More reviews for DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE!

As summer wanes (and torrential downpours send us inside to curl up with good books!), here are a few new reviews for Julie Drew's debut novel, DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE. We're loving the great response to this gorgeous book, and we're giving away three autographed copies--leave a comment to win!

Praise for DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE:

"Although Drew's haunting, mesmerizing debut focuses on a Rhode Island fishing town, in the summer of 1934, make no mistake: this is no "beach book.".... Social and personal turmoil cloud the story, as class and race conflict, the Great Depression, and labor strikes combine with intrigue and murder. Verdict: This atmospheric and compelling historical tale will surely sweep the reader into the past as Drew's word artistry paints a perfect poignant portrait of a bygone era."—Library Journal (starred review), full review here

"A sweeping drama ... Drew perfectly captures the old New England feel of her shore-town setting and lavishes attention on the period details that transport readers back to the 1930s. Anne Dodge is a richly drawn protagonist, caught in the conflicting responsibilities of early adulthood, and the secondary characters who populate the close-knit community give the novel further complexity. Fans of Tara Hyland and Elizabeth Bard will love this poignant page-turner that portrays the delicate intersections of loss, love, loyalty, betrayal, family, and identity."—Booklist, full review here

"The novel has a nice story and the writing and descriptive language helped readers visualize the story scene by scene. The description of the characters and, particularly, the budding relationship between the two sisters helped bring the words off the page and into the heart.... This book can be recommended for the poignant story with its not so fairytale unhappy ending. It reminds us of our own mortality and how the decisions we make truly affect the lives of those around us."—The Narragansett Times, full review here

"The themes of class relations and, especially, troubled economic times are relevant. Daughter of Providence is a great summer read."—The Akron Beacon Journal, full review here

"Anne is a sympathetic heroine, and Drew's storytelling is compelling."—The Cleveland Plain Dealer, full review here

Win a signed copy of Julie Drew's DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE!

It's August--the perfect time to curl up with a great new novel. Enter DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE, the debut novel from Julie Drew, on sale today.

DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE is the story of Anne Dodge, raised by her old-money father in a small town in Rhode Island. When Maria Cristina, the half-sister she never knew she had, comes to live with them, Anne sets off on a journey of discovering truths about her family--and herself.

A wonderful read for book clubs or anyone looking for a beautifully written novel told by a character that Publishers Weekly called "a memorable heroine and narrator."

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Praise for DAUGHTER OF PROVIDENCE

"[A] terrific debut novel...a great summer read." --The Akron Beacon Journal

"Set in a decaying industrial town during the Great Depression, Daughter of Providence is an engrossing story of discovery, tragedy and redemption. Julie Drew is not just a skilled storyteller. She's an historian who creates a rich background of a city in the throes of unionism, class breakdown, and social and sexual upheaval. This is a book that stays with you." --Sandra Dallas, New York Times best-selling author of The Bride's House

"In real life, binding societal expectations take over the show. ‘Success' is first class, and the heart is second class. In this moving tale, Daughter of Providence , we get to see the first class price tag is paid with those hearts." --Carolyn Chute, author of The Beans of Egypt, Maine

"First novelist Drew draws a careful portrait of both social and family problems." --Kirkus

"With a dead body in the opening pages, the upward sweep of a family drama, and assured, lyrical prose, Julie Drew leads us deep into a time and place -- Depression-era New England -- and takes us through an unforgettable summer of loss and understanding. The story is brisk and compelling, channeled through Drew's magnetic protagonist, 24-year-old Anne Dodge, a charming, confident focal point for this exceptional debut novel." --David Giffels, author of All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-down House