Mystic Tea
Mystic Tea by Rea Nolan Martin, published by Wiawaka Press in November 2013, is a fiction work that explores the lives of a diverse group of women at a dilapidated monastery in upstate New York. These characters, each with their unique backgrounds and struggles, seek meaning and purpose after dedicating their lives to a church that no longer fulfills them. The narrative centers around the practical prioress Mike and the mystical hermit Augusta, alongside other compelling figures like Gemma and Arielle, as they navigate their conflicting beliefs and commitments.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of personalities and philosophies as the women confront their pasts and the challenges ahead. The story intertwines themes of spirituality and empowerment, showcasing how these characters evolve through their interactions and experiences. As Augusta’s magical sacred teas play a pivotal role in their journey, the book delves into the complexities of female relationships and the quest for identity. With 358 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the intersections of faith, purpose, and community.
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“A community of quirky, mismatched, and endearing women struggle to find meaning and purpose on a ramshackle monastery in upstate New York. Having spent their lives in service to a church that seems to no longer serve them, they are confused about their own futures and the future of the entire monastery. Led by Mike, the practical no-nonsense prioress, and Augusta, the grand ancient mystic hermit, they are joined by Gemma, a self-punishing novice, and Arielle, a firebrand jailhouse conversion who was sent there out of rehab by a “sort of angel.” The personalities, commitments, philosophies and beliefs of these and all the characters conflict and converge in ways at once perilous and enlightening. Throughout the tempestuous journey, Augusta’s magical sacred teas draw the inevitable closer and closer. Mystic Tea is a contemporary love story between young and old, franchised and disenfranchised, pedestrian and mystic. Most of all, it is a story of female empowerment as the women find the courage to confront epic challenges, creating a surprising future from the oppressive ashes of the past. It will make you smile as much as it will make you think.”–Amazon.com.
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