{"product_id":"where-light-lingers-9781956684728","title":"Where Light Lingers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSometimes the quietest miracles grow in the darkest seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter six years of caring for her ailing parents, literature professor Selwyn Aldridge is alone in the weathered Victorian house where she grew up. Grief hangs heavy in every room, and her mother's once-glorious garden is buried beneath weeds. When a bottle of morphine disappears during a moment of despair, Selwyn begins to question her grip on reality-until a radiant stranger named Blossom appears, arriving with uncanny timing and an instinct for exactly what Selwyn needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Blossom's quiet guidance, Selwyn begins to restore her mother's garden-and, slowly, her own sense of purpose. But when an old flame resurfaces, a pregnant student turns up in need, and strange disturbances echo from the garage apartment, it becomes clear Selwyn's story is far from over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the lush, literary backdrop of Oxford, Mississippi, Where the Light Lingers is a soulful novel about second chances, chosen family, and the quiet miracles that take root when we begin again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor readers who loved \u003cem\u003eThe Secret to Southern Charm\u003c\/em\u003e by Kristy Woodson Harvey or \u003cem\u003eThe Summer House\u003c\/em\u003e by Lauren K. Denton-this soulful Southern novel will speak to your heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarley, Ashley:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Ashley Farley writes heartfelt stories about women navigating life's challenges. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life struggles with resilience and grace. Best known for her Sweeney Sisters series, Ashley's books have touched the hearts of readers far and wide.A wife and mother of two young adults, for more than two decades, Ashley has split her time between Richmond and the Northern Neck of Virginia. Yet, a piece of her heart will always belong to the South Carolina Lowcountry, where she draws inspiration from the moss-draped oaks, coastal cuisine, and the warm, welcoming spirit of its people.","brand":"Ahf Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603194675474,"sku":"9781956684728","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e4eda28d-3e68-4da7-82f6-d663660a7ab9.jpg?v=1757428966","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/where-light-lingers-9781956684728","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}