Oysterville Sewing Circle

Susan Wiggs

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Book cover for Oysterville Sewing Circle
Book cover for Oysterville Sewing Circle
Book cover for Oysterville Sewing Circle
Book cover for Oysterville Sewing Circle
Book cover for Oysterville Sewing Circle

Oysterville Sewing Circle

Oysterville Sewing Circle

Susan Wiggs

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Description

The No.1 New York Times bestselling author brings us a searing and timely novel that explores the most volatile issue of our time--domestic violence.

Caroline Shelby has come home to Oysterville. And in the backseat of Caroline's car are two children who were orphaned in a single chilling moment-five-year-old Addie and six-year-old Flick. She's now their legal guardian--a role she's not sure she's ready for.

But Oysterville has changed. Her siblings have their own complicated lives and her aging parents are hoping to pass on their thriving restaurant to the next generation. And there's Will Jensen, a decorated Navy SEAL who's also returned home after being wounded overseas.

Caroline is drawn back to her favorite place: the sewing shop owned by Mrs. Lindy Bloom, the woman who inspired her and taught her to sew. There she discovers that even in an idyllic beach town, there are women living with the darkest of secrets - and one of those women is her. Thus begins the Oysterville Sewing Circle, where Caroline finds the courage to stand and fight for everything--and everyone--she loves.

Critical Reviews

“Stitched together with love, this is a story just waiting for your favorite reading chair. With her signature style and skill, Susan Wiggs delivers an intricate patchwork of old wounds and new beginnings, romance and the healing power of friendship, wrapped in a lovely little community that's hiding a few secrets of its own.” -- Lisa Wingate, New York Times Bestselling author of Before We Were Yours

"The Oysterville Sewing Circle is sure to be a book club favorite! You will be swept into Caroline's world, as secrets are revealed and she reinvents her life after loss. This is a rich, satisfying story of a lifelong friendship, forgiveness and the power of love. The great Susan Wiggs writes with grace, insight and wisdom about the things that matter." -- Adriana Trigiani bestselling author of Tony's Wife

"Infused with Susan Wiggs's signature warmth and poignancy, The Oysterville Sewing Circle is a moving, romantic, unforgettable story of accidental families, rediscovered love, and the strength of sisterhood." -- Jennifer Chiaverini, New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker

"This book is a gripping story of women helping women." -- Debbie Macomber

"A lovely read--entertaining, poignant, and meaningful." -- Kirkus

"The latest from best seller Wiggs (The Apple Orchard) is a great mix of contemporary women's fiction, an old-fashioned friends-to-lovers story, and a big dose of #metoo reading in one fantastic package. The dialog flows smoothly, the past and present time lines effortlessly tell the tale, and the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest is the perfect setting. The characters are unforgettable, especially Caroline and her two adorable charges. They, along with the author's focus on domestic abuse, are the standouts." -- Library Journal (starred review)

“Wiggs's characters are believable not only because of their complexity, but because of their ability to deal with their faults. This story about discovering strength from friends and within is a winner.” -- Publishers Weekly

“Wiggs writes with thoughtfulness, gentleness, and realism as she tells the stories of women affected by domestic violence. The gentle romance between two friends reconnecting never distracts from these survivor stories. A topical and excellent book for every library.” -- Booklist

“Susan Wiggs' gift of allegory is nothing short of masterful in THE OYSTERVILLE SEWING CIRCLE . . . . Caroline is a tremendous character whose story touches your heart and is a joy to follow. ” -- FreshFiction

“A large cast of interesting characters in a picturesque setting. Caroline's struggle to turn her professional life around while falling in love . . . make the pages turn quickly.” -- The Seattle Times

The Oysterville Sewing Circle has it all--romance, heartbreak, new beginnings, and the healing power of sisterhood.” -- Bookbub

Publishing Information

Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Pub date: 2020-06-09
Length: 400 pages

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