5.21.2013

WoW [29]


Waiting on Wednesday [WoW] is a weekly event hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s WoW feature is:

The Secrets She Carried by Barbara Davis
Expected Publication: October 1, 2013
Publisher: NAL Trade

Summary via Goodreads...
When a young woman returns to North Carolina after a thirty-year absence, she finds that the once grand tobacco plantation she called home holds more secrets than she ever imagined.

Though Peak Plantation has been in her family for generations, Leslie Nichols can’t wait to rid herself of the farm left to her by her estranged grandmother Maggie—and with it the disturbing memories of her mother’s death, her father’s disgrace, and her unhappy childhood. But Leslie isn’t the only one with a claim to Peak.

Jay Davenport, Peak’s reclusive caretaker, has his own reasons for holding onto the land bequeathed to him by Leslie’s grandmother. Before she died, Maggie hinted at a terrible secret surrounding Adele Laveau, a lady’s maid who came to Peak during the 1930s and died under mysterious circumstances. Jay is haunted by Maggie’s story, yet the truth eludes him—until Leslie uncovers a cryptically marked grave on the property.

As they delve into the mystery of Adele’s death, Leslie and Jay discover shocking secrets that extend deep into the roots of Leslie’s family tree—secrets that have the power to alter her life forever.

Why I Can’t Wait....
I can’t help myself when it comes to stories about secrets. Maybe it’s the busy body in me but it usually makes for a great and interesting read. Plus I loved a good Southern story.

That’s what I’m waiting for…please share yours.

11 comments:

  1. This does sound interesting. I like "Southern" books, too. And love a good mystery. Great pick!
    Natflix&Books' WoW

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    1. I like a good mystery from time to time also.

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  2. This does sound really good! Great choice

    Here's my WoW

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  3. Sounds intriguing! Great pick this week!

    WOW
    Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know

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  4. This sounds like a really great read!
    Going to have to check it out :)

    You have a lovely blog!
    New follower,
    Lynn

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  5. Sounds interesting great choice you got there! :D

    here's my WoW

    Camelle @ Home Of A Book Lover

    old follower

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