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.
 
Josie DiSanti is starting over. Recently widowed, she has fled her New York City home with her two young daughters€"spirited Rose and shy Emily€"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 themselves€"until a shocking tragedy tears the sisters apart.
 
Years later, Josie€s still-estranged daughters return to the quiet town for the reading of their mother€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 daughters€ reconciliation. Having no choice but to go along with their mother€s final wishes, Rose and Emily move back to Mill River for the summer to begin the search€"discovering that, in the close-knit community known for magic and miracles, an even greater treasure awaits them.

Praise for The Mill River Redemption
 
€œDelving 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.€€"New York Journal of Books

€œDarcie 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 mother€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.€€"Elizabeth Letts, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Eighty-Dollar Champion

€œReaders looking for a feel-good book about small towns and family bonds won€t be disappointed by Chan€s latest.€€"Kirkus Reviews
 
€œAn engrossing page-turner, reeling readers in further with each layer that€s revealed . . . a satisfying read with sympathetic and relatable characters that will be good for book group discussions and vacation reading.€€"Library Journal
 
€œCharming . . . compelling . . . Slow reveals and dramatic twists proliferate.€€"Booklist

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