*"Not since To Kill a Mockingbird *has a story impacted me like this." -- COLLEEN COBLE , USA Today bestselling author of Seagrass Pier
Wingate****is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers and nonwriters alike. --Booklist
Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing -- until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to T he Story Keeper 's hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought she'd left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher than she's willing to pay.
Review
"A gift for crafting a story. Lisa Wingate never disappoints. " - USA TODAY
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" A novel of remarkable depth and power. Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this." --** COLLEEN COBLE**, USA Today bestselling author of Seagrass Pier
Wingate****is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers and nonwriters alike. --Booklist
Wingate's latest tale is beautifully crafted and has so many layers to appeal to readers. The plot moves at a quick pace to keep readers enthralled and turning the pages to discover what happens next. -- RT Bookreviews Magazine. TOP PICK
"For anyone who enjoys master storytellers such as Adriana Trigiani and Karen White. The Story Keeper... transports readers across time." - JULIE CANTRELL, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Into the Free.
"I am in awe of Lisa Wingate's talent. [She] turns my gaze toward heaven's door." - DEBBIE MACOMBER NYT #1 Bestselling Author
From the Back Cover
Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing -- until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keeper 's hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought she'd left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher than she's willing to pay.