The Wings of Poppy Pendleton
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In this compelling new time-slip mystery, a little girl goes missing from her family’s castle in the Thousand Islands of New York. Eighty-five years later, a journalist teams up with a woman living on Koster Isle to find out what happened to Poppy, once and for all.
1907. On the eve of her fifth birthday, Poppy Pendleton is tucked safely in her bed, listening to her parents entertain New York’s gilded society in their Thousand Islands castle; the next morning, she is gone, and her father is found dead in his smoking room.
1992. Though Chloe Ridell lives in the shadows of Poppy’s castle, now in ruins, she has little interest in the mystery that still captivates tourists and locals alike. She is focused on preserving the island she inherited from her grandparents and reviving their vintage candy shop. Until the day a girl named Emma shows up on Chloe’s doorstep, with few possessions, save a tattered scrapbook that connects her to the Pendleton family. When a reporter arrives at Chloe’s store, asking questions about her grandfather, Chloe decides to help him dig into a past she’d thought best left buried. The haunting truth about Poppy, they soon discover, could save Emma’s life, so Chloe and Logan must work together to investigate exactly what happened long ago on Koster Isle.
“[A] propulsive time-swapping tale. . . . Fans of WWII inspirationals will love this.” Publishers Weekly on The Curator’s Daughter
“Readers will delight in this story that illustrates how the past can change the present.” Lisa Wingate, national bestselling author of Before We Were Yours, on Catching the Wind
- Standalone dual-timeline historical mystery
- Clean, suspenseful historical fiction, perfect for fans of Susan Meissner or Lisa Wingate
- Book length: 95,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book groups
Telling the stories of two women separated by a century but connected by past secrets, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton is an enthralling novel.
[A] captivating dual-timeline novel. . . . [The] central mystery is layered and exciting. . . . Dobson’s characters find redemption, discover their own strength, and experience the power of family relationships to pull us down—or lift us up.
On an atmospheric island with a ruined castle, a page-turning mystery unfolds. The Wings of Poppy Pendleton is a story of strength born of fragility, of joy born of despair, and hope born of brokenness. Melanie Dobson writes with a heart bent toward healing, and again she delivers an intriguing story of the bonds of family, the mystery of time and the power of love.
From the first page, I was hooked on this story of identities lost and found, of hearts broken and made new. I fell in love with the haunting setting, complex characters, and the ultimate redemption in The Wings of Poppy Pendleton. This captivating tale seamlessly weaves past and present for a layered tapestry you won’t want to miss.
Mystery at every turn threads The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, Melanie Dobson’s captivating family saga set amid the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River. Through plot twists and the gradual unfolding of deeply buried secrets dawns the realization that our determinations are not always best, but that truth, seeking forgiveness and moving forward in faith in the sure light of God’s love is the path to peace and greatest joy. Absolutely fascinating and beautifully written—I could not put this book down!
The Wings of Poppy Pendleton is a hauntingly beautiful time-slip mystery overflowing with hidden secrets that impact multiple generations. Dobson's skillful artistry of words brings the Thousand Island setting to life, weaving both past and present with complex characters, page-turning intrigue, hints of romance, and inspiring faith-filled hope. Superb storytelling that will resonate long after you finish the last page.
A castle. A tragedy. And the majestic Thousand Islands. Melanie Dobson creates a timeless time-slip mystery that bounces from the stories of two little girls and two troubled women, two different historical periods, and the mysteries surrounding their lives. Intriguing. Powerful. A novel to experience, ponder, and share.
- Title: The Wings of Poppy Pendleton
- Author: Melanie Dobson
- Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
- Print Publication Date: 2023
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781496474599, 9781496474575, 1496474570, 1496474597
- Resource ID: LLS:9781496474599
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-08T20:01:07Z