Margery recruits Alice to help her with her passion project, a travelling library. When Alice becomes acquainted with a local scorned woman, her life changes.

However, when Alice arrives in Kentucky to begin married life with wealthy Bennett Van Cleve, she finds her new husband is unable to return her affections and her father in law rules the household. The Giver of Stars begins with Alice Wright, a British woman who makes the decision to marry an American man, saying goodbye to life in England. The Giver of Stars enthralls from the first page to the last, thanks to unforgettable cast and narrative, which was inspired by the real life achievements of a pioneering group of Kentucky women. This new novel from Moyes is generous story about female friendship, loyalty, passion, hard work and the power of books. The number one bestselling author, appreciated worldwide, JoJo Moyes delves into depression era Kentucky with her new novel, The Giver of Stars. ‘Well, it would involve riding to some of our more remote dwellings, and providing reading materials to those who might not otherwise be able to travel to the country libraries, due to, say, ill-health, frailty or lack of transportation.’ Can they pull together to overcome their greatest challenge yet?Ī love letter to the power of books and literature and their ability to bring us together and deliver the truth, as well as a tribute to female friendship, The Giver of Stars is the book that Jojo Moyes was born to write. Then a body is found in the mountains, rocking the close-knit community and tearing the women apart as one of them becomes the prime suspect. Transforming the lives of so many is all the impetus they need to take such risks.Īnd for Alice, her new job and blossoming friendships become an unexpected lifeline, providing her with the courage she needs to make some tough decisions about her marriage. The heart and backbone of the small community of Salt Lick, a woman who isn’t afraid of anything or anyone, Margery is on a mission.Įnlisting Alice, along with three other women, all from very different backgrounds, to join her, the band of unlikely sisters battle the elements and unforgiving terrain – as well as brave all manner of dangers and social disapproval – to ride hundreds of miles a week to deliver books to isolated families.

But she soon realises that swapping the twitching curtains of suburbia for newlywed life in the wild mountains of Kentucky isn’t the answer to her prayers.

Handsome American businessman Bennett Van Cleve represents a fresh start.

Inspired by a remarkable true story, the unforgettable journey of five extraordinary women living in extraordinary and perilous times.Īlice Wright has travelled halfway across the world to escape her stifling life in England.

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