{"product_id":"all-that-shimmers-9781966089001","title":"All That Shimmers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn enchantingly romantic historical fiction novel of self-discovery and the nature of one's true worth. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour destiny is a man of sterling and gold . . . by a woodland fairy, her future is foretold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile World War I rages in Europe, Vanessa Perkins, a vivacious nanny with a whimsical imagination, enjoys summering with her wealthy Boston employers at a glamorous lakeside resort. There she meets Avery, a gentle botanist, and Ned, a dashing aristocrat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in a brutal orphanage, Vanessa dreams of being part of a close family like Avery's, but Ned's charm and privileged world are intoxicating. While confronting an agonizing decision, she discovers an enchanted grove in the forest, where enigmatic water nymphs and a fairy's prophecy inspire her to be bold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut there's a price for breaking society's rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd when the Spanish flu starts killing people she cares about, Vanessa's choices will either bring her closer to the love and family she craves or drag her into more danger than she ever imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReviewers say: \"A spectacular and bittersweet saga of loss, hope, and love. Tragic and hopeful in equal measure, this is a heartfelt, character-driven romance that tugs at your heartstrings from start to finish. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy now and enter the enchanting world of Twin Birch House!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmbrose, Kady:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kady Ambrose is a historical fantasy author whose prior work has been published in short-story anthologies and \"Woman's World\" magazine. Her alter-ego is Lynne Moses, a screenwriter, playwright and writing consultant who taught story development in Los Angeles at UCLA Extension and elsewhere. She lives in Paris, where she and her husband are happily bossed around by their sweet little Yorkie-mix, Saylie.","brand":"Anqa Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51276822118674,"sku":"9781966089001","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b443d9dc-4ca4-4516-a6b0-8c871130d252.jpg?v=1747141056","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/all-that-shimmers-9781966089001","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}