New York Times bestselling author Darcie Chan returns to the enchanting town of Mill River in a heartwarming novel of family, self-discovery, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy.
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Josie DiSanti is starting over. Recently widowed, she has fled her New York City home with her two young daughtersâspirited Rose and shy Emilyâin tow. She takes refuge in Mill River, Vermont, to live with her only remaining relative, Ivy Collard, the local bookstore owner and a woman Josie barely knows. There, the young mother and her girls build a new life for themselvesâuntil a shocking tragedy tears the sisters apart.
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Years later, Josieâs still-estranged daughters return to the quiet town for the reading of their motherâs will, which stipulates that they must work together to locate a hidden key to a safe-deposit box containing their inheritance. Even from the great beyond, it seems Josie will do anything to bring about her daughtersâ reconciliation. Having no choice but to go along with their motherâs final wishes, Rose and Emily move back to Mill River for the summer to begin the searchâdiscovering that, in the close-knit community known for magic and miracles, an even greater treasure awaits them.
Praise for The Mill River Redemption
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âDelving into the complicated roles of siblings, parents, and neighbors, [Darcie] Chan gives each Mill River character a powerful role in refining and influencing these dynamics.ââNew York Journal of Books
âDarcie Chan paints a vivid and loving portrait of the kind of small town we all wished we lived in. This layered tale of two estranged sisters brought together by a motherâs love will make you laugh, cry, cheer, hug your loved ones a little tighter. An enchanting storyteller, Chan is one of those rare authors who make you feel more fully alive.ââElizabeth Letts, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion
âReaders looking for a feel-good book about small towns and family bonds wonât be disappointed by Chanâs latest.ââKirkus Reviews
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âAn engrossing page-turner, reeling readers in further with each layer thatâs revealed . . . a satisfying read with sympathetic and relatable characters that will be good for book group discussions and vacation reading.ââLibrary Journal
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âCharming . . . compelling . . . Slow reveals and dramatic twists proliferate.ââBooklist
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