<b>Writing in the tradition of Jan Karon and Maeve Binchy, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Darcie Chan returns readers to Mill River, the charming town whose residents experience surprises and sorrows, witness acts of goodwill and kindness, embrace family love and friendship - and uncover age-old secrets and heartaches.</b><br><br>These days, Mill River, Vermont, is a hive of activity. Karen Cooper bids farewell to her husband, Nick, as he leaves for Saudi Arabia to work as a contractor. But when he goes missing, Karen turns to beloved nonagenarian Father O'Brien for counsel. Kyle Hansen and Claudia Simon blissfully prepare for their wedding - until a new acquaintance threatens their romance. Emily DiSanti, haunted by a tragedy that tore her world apart a decade ago, is renovating the old McAllister mansion, eager to restore its former beauty and to find peace in the intense workload. All these lives - and the lives of others in this small town - move forward, bump up against one another, and intertwine. And when a cache of letters is discovered, a powerful and unexpected secret comes to light - one rooted deeply in the childhood of the longtime priest who has touched the lives of everyone in Mill River.<br><br><b>Praise for <i>The Promise of Home</i></b><br><br>"Chan has once again told a mesmerizing tale about how difficult yet beautiful navigating the river of life can be. This author is, quite simply, an amazing storyteller."<b> - Fredericksburg <i>Free Lance-Star</i></b><br><br>"Difficult to put down . . . [a] celebration of the healing power of community."<b> - <i>BOOKLIST </i></b><br><br> "Who better to satisfy [summer] reader cravings than Darcie Chan. . . . Read on - and keep turning those pages [until you] find yourself looking forward to Darcie Chan's next novel. Whew."<b> - <i>Hudson Valley News</i></b><br><br>"This serene backdrop is the perfect juxtaposition to the internal turmoil of Karen Cooper. Together the townsfolk make a well-rounded novel full of desperation, hope and redemption. This is a beautiful addition to the Mill River series, yet also reads well as a stand-alone novel."<b> - <i>RT Book Reviews</i></b><br><br> "[A] layered and heartwarming novel that intertwines a number of engaging contemporary storylines and intersperses them with . . . fascinating insights and historical details along the way. A light-handed affirmation of the power of love, faith, and community."<b> - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br><br> <b>Praise for Darcie Chan's <i>The Mill River Redemption</i></b><br><br> "An enchanting storyteller, Chan is one of those rare authors who makes you feel more fully alive."<b> - Elizabeth Letts, author of <i>The Eighty-Dollar Champion</i></b><br><br> "An engrossing page-turner [with] sympathetic and relatable characters."<b><i> - Library Journal</i></b><br><i><br></i><b>Praise for<i> The Mill River Recluse</i></b><br><br> "A heartwarming story."<b> - <i>Examiner.com</i></b><br><br> "Chan's sweet novel displays her talent. . . . A comforting book about the random acts of kindness that hold communities together."<b> - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br><br> "A real page-turner."<b> - <i>IndieReader</i></b><br><br> "Chan does an amazing job with pacing while maintaining continuity and weaving universal themes such as friendship, love, new beginnings and overcoming adversities into small town life."<b> - <i>RT Book Reviews</i></b><br><br> "This debut novel is a genre-breaking thriller with romantic overtones that should appeal to both men and women."<b> - <i>Huntington News<br></i></b><br> <b>Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more.</b>
