Sarah Creech haalt inspiratie uit haar jeugd in de uitlopers van de Blue Ridge Mountains, waar ze opgroeide in een huis vol vrouwen die verhalen deelden over visioenen en voorgevoelens. Haar schrijven kenmerkt zich door een diepgaande verkenning van de menselijke psyche en complexe relaties. Ze duikt in thema's als lot, familie en de onzichtbare banden die mensen verbinden. Door haar onderscheidende stem dompelt Creech lezers onder in werelden vol mysterie en emotie.
A talented singer poised for success in Nashville faces her small-town past and an unforgettable old love. This engaging novel weaves together themes of romance, heartbreak, and hidden secrets, creating a soulful narrative that explores the complexities of love and ambition. The story promises a blend of emotional depth and intrigue, capturing the essence of personal growth against the backdrop of the music industry.
For generations, the Lenore women have manufactured a fragrance unlike any other. Hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains, their perfumery guards unique, mysterious ingredients. The Lenores' signature elixir is the key to success for the world's most powerful women. Willow, the coolly elegant matriarch, is the brains behind the operation. Her gorgeous golden-haired daughter, Mya, is its heart and can "read" scents and envision their power to influence events. But Willow's younger daughter, dark-haired, soulful Lucia, claims no magical touch; wanting no part of the family business, she has left the mountains to make her own way in New York City. When a divorce leaves Lucia at loose ends, she returns to the Blue Ridge Mountains and discovers trouble brewing. With the Lenore empire at stake, Lucia has suddenly begun to show signs of possessing her own special abilities. And her return to the mountains—heralded by a swarm of blue dragonflies—may be the answer they all need.