The Story Keeper (Carolina Heirlooms Book 2)
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"Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this." -- COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling author of Seagrass PierWingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers and nonwriters alike. -- Booklist Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing -- until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keepers hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought shed left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher than shes willing to pay. Review "A gift for crafting a story. Lisa Wingate never disappoints." - USA TODAY"Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this." -- COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling authorWingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story will captivate. -- Booklist Wingates latest tale is beautifully crafted and has so many layers to appeal to readers. -- RT Bookreviews Magazine. TOP PICK"For anyone who enjoys master storytellers such as Adriana Trigiani and Karen White. " - JULIE CANTRELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "A gift for crafting a story. Lisa Wingate never disappoints." - USA TODAY"Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this." -- COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling authorWingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story will captivate. -- Booklist Wingates latest tale is beautifully crafted and has so many layers to appeal to readers. -- RT Bookreviews Magazine. TOP PICK"For anyone who enjoys master storytellers such as Adriana Trigiani and Karen White. " - JULIE CANTRELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Review This lyrical tale . . . transports readers across time through a magical and beautiful journey. -- Julie Cantrell, NYT and USA Today bestselling author From the Back Cover Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing -- until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keepers hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought shed left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher than shes willing to pay. About the Author Selected among BOOKLISTS Top 10 of 2012 and Top 10 of 2013, Lisa Wingate skillfully weaves lyrical writing and unforgettable Southern settings with elements of womens fiction, history, and mystery to create stories that Publishers Weekly calls "Masterful" and Library Journal refers to as "A good option for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Mary Alice Monroe."Debbie Macomber says, "I am in awe of Lisa Wingates talent. The Prayer Box is a masterpiece of storytelling and skill."THE OFFICIAL BIO: Lisa Wingate is a journalist, inspirational speaker, and the author of over twenty mainstream fiction novels, including the national bestseller, Tending Roses, now in its nineteenth printing. She is a seven-time ACFW Carol award nominee, a Christy Award nominee, an Oklahoma Book Award finalist, and a two-time Carol Award winner. Her novels are known for taking on gritty subjects while offering redemptive and uplifting themes. Recently, the group Americans for More Civili
"Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this." -- COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling author of Seagrass PierWingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers and nonwriters alike. -- Booklist Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing -- until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keepers hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought shed left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher than shes willing to pay. Review "A gift for crafting a story. Lisa Wingate never disappoints." - USA TODAY"Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this." -- COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling authorWingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story will captivate. -- Booklist Wingates latest tale is beautifully crafted and has so many layers to appeal to readers. -- RT Bookreviews Magazine. TOP PICK"For anyone who enjoys master storytellers such as Adriana Trigiani and Karen White. " - JULIE CANTRELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "A gift for crafting a story. Lisa Wingate never disappoints." - USA TODAY"Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this." -- COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling authorWingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story will captivate. -- Booklist Wingates latest tale is beautifully crafted and has so many layers to appeal to readers. -- RT Bookreviews Magazine. TOP PICK"For anyone who enjoys master storytellers such as Adriana Trigiani and Karen White. " - JULIE CANTRELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Review This lyrical tale . . . transports readers across time through a magical and beautiful journey. -- Julie Cantrell, NYT and USA Today bestselling author From the Back Cover Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing -- until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keepers hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought shed left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher than shes willing to pay. About the Author Selected among BOOKLISTS Top 10 of 2012 and Top 10 of 2013, Lisa Wingate skillfully weaves lyrical writing and unforgettable Southern settings with elements of womens fiction, history, and mystery to create stories that Publishers Weekly calls "Masterful" and Library Journal refers to as "A good option for fans of Nicholas Sparks and Mary Alice Monroe."Debbie Macomber says, "I am in awe of Lisa Wingates talent. The Prayer Box is a masterpiece of storytelling and skill."THE OFFICIAL BIO: Lisa Wingate is a journalist, inspirational speaker, and the author of over twenty mainstream fiction novels, including the national bestseller, Tending Roses, now in its nineteenth printing. She is a seven-time ACFW Carol award nominee, a Christy Award nominee, an Oklahoma Book Award finalist, and a two-time Carol Award winner. Her novels are known for taking on gritty subjects while offering redemptive and uplifting themes. Recently, the group Americans for More Civili