Gone Fishing: The Line Sinker is a powerful and delectable tale of a young mother searching for answers to questions regarding her own mother, and a journey of discovery that yields answers and new meaning to her life and the lives of others around her. On the eve of 1981, the drama continues to unfold in this, the third and final installment of the Gone Fishing trilogy, Gone Fishing: The Sinker. In this stunning finish, we follow Ethel as she endeavors to discover the identity of the other woman in the picture with her mother. This picture is the last unexplained item in a cherished collection of Ethel's mother's things. Will this unknown woman know the whereabouts of Ethel's half sister? Will Ethel ever understand the circumstances that brought her mother to take a vow of silence? And who was in that terrible accident on that snowy evening? Did they survive? A world of adoption and a home for unwed mothers reveals to Ethel the true price her mother paid, as Ethel and her husband, Charlie, travel throughout New England to find the answers. And through it all, the colorful characters of Piney Bluffs, beginning with Ethel's Daddy, Eddy, and on to Caleb, Sadie, Miss Ruthie, Big Beulah, Ginny and the rest, remind Ethel of the goodness of small-town Maine that surrounds her as she follows her heart to the truth. This truth will give a voice to the silence of her mother's past. Piney Bluffs, and its spirit, creativity, and Yankee ingenuity, is a blueprint for all small New England towns to embrace. Follow her at http//www.janeherrdesrosiers.com or on Facebook at Jane Herr Desrosiers. For her blog: See Jane, See Jane Write.
The Summer of Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a delightful collection of short stories and poems. Jane Herr Desrosiers, a truly gifted author and talented writer, has completed this most recent book that chronicles glimpses of Connecticut summers, the ups and downs of a life well lived, and the creativity of personalities within these narratives. There is a light within each piece that shines bright on one's ability to laugh, love, and cry at ourselves. The richness and honesty of the characters in the stories and artistry in the poems make this a book you will turn to again and again to remember and feel the honesty of a simpler time in life. The reader will experience the many sensations as the author leads you from one season to another. This truly is a keeper for your reading pleasure. Follow her at http//www.janeherrdesrosiers.com; or on Facebook at Jane Herr Desrosiers; or on her blog, See Jane, See Jane Write; or email at janedesrosiers51@gmail.com.
It is the fall of 1980 when Ethel O'Connor follows the letters and pictures in her Momma's box, the only possession she thinks she inherited from the mother she lost at birth, to the quiet town of Oxford, Maine, where her mother, Stephanie, was born. Ethel and Charlie's young son isn't walking, and Ethel wonders if there is some congenital disease she should know about on her mother's side. But the mystery of her mother is not answered by letters or pictures and certainly not from the visit to Oxford. Instead, more questions surface about Stephanie's past. Who is Joseph, the boy in the picture with Momma? What does he mean when he refers to, "I'll never forget what you did for me," in the letters? Was the untimely drowning of her mother's best friend an accident? Or was it murder? Poking around Oxford, Ethel discovers her mother left her more than one box of possessions. She left her a house in which Ethel finds a journal. The passages in the journal give Ethel a glimpse into her mother's life as a young woman growing up. It does not appear congenital disease affected her or anyone in her family. This is the knowledge that Ethel has thirsted for. Or is it? Her mother's journal reveals her own uneasy secrets, which once uncovered can't be ignored. The colorful characters of Piney Bluffs, Caleb, Sadie, Miss Ruthie, Big Beulah, and the rest, remind Ethel of the goodness of small town Maine that surrounds her as she follows the line of truth and justice. In Gone Fishing: The Line, part two of the Gone Fishing trilogy, Ethel goes beyond appearances and prejudices to end the silence of the past. Jane Herr Desrosiers is thrilled to bring to her readers the second in the Gone Fishing trilogy, Gone Fishing: The Line. The response that she has received from readers, local book clubs, and followers from the Connecticut Author Trail has been overwhelming. Jane's sense of humor and ability to turn the plot make this book series truly comfort food for your brain. Spanning her early days growing up in Canterbury, Connecticut, to her residence now in Baltic, Connecticut, life has provided her with down-home New England characters. She enjoys life with her husband, Eddy, and their family, and her two cats, Ozzie, aka Mr. Striper, and Harriet. Watch for Harriet's appearance in Gone Fishing: The Sinker. Jane is also working on a collection of short stories and poems, portions of which will appear in her blog. For more information, you can visit, JaneHerrDesrosiers.com as well as Facebook.com/JaneHerrDesrosiers. One reader's review: "Excellent read. Author does a great job of developing the characters and easily transports us to Piney Bluffs, Maine. The main character is a strong, loyal woman of character, and it was easy to come to care about her. Family, love, humor, suspense-this book has it all. Was a delightful read. I'll watch for the author's next release!
The Summer of Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is a delightful collection of short stories and poems. Jane Herr Desrosiers, a truly gifted author and talented writer, has completed this most recent book that chronicles glimpses of Connecticut summers, the ups and downs of a life well lived, and the creativity of personalities within these narratives. There is a light within each piece that shines bright on one's ability to laugh, love, and cry at ourselves. The richness and honesty of the characters in the stories and artistry in the poems make this a book you will turn to again and again to remember and feel the honesty of a simpler time in life. The reader will experience the many sensations as the author leads you from one season to another. This truly is a keeper for your reading pleasure. Follow her at http//www.janeherrdesrosiers.com; or on Facebook at Jane Herr Desrosiers; or on her blog, See Jane, See Jane Write; or email at janedesrosiers51@gmail.com.
Gone Fishing: The Line Sinker is a powerful and delectable tale of a young mother searching for answers to questions regarding her own mother, and a journey of discovery that yields answers and new meaning to her life and the lives of others around her. On the eve of 1981, the drama continues to unfold in this, the third and final installment of the Gone Fishing trilogy, Gone Fishing: The Sinker. In this stunning finish, we follow Ethel as she endeavors to discover the identity of the other woman in the picture with her mother. This picture is the last unexplained item in a cherished collection of Ethel’s mother’s things. Will this unknown woman know the whereabouts of Ethel’s half sister? Will Ethel ever understand the circumstances that brought her mother to take a vow of silence? And who was in that terrible accident on that snowy evening? Did they survive? A world of adoption and a home for unwed mothers reveals to Ethel the true price her mother paid, as Ethel and her husband, Charlie, travel throughout New England to find the answers. And through it all, the colorful characters of Piney Bluffs, beginning with Ethel’s Daddy, Eddy, and on to Caleb, Sadie, Miss Ruthie, Big Beulah, Ginny and the rest, remind Ethel of the goodness of small-town Maine that surrounds her as she follows her heart to the truth. This truth will give a voice to the silence of her mother’s past. Piney Bluffs, and its spirit, creativity, and Yankee ingenuity, is a blueprint for all small New England towns to embrace. Follow her at http//www.janeherrdesrosiers.com or on Facebook at Jane Herr Desrosiers. For her blog: See Jane, See Jane Write.
It is the fall of 1980 when Ethel O'Connor follows the letters and pictures in her Momma's box, the only possession she thinks she inherited from the mother she lost at birth, to the quiet town of Oxford, Maine, where her mother, Stephanie, was born. Ethel and Charlie's young son isn't walking, and Ethel wonders if there is some congenital disease she should know about on her mother's side. But the mystery of her mother is not answered by letters or pictures and certainly not from the visit to O
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