Wishes Under The Willow Tree: The feel-good book of 2018
Phaedra Patrick
Praise for Phaedra Patrick:‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm’ Daily Mail‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart’ Nina GeorgeFor generations, the Stone family have been making wishes on the old willow tree in their garden. And this year they’re wishing harder than ever…In the small village of Noon Sun, Benedict and Estelle thought they’d found their happy ever after. But, unable to have the children they’ve longed for, their marriage has hit the rocks and Estelle has moved out. Devastated but unwilling to accept defeat, jeweller Benedict vows to win her back – he just doesn’t know how.The unexpected – and uninvited – arrival of his estranged sixteen-year-old niece, Gemma, is the last thing he needs. But when a decades old secret is brought to light, Benedict and Estelle realise they’re not the only ones in need of a second chance. And that maybe the family they wished for has been there all along…Praise for bestselling author Phaedra Patrick’s award-winning debut The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper:‘Gorgeous’ Heat‘A charming, unforgettable story’ Harper’s Bazaar
Praise for Phaedra Patrick’s debut novel The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper (#ulink_946482b7-d3cd-5444-8fc5-e58ea5ab0879)
‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm that had me rooting for Arthur all the way.’
The Daily Mail
‘Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and the heart.’
The Sun
‘A gorgeous journey told through charms.’
Heat
‘Eccentric, charming and wise, this will illuminate your heart.’
Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop
‘A charming, unforgettable story.’
Harper’s Bazaar
‘With many poignant as well as laugh-out-loud moments, in the vein of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, this is a lovely feel-good read.’ Compass
‘As charming and witty as the title suggests.’
My Weekly
‘We love this sweet story about self-discovery.’
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PHAEDRA PATRICK studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained-glass artist, film-festival organiser and communications manager. She is a prize-winning short story writer and her debut novel was translated in twenty languages worldwide. She lives in Saddleworth with her husband and son, where she writes full-time.
Wishes Under the Willow Tree is her second novel. For more information, please visit www.phaedra-patrick.com (http://www.phaedra-patrick.com) and you can also follow Phaedra on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Contents
Cover (#u3b9ef38a-87e3-5baf-b9e0-a5cb13231860)
Praise (#ulink_d23753f5-058e-5cd5-980b-c3bc475b8208)
About the Author (#u4f01bdfe-5dd4-5d91-8de6-e426b98eb482)
Title Page (#ue182dca0-c732-5868-85cf-67d57746032b)
Dedication (#u6637e1d6-03d2-5ba0-9e93-6cf7b9e74c3c)
1. White Opal (#ulink_81f5c4a3-73ce-52f9-bfdf-c920447ca11f)
2. Ruby
3. Moonstone
4. Malachite
5. Amazonite
6. Peridot
7. Turquoise
8. Zircon
9. Aquamarine
10. Lapis Lazuli
11. Blue Jack
12. Carnelian
13. Blue Lace Agate
14. Jade
15. Fire Opal
16. Kunzite
17. Azurite
18. Red Aventurine
19. Tourmaline Quartz
20. Bloodstone
21. Tiger’s Eye
22. Sunstone
23. Garnet
24. Poppy Jasper
25. Citrine
26. Blue Topaz
27. Onyx
28. Amethyst
29. Smoky Quartz
30. Diamond
31. Black Obsidian
32. Emerald
33. Sugilite
34. Jet
35. Golden Beryl
36. Alexandrite
37. Rose Quartz
Author’s Notes
Reading group questions
Acknowledgements
Copyright
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