This follow-up novel to Hillwilla explores how disparate characters can grow to need and depend on one another In Hillwilla, Beatrice Desmond, a former Bostonian Ivy Leaguer, found herself in midlife on a llama farm in remote West Virginia. Clara Buckhalter, a troubled young girl, drew Beatrice out of her lonely existence. Now, Clara attends a different school at Beatrice s urging, and finds herself involved with two new friends who are confusing and intimidating yet caring. Beatrice s tantalizing friendship and romance with the dashing, wealthy, and extremely handsome Tanner Fordyce discover new and deeper connections though they continue to spar and infuriate each other. And Beatrice s farm replete with temperamental llamas; Ralph, her loyal English setter; and the occasional wild critter further serves as an oasis of refuge and healing. This sequel explores how such disparate individuals can grow to need and depend on one another, even as Beatrice finds herself confronted with a new, life-altering choice.
Beatrice Desmond, 55, lives on a remote farm nestled in a deep hollow in southern West Virginia. A native of Boston and a graduate of an Ivy League college, Beatrice is a fish out of water in Seneca County; although she maintains contact with certain friends and family, too often, Beatrice retreats into her work as a translator and editor, or into the bottle of Jack Daniel s she maintains nearby. Fate finally intervenes, requiring Beatrice to befriend and shelter Clara, an abused teenager, and accept the job of ghostwriting the memoir of her dashing but enigmatic neighbor, Tanner Fordyce. Gradually, Beatrice finds her resolute independence and crusty reserve soften, her carefully constructed barriers fall, and her guarded and self-protective nature moderates, as she explores the renewed pleasures of emotional involvement. At times sad, at times hilarious, and always quirky, Hillwilla celebrates the glories of nature, the resilience of the human spirit, the healing power derived from genuine connections with others, and the potential for reinventing ourselves at any age.
On a rainy night, Miss Lily hears a faint noise and follows it to find a wailing kitten. Miss Lily loves cats and has nine already, so adding little Wailin’ is no big deal. When Wailin’ starts feeling sick, Miss Lily takes him to the doctor and finds out Wailin’ has diabetes, but he can stay healthy with the proper care and medication. Wailin’ gets home from the doctor, and the other cats bully him. He no longer feels as though he fits in so gets sadder and sadder. Just when he thinks he will have to get used to having no friends, Miss Lily has an amazing idea. She brings chickens into her garden. Wailin’ finds unexpected friendship with the chickens. He stops being sad and remembers how to play. Even if we feel different, it’s possible to find friends in unusual places if we are open and kind. Just look at Wailin’ the cat and his eight chicken friends!
How could I be so wrong? I thought Cress had it all. She was smart and beautiful, with a loving family. She was destined for great things. So why is she working as a nanny and living in a dump? The truth is hard to comprehend, but I know one thing: I’m no knight in shining armor. But when she looks at me, I want to be. Brian is the brilliant lawyer. I’m a girl who couldn’t handle suffering. He deserves better than me. He just doesn't know it.
How could I be so wrong? I thought Cress had it all. She was smart and beautiful, with a loving family. She was destined for great things. So why is she working as a nanny and living in a dump? The truth is hard to comprehend, but I know one thing: I’m no knight in shining armor. But when she looks at me, I want to be. Brian is the brilliant lawyer. I’m a girl who couldn’t handle suffering. He deserves better than me. He just doesn't know it.
On a rainy night, Miss Lily hears a faint noise and follows it to find a wailing kitten. Miss Lily loves cats and has nine already, so adding little Wailin' is no big deal. When Wailin' starts feeling sick, Miss Lily takes him to the doctor and finds out Wailin' has diabetes, but he can stay healthy with the proper care and medication. Wailin' gets home from the doctor, and the other cats bully him. He no longer feels as though he fits in so gets sadder and sadder. Just when he thinks he will have to get used to having no friends, Miss Lily has an amazing idea. She brings chickens into her garden. Wailin' finds unexpected friendship with the chickens. He stops being sad and remembers how to play. Even if we feel different, it's possible to find friends in unusual places if we are open and kind. Just look at Wailin' the cat and his eight chicken friends!
From Buckingham Palace to Loch Ness, Bantam Travel Guide to Great Britain explores the British Isles thoroughly and accurately. This distinct guide helps the traveler plan a unique experience from horse-back riding to pub crawling.
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