Book Beginnings and Friday56

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your e-reader and share a non-spoiler sentence or two. First Line Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Reading is my Superpower that asks you to share the first sentence of the book you're reading.

I'm excited to get into this ARC releasing October. And if you pre-order now, you get 40% off, free shipping and an autographed copy! Pre-order here.

The Premonition at Withers Farm

About the book:

In 1910 Michigan, Perliett VanHilton is a self-proclaimed rural healer, leaving the local doctor, George Wasziak, convinced she practices quackery. It doesn't help that her mother, Maribeth VanHilton, is a Spiritualist who regularly offers her services to help others speak to their dearly departed. But when Perliett is targeted by a superstitious killer, she relies on both George and an intriguing newcomer for help.

In the present day, life has not developed the way Molly Wasziak dreamed. Facing depression after multiple miscarriages, Molly is adapting to her husband's purchase of a new farm. A search for a family tree pulls Molly deep into a vintage web of deceptions, made more mysterious by the disturbing shadows and sounds in the old farmhouse.

Perliett fights for her life, and Molly seeks renewed purpose for hers as she uncovers the records of the dead. Will their voices be heard, or will time silence their truths forever?

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Book Beginnings

When death came to visit, no one ever prepared tea and cookies.

Friday 56

No! It wasn't him. It was her. It was God! it was the abhorrent aspects of life and then death. Uncontrollable, undeniable, but also unforgiveable.

My thoughts so far

Only 20% in currently and still getting to know the characters, but expecting a great reading weekend.

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16 comments:

Mark BakerSeptember 8, 2022 at 11:05 PM
The opening made me chuckle a bit. Not sure how that compares to the tone of the rest of the book.
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Lauren StoolfireSeptember 9, 2022 at 3:39 AM
I might have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!
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Juli RahelSeptember 9, 2022 at 4:28 AM
Both of these quotes are so vivid in their own way and I'm already feeling partial to Perliett from that opening! I hope you enjoy this one! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a lovely weekend :) Juli @ A Universe in Words
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Ashley SappSeptember 9, 2022 at 8:57 AM
I'm so excited for this one! Jaime Jo Wright never disappoints. Hope you have a great weekend! :)
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fredamansSeptember 9, 2022 at 10:24 AM
The irony of the beginning made me laugh out loud. Happy weekend!
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Paula ShreckhiseSeptember 9, 2022 at 11:58 AM
Can’t wait for Jaimie’s book!

My first line comes from Worthy of Legend by Roseanna White:
The sea was vengeance. The sea was justice. The sea was the hand of the Almighty, stretched out to slap and strike.
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CindySeptember 9, 2022 at 1:00 PM
I can't wait for this one!!! I hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend!!!
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Nicole SantanaSeptember 9, 2022 at 10:06 PM
I'm currently reading Worthy of Legend by Roseanna M. White. It's SO good!
"The end of the evening was at long last in sight, which lured Emily into relaxation. Too soon, however."
Hope you have a good weekend!
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EmilySeptember 10, 2022 at 4:46 AM
A spooky looking cover!

Have a great weekend!

Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My post:
https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/09/10/friday-56-american-royals-by-katharine-mcgee/
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