Pieces of the Heart by Karen White (English) Paperback Book

Description: Pieces of the Heart by Karen White From the author of "The Color of Light" comes a lyrical Southern tale--"a story as rich as a coastal summer" ("New York Times" bestselling author Deborah Smith). FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In lyrical and evocative prose, the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels takes the scattered pieces of a life and weaves them into a tale of hope...Caroline Collier is a woman bogged down in the harsh realities of a life barely lived. Stress from her all-consuming job as an accountant has given her panic attacks, forcing her to take a leave of absence from work. And though her chances of relaxing in the presence of her overbearing, perfect mother are slim, she joins her at the familys vacation home in the mountains of North Carolina.Though Caroline loves the serene beauty of Lake Ophelia, peace of mind is not to be found. Memories of her beloved younger brother, who died when she was seventeen, continue to haunt her, while the tension between her mother and her still simmers. Only their neighbors, the husband and daughter of one of Carolines childhood friends, seem able to penetrate her cool reserve, giving Caroline the courage to face her biggest fears-and dive headfirst into life... Author Biography Karen Whiteis theNew York Timesbestselling author of more than twenty novels, including the Tradd Street series, The Night the Lights Went Out,Flight Patterns,The Sound of Glass,A Long Time Gone, andThe Time Between. She is the coauthor ofThe Forgotton RoomwithNew York Timesbestselling authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. She grew up in London but now lives with her husband and two children near Atlanta, Georgia. Review "Heartwarming and intense…a tale that resonates with the meaning of unconditional love."—RT Book Reviews "A terrific, insightful character study."—Midwest Book Review More Praise for New York Times bestselling author Karen White "There is a rhythm to the writing of Karen White. It has a pace, a beat, a cadence that is all its own."—The Huffington Post"Whites dizzying carousel of a plot keeps those pages turning, so much so that the book can [be]—and should be—finished in one afternoon, interrupted only by a glass of sweet iced tea."—Oprah.com "White captures the true essence of Charleston by intertwining the sights and smells of the historic town with an enchanting story filled with ghostly spirits, love, and forgiveness…a once-in-a-lifetime series."—Fresh Fiction "This is storytelling of the highest order: the kind of book that leaves you both deeply satisfied and aching for more."—Beatriz Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Tiny Little Thing "Readers will find Whites prose an uplifting experience as she is a truly gifted storyteller."—Las Vegas Review-Journal Long Description To escape the stress from her all-consuming job as an accountant, Caroline Collier joins her overbearing mother at the familys vacation home in the mountains of North Carolina. But the serene beauty of Lake Ophelia cannot heal Carolines heart, which is still broken by the loss of her younger brother, who died when she was seventeen. And the tension between her and her mother still simmers. Only their neighbors, the husband and daughter of one of Carolines childhood friends, seem able to penetrate her cool reserve, giving Caroline the courage to face her biggest fears-and dive headfirst into life. Review Quote "Heartwarming and intense...a tale that resonates with the meaning of unconditional love."-- RT Book Reviews Details ISBN0451217675 Author Karen White Short Title PIECES OF THE HEART Language English ISBN-10 0451217675 ISBN-13 9780451217677 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 813.6 Year 2006 Residence US Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780451217677 US Release Date 2006-04-04 UK Release Date 2006-04-04 Pages 288 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2006-04-04 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-04-03 AU Release Date 2006-04-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168925652;

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