her past, her memories, and the reasons that drove her away. Although the ending seems a bit rushed and a secret in Alice's life is a little forced, the author succeeds with a story of a woman who finds she can return home and find happiness. Verdict Despite the way the ending is all neatly tied up, readers who enjoy novels about family relationships, women who support each other emotionally, or small, tight-knit communities will appreciate Bostwick's latest effort. It's definitely recommended for those who read and enjoy her "Cobbled Court" books.-Lesa Holstine, Evansville-Vanderburgh P.L., IN (c) Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
