When Autumn Leaves
by Amy S. Foster
Summary
Amy Foster's debut novel, When Autumn Leaves, "is a parable for the modern world, where we can believe in redemption facilitated by magical thinking. Amy S. Foster maps a songline for ideal community using the felicitous phrasing of a lyricist to build bridges between worlds known and unknown. She has an ear for the music of time. We are enthralled by her alchemy as we watch ordinary lives become extraordinary," writes Linda Rogers, Victoria Poet Laureate
Thanks to a promotion, the gentle and wise witch Autumn must leave her magical, Pacific coast hamlet, Avening. She must select her successor from a list of thirteen names. It's no easy task, for each person on the list holds a special power, which may or may not benefit the town. With time nearly out, Autumn decides to choose her new disciple by means of a contest.
In this enchanting fantasy, readers meet a cast of offbeat women, each with her own special talents: shy Ellie, who can make herself invisible; middle-aged Stella, the local advice columnist, who is also a healer; and Molly, who has been hiding her preternatural gifts since she was a little girl. The star of the story is Avening itself, a remarkable place that is the product of women's dreams.
Praise
"A fantastic debut full of the things I love best in a good fantasy, but I especially appreciated the fully-realized, quirky characters and the big sense of wonder that spills from every page." — Charles de Lint
"Debut novelist Foster is a songwriter, and it shows in the lyrical quality of this novel ... the romantic, mystical setting and appealing characters will delight readers searching for a modern-day fairy tale." — Booklist
"Fans of Alice Hoffman (Practical Magic) and Joanne Harris (Chocolat) will love getting to know the residents of this cozy, charming little town. Highly recommended." — Library Journal
About the Author
Amy was born in Victoria, Canada. She turned from an interest in international business to an interest in poetry, and moved to London to launch her poetry career. It was there she began to set her lyrics to music. She has penned two number one hits with Michael Buble, and is known for her easy, conversational, story-telling songs. When Autumn Leaves, released September 2009, is the first in a series novels Amy plans set in the magical Pacific Coast hamlet Avening. Amy lives in Vancover, British Columbia with her partner Matt Freeman and two daughters.
Learn more at www.amysfoster.com
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