The Story Keeper
The Story Keeper by Lisa Wingate is a reprint edition published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. on March 17, 2020. This 448-page novel presents a narrative that intertwines the life of Jen Gibbs, a successful New York editor, with that of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl from turn-of-the-century Appalachia. As Jen discovers a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile, she becomes captivated by Sarra’s story, leading her back to the Blue Ridge Mountains and challenging her understanding of home and identity.
Readers will find a beautifully written contemporary tale that explores themes of forgiveness, family, and navigating brokenness. The narrative unfolds with elements of romance and highlights the complexities of uncovering hidden origins and unknown authorship. This edition also includes discussion questions, making it suitable for book clubs. The Story Keeper invites readers to reflect on the connections between past and present, as well as the personal costs of pursuing one’s ambitions.
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“Not since To Kill a Mockingbird has a story impacted me like this.” – COLLEEN COBLE, USA Today bestselling author of Seagrass Pier
“Wingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers and nonwriters alike.” – Booklist
Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing – until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in the turn of the century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keeper‘s hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought she’d left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster next book deal may be higher than she’s willing to pay.
- A beautifully written contemporary novel with hints of romance
- Themes of forgiveness, family, returning home, and navigating brokenness
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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