The Promise of Home by Darcie Chan

The Promise of Home by Darcie Chan

Writing in the tradition of Jan Karon and Maeve Binchy, New York Times bestselling author Darcie Chan returns readers to Mill River, the charming town whose residents experience surprises and sorrows, witness acts of goodwill and kindness, embrace family love and friendship--and uncover age-old secrets and heartaches.

These days, Mill River, Vermont, is a hive of activity. Karen Cooper bids farewell to her husband, Nick, as he leaves for Saudi Arabia to work as a contractor. But when he goes missing, Karen turns to beloved nonagenarian Father O'Brien for counsel. Kyle Hansen and Claudia Simon blissfully prepare for their wedding--until a new acquaintance threatens their romance. Emily DiSanti, haunted by a tragedy that tore her world apart a decade ago, is renovating the old McAllister mansion, eager to restore its former beauty and to find peace in the intense workload. All these lives--and the lives of others in this small town--move forward, bump up against one another, and intertwine. And when a cache of letters is discovered, a powerful and unexpected secret comes to light--one rooted deeply in the childhood of the longtime priest who has touched the lives of everyone in Mill River.

Praise for The Promise of Home

Chan has once again told a mesmerizing tale about how difficult yet beautiful navigating the river of life can be. This author is, quite simply, an amazing storyteller.--Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

Difficult to put down . . . a] celebration of the healing power of community.--Booklist

Who better to satisfy summer] reader cravings than Darcie Chan. . . . Read on--and keep turning those pages until you] find yourself looking forward to Darcie Chan's next novel. Whew.--Hudson Valley News

This serene backdrop is the perfect juxtaposition to the internal turmoil of Karen Cooper. Together the townsfolk make a well-rounded novel full of desperation, hope and redemption. This is a beautiful addition to the Mill River series, yet also reads well as a stand-alone novel.--RT Book Reviews

A] layered and heartwarming novel that intertwines a number of engaging contemporary storylines and intersperses them with . . . fascinating insights and historical details along the way. A light-handed affirmation of the power of love, faith, and community.--Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Darcie Chan's The Mill River Redemption

An enchanting storyteller, Chan is one of those rare authors who makes you feel more fully alive.--Elizabeth Letts, author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion

An engrossing page-turner with] sympathetic and relatable characters.--Library Journal

Praise for The Mill River Recluse

A heartwarming story.--Examiner.com

Chan's sweet novel displays her talent. . . . A comforting book about the random acts of kindness that hold communities together.--Kirkus Reviews

A real page-turner.--IndieReader

Chan does an amazing job with pacing while maintaining continuity and weaving universal themes such as friendship, love, new beginnings and overcoming adversities into small town life.--RT Book Reviews

This debut novel is a genre-breaking thriller with romantic overtones that should appeal to both men and women.--Huntington News

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Darcie Chan is the New York Times bestselling author of The Mill River Recluse, an eBook phenomenon, and The Mill River Redemption, a novel. The New York Times, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal have all profiled her. Chan worked as an attorney for the US government for fourteen years, developing environmental and natural resource legislation.

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ISBN 13	9780345538246
ISBN 10	0345538242
Title	The Promise of Home
Author	Darcie Chan
Series	Mill River
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2015-08-04
Number of pages	416
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.