Description: Emily Benedict came to Mullaby, North Carolina, hoping to solve at least some of the riddles surrounding her mother's life. But the moment Emily enters the house where her mother grew up and meets the grandfather she never knew--a reclusive, real-life gentle giant--she realizes that mysteries aren't solved in Mullaby, they're a way of life.
Review Quotes: "Captivating . . . Sarah Addison Allen produces tantalizing fiction."--The Roanoke Times
"A dusting of magic, the aroma of sugary cakes swirling through the breeze, and a girl who unwittingly brings change to a town of misfits make for a sweet summer story filled with hope and forgiveness."--Beth Hoffman, author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt"Charming and entertaining . . . Don't miss this spellbinding tale."--Asheville Citizen-Times
"Allen clearly knows that all the fun is in the journey. . . . Sit back, open this book and join her."--Greensboro News & Record "An enjoyable read [with] doses of magical realism and romance."--Associated Press "Easy to devour in one sitting." --The Atlanta Journal-Constitution