http://freshfiction.com/contest.php?id=6408Elaine Hussey's Spring Fling
Elaine Hussey
How Far Would You Go For Your Sister?
Elaine Hussey, dubbed by reviewers as one of the "Southern literary greats," used her own gardens as inspiration for her novel, THE OLEANDER SISTERS, now available for preorder. Set in 1969 the summer Neil Armstrong walked on the moon and Hurricane Camille blew the Mississippi Gulf Coast away, this lyric novel explores just how far you would go to save someone you love. Preorder THE OLEANDER SISTERS now, and enter here to win a signed, trade paper copy of Elaine's critically acclaimed THE SWEETEST HALLELUJAH.
Elaine's best gardening tip is "Know whether your plant loves shade or sun."
THE OLEANDER SISTERS
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An emotionally riveting tale of the bonds of family and the power of hope in the sultry Deep South
In 1969, the first footsteps on the moon brighten America with possibilities. But along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, a category five storm is brewing, and the Blake sisters of Biloxi are restless for change. Beth "Sis" Blake has always been the caretaker, the dutiful one, with the weight of her family's happiness—and their secrets—on her shoulders. She dreams of taking off to pursue her own destiny, but not before doing whatever it takes to rescue her sister.
Emily Blake, an unwed mother trying to live down her past, wants the security of marriage for the sake of her five-year-old son, Andy. But secure is the last thing she feels with her new husband. Now she must put aside pride, and trust family to help her find the courage to escape.
With Hurricane Camille stirring up havoc, two sisters—each desperate to break free—begin a remarkable journey where they'll discover that in the wake of destruction lies new life, unshakable strength and the chance to begin again. Dreams are reborn and the unforgettable force of friendship is revealed in The Oleander Sisters, an extraordinary story of courage, love and sacrifice.
Contest ends: April 20, 2014
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