The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home by D. L. Norris, published by Outskirts Press on February 26, 2020, is a work of fiction that invites readers into the 1950s small-town life of Tilden, Nebraska. The narrative centers on Maggie Davis, a middle-aged widow and heiress to a grand Victorian manor, who navigates the complexities of her life alongside her spirited nine-year-old daughter, Jenna. The manor serves as both their home and a bed-and-breakfast, where lively discussions and unexpected events unfold, shaped by the colorful personalities of their guests and neighbors.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of emotions as Maggie grapples with the memories of her late husband while facing new romantic possibilities. The story intertwines humor, tragedy, and love, as a scandalous plot to swindle Maggie emerges following a sudden death that raises suspicions within her family. The interactions at the kitchen table, where no topic is off-limits, provide a vivid backdrop for the unfolding drama, making this edition of The Long Way Home a compelling exploration of community and personal resilience. With 306 pages, this edition is presented in English, capturing the essence of a bygone era through its engaging narrative.
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Set in the 1950s, The Long Way Home takes readers on a nostalgic journey with the townspeople of Tilden, a quaint community in Madison County, Nebraska. At the center of the story is Maggie Davis, a middle-aged widow, and heiress to a grand Victorian manor. The stately home, which Maggie shares with her spunky nine-year-old daughter Jenna, also serves as a bed-and-breakfast to a once regular, but now transitory, clientele. The kitchen table is the epicenter of lively conversation at the manor, where no topics are off-limits. Maggie’s out-spoken, spinster neighbor delights in keeping everyone on guard with her opinionated tirades, but she is frequently reined in by an elderly, equally forthright family member who has recently become a permanent dweller at the manor. Maggie finds herself struggling with the painful memories of her husband’s tragic death, as well as the stirrings in her heart associated with a new house guest. A scandalous scheme to swindle Maggie out of her property rides on the heels of a sudden, unexpected death, pointing to a member of the family as a suspect. Set against the backdrop of humor, tragedy, and love, the story culminates with an emotional twist.
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