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A Fall of Marigolds

by Susan Meissner
A  beautiful story of two women living a century apart, each experiencing a tragic event - A Fall of Marigolds By Susan Meissner

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"Like the golden threads of a scarf sprinkled with marigolds, Susan Meissner weaves two unspeakable New York tragedies-the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and 9/11-into a shimmering novel of love and acceptance. Meissner's heroines, Clara and Taryn, live a century apart, but their stories are connected not just by a bright scrap of fabric but by love lost. A compelling novel, A Fall of Marigolds turns fate into a triumph of spirit."-Sandra Dallas, New York Times bestselling author of True Sisters

"Meissner has crafted a thoughtful story about lost loves and times past, illustrating how quickly disaster can take away what we hold most dear, and how ultimately we must move forward with hope in our hearts."-Margaret Dilloway, bestselling author of The Care and Handling of Roses With Thorns

"A transportive, heartwarming, and fascinating novel that will resonate with readers in search of emotionally satisfying stories connecting past and present, and demonstrating the healing power of love."-Erika Robuck, bestselling author of Call Me Zelda

"Weaves a compelling tapestry of past and present, of love and loss and learning to love again, of two women connected through time in a rich and unique way."-Lisa Wingate, bestselling author of The Prayer Box and Tending Roses

"Susan Meissner knits the past and the present with the seamless skill of a master storyteller. A beautifully written, moving novel that had me gripped from the first page."-Kate Kerrigan, New York Times bestselling author of Ellis Island

"Deftly weaves a story of love and loss... an inspiring story of hope and the belief that with tomorrow comes a new day full of promise."-Lorie Conway, author/producer of "Forgotten Ellis Island"


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