Not Just a Homemaker: The Extraordinary Brooks, Paulette Paperback

Description: Title: Not Just a Homemaker: The Extraordinary Life of Sheila MacGregor Author: Brooks, Paulette Publisher: Top Drawer Publishing Binding: Paperback Pages: 254 Dimensions: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.58d Product Weight: 0.72 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9798991287302 Read this if you like your dual-timeline historical fiction with a strong sense of place and an everywoman's zeal.At the end of her remarkable life of ninety-three years, spanning a world war and three continents, Sheila MacGregor Beals donates her beautiful, forested property to create a nature preserve.In the year before the park opens, Meg, a resourceful librarian who has moved to Indiana to escape an abusive husband, is renting the farmhouse where Sheila once lived. Almost a century separates them, yet each ultimately finds solace in the same woodland retreat where they both resolve to treasure their hard-won independence.How can a single word - homemaker - be the summary of an extraordinary woman's story?After Meg finds Sheila's brief 2002 obituary with the sparse summary "she was a homemaker," she feels indignation that spurs her on with a renewed purpose to discover more about this enigmatic woman. A romantic story on the park's informational sign launches Meg's exploration of the Scottish immigrant's life. Unbeknownst to her, the account is erroneous.Who will question the story of wartime romance on a park sign? Can Meg solve the mystery of Sheila MacGregor?Rigorously researched and skillfully told, the story is rich with local history and genealogical allure. Ultimately, a story of resiliency and the power of friendship."More Than a Homemaker, " is a debut novel inspired by true events and perfect for fans of Marie Benedict and Kate Morton. Authorized Dealer Ships Fast From The USA Stock Photo - Actual Cover May Vary Hassle-Free 30 Day Returns

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