The Mill River Redemption: A Novel

The Mill River Redemption: A Novel

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 daughtersâ‚¬"spirited Rose and shy Emilyâ‚¬"in 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 themselvesâ‚¬"until a shocking tragedy tears the sisters apart.
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Years later, Josieâ‚¬s still-estranged daughters return to the quiet town for the reading of their motherâ‚¬s 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 motherâ‚¬s final wishes, Rose and Emily move back to Mill River for the summer to begin the searchâ‚¬"discovering 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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â‚¬Å“Delving 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.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"New York Journal of Books

â‚¬Å“Darcie 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 motherâ‚¬s 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.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Elizabeth Letts, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion

â‚¬Å“Readers looking for a feel-good book about small towns and family bonds wonâ‚¬t be disappointed by Chanâ‚¬s latest.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Kirkus Reviews
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â‚¬Å“An engrossing page-turner, reeling readers in further with each layer thatâ‚¬s revealed . . . a satisfying read with sympathetic and relatable characters that will be good for book group discussions and vacation reading.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Library Journal
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â‚¬Å“Charming . . . compelling . . . Slow reveals and dramatic twists proliferate.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"Booklist

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From the Trade Paperback edition.
Country USA
Manufacturer Ballantine Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-08-26
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Ballantine Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-08-26
Format	Kindle eBook