Critically acclaimed author Julie Lawson Timmer returns with a tale of how community can heal the brokenness in all of us.
Markie, a fortysomething divorcée who has suffered a humiliating and very public fall from marital, financial, and professional grace, moves, along with her teenage son, Jesse, to a new town, hoping to lick her wounds in private. But Markie and Jesse are unable to escape the … unable to escape the attention of their new neighbor Mrs. Saint, an irascible, elderly New European woman who takes it upon herself, along with her ragtag group of “defectives,” to identify and fix the flaws in those around her, whether they want her to or not.
What Markie doesn’t realize is that Mrs. Saint has big plans for the divorcée’s broken spirit. Soon, the quirky yet endearing woman recruits Markie to join her eccentric community, a world where both hidden truths and hope unite them. But when Mrs. Saint’s own secrets threaten to unravel their fragile web of healing, it’s up to Markie to mend these wounds and usher in a new era for the “defectives”—one full of second chances and happiness.
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I just loved the quirky characters in this book! Very reminiscent of cozy characters. It was a fun read.
I misread the title as Mrs. Saint and the Detectives when I chose the book. Totally not what I expected, but an excellent read…and a bit of a mystery
Difficult to read! Characters were annoying! I couldn’t finish it.
My fellow girl students love this novel. Their favorite character was Markie. They were really into this novel/story you have made. I told them they should probably share it with their parents so they know what they have read in class.I mean they are in 6th grade but they still love it even if it’s probably not even for their level.I am saying a special thank you to you.My 6th graders love to read now. I am so glad I have found BookBub and also so great I have also found you!!
Wonderful read. Great characters; interesting story.