The Lavender Hour
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The Lavender Hour by Anne Leclaire
Downsized from her teaching job, Jessie longs for a sense of renewal and decides to spend a year on Cape Cod, seeking to be cleansed by rushing ocean waters and comforted by the lavender hues of the setting sun. While there she volunteers with a local hospice program, where she meets Luke, a once proud fisherman whose life and body have been ravaged by cancer. Jessie's presence is a great help to Luke's mother, who has moved in to take care of her son. After initial misgivings Jessie and Luke forge a deep friendship, and the former teacher is surprised to find herself opening up about her life, the loss of her father when she was a girl, her often difficult relationship with her mother, and her own battle with illness. When Luke makes a critical request of his new friend, Jessie must look deep within herself for an answer, knowing that her actions will have far-reaching effects on Luke's family and forever change the bonds within her own.The critically praised novels Leaving Eden and Becoming Normal are written by Anne LeClaire. She has previously worked as a radio presenter, a journalist, and a correspondent for The Boston Globe. She is also a short story writer who teaches and lectures on writing and the creative process. Her writing has featured in magazines such as The New York Times, Redbook, and Yankee magazine, among others. She is a Cape Cod native and the mother of two adult children. www.anneleclaire.com is the author's website.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780345460486 |
| ISBN 10 | 0345460480 |
| Title | The Lavender Hour |
| Author | Anne Leclaire |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2007-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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