This week I'm featuring The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright. This is one of my favorite reads of the year. Jaime Jo Wright never fails to impress!
The voices of the past cannot stay silent forever.
In 1910 Michigan, Perliett Van Hilton is a self-proclaimed rural healer, leaving the local doctor convinced she practices quackery. It doesn't help that her mother is a spiritualist who regularly offers her services to connect the living with their dearly departed. But when Perliett is targeted by a superstitious killer, she must rely on both the local doctor and an intriguing newcomer for assistance.
In the present day, Molly Wasziak's life has not gone the way she dreamed. Facing depression after several miscarriages, Molly is adapting to her husband's purchase of a peculiar old farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a century-old murder case and a web of deception, all made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds inside the farmhouse.
Perliett fights for her life, and Molly seeks renewed purpose for hers as she uncovers the records of the dead. Will their voices be heard, or will time forever silence their truths?
In 1910 Michigan, Perliett Van Hilton is a self-proclaimed rural healer, leaving the local doctor convinced she practices quackery. It doesn't help that her mother is a spiritualist who regularly offers her services to connect the living with their dearly departed. But when Perliett is targeted by a superstitious killer, she must rely on both the local doctor and an intriguing newcomer for assistance.
In the present day, Molly Wasziak's life has not gone the way she dreamed. Facing depression after several miscarriages, Molly is adapting to her husband's purchase of a peculiar old farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a century-old murder case and a web of deception, all made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds inside the farmhouse.
Perliett fights for her life, and Molly seeks renewed purpose for hers as she uncovers the records of the dead. Will their voices be heard, or will time forever silence their truths?
Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
August 1910
When death came to visit, no one ever prepared tea and cookies.
Friday 56
Gladys was a warrior in polyester. She plopped next to Molly at the coffee shop table, dropped her purse on the floor next to her, and pushed her plastic-framed glasses up her nose.
What have you been reading lately?
It's always nice when a book turns out to be a favorite. The Premonition at Withers Farm seems like a good one (and perfect for the season too). Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Breana! Hope you have a great one too! :)
DeleteI love that opening!
ReplyDeleteIt's an attention-grabber! Hope you have a great weekend, Mark! :)
DeleteI do like a story that has a dual timeline and if there's something sinister lurking, you have me hooked!
ReplyDeleteWill have to take a closer look at this one...
Have a good weekend!
Elza Reads
Thank you, Elza! There were a few times I got goosebumps. Things got a little spooky here and there. Happy weekend! :)
DeleteI am currently reading The Belle of Belgrave Square by Mimi Matthews. I am loving it!
ReplyDelete"Later that morning, after a brief stop at Doctors' Commons, Jasper bounded up the steps of the Wychwood townhouse in Belgrave Square."
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you, Nicole! I hope you do too! :)
DeleteSounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading Good Taste by Caroline Scott, Witch Happens by AM King and I've just started Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. A bit of a mixture!
Have a great weekend!
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
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https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/10/14/friday-56-the-ex-hex-by-erin-sterling/
What a fun mixture of books! Enjoy! Hope you have a great weekend too! :)
DeleteJust finished Premonition! What a story!
ReplyDeleteMy first line this week comes from a breathtaking book The Lost Melody by Joanna Politano.
One day in late May of the year 1886, I found myself imprisoned in the Hurstwell Pauper Lunatic Asylum. This was unconscionable—- I had never been a pauper.
What a great opener! I want more! Thanks for stopping by, Paula! Happy weekend! :)
DeleteLOL @ that first line! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, Freda! :)
DeleteI've seen this opening line before and it made me smile both times.
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Thanks for coming by, Anne! Hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
DeleteI'm adding this one to my tbr right now!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good! One of my favorites I've read this year. Happy weekend, Lauren! :)
DeleteI love her books!! I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cindy! I think this might just be my favorite one of hers so far. My review should be up on Monday. Hope you have a great weekend! :)
DeleteI’m reading this one right now! It’s definitely a little spooky! :) This week I shared the first line from The Secrets of Emberwild by Stephenia H. McGee. http://gracetogrowblog.com/secrets-of-emberwild-stephenia-mcgee/
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of your weekend!
I've read a couple of McGee's books and really enjoyed them. I hope you love Jaime Jo Wright's! It's definitely her spookiest one yet! Hope you have a great week! :)
DeleteI preordered this one and am looking forward to reading it!
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you love it! It's so good! Have a great week, Danielle! :)
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