The River Muse A Novel
A French chateau. A forest with secrets. A magical spring. Welcome to Le Chanson, where lost souls are found again...
At the brink of summer, Callie arrives in a secluded village in the South of France with her young daughter, after barely escaping her menacing ex-partner. Desperate to hide, she rents a cottage on the grounds of the Chateau of the Lost. Her new home sings with flowing water, rustling olive trees, and whispering poppies--an otherworldly nook of hidden magic. Little by little, she warms to her quirky neighbors--a witchy landlady, an acclaimed truffle hunter, his kind veterinarian son, and their lovable dogs. Oh, and a mischievous ghost boy.
Slowly but surely, her new friends help her discover herself again. Years earlier, she gave up music at the insistence of her ex, but as she reclaims her voice, everyone finds that her songs open hearts and heal old wounds. When her ex tracks her down, the stakes grow deadly, and she must tap into her most powerful self to protect her newfound family.
Whimsical and atmospheric, The River Muse will enchant readers with its myth and music--showing how we can find friendship, love, and our truest selves in the most unexpected places.
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Reviews from the Flock
After escaping an emotionally abusive relationship, Callie arrives in a small French village with her daughter hoping to disappear and start over quietly. But the village — and especially the music of the river — slowly begins pulling her back toward herself.
As Callie becomes more connected to the people around her, she realizes healing may mean letting others in instead of continuing to hide.
The small-town charm, lush setting, and subtle magical touches make the village feel alive. You can almost hear the river running through the pages.
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