The Last of the Moon Girls
A tale of family, legacy, and hidden truths
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Amazon Publishing
Published:1st Aug '20
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Last of the Moon Girls, Lizzy returns to her family's farm to confront dark secrets and her grandmother's legacy, ultimately seeking forgiveness and understanding.
In The Last of the Moon Girls, the story unfolds around Lizzy Moon, who never intended to return to Moon Girl Farm. After eight years of distancing herself from her family's enigmatic legacy, she is compelled to come back following the death of her beloved grandmother, Althea. The farm, steeped in memories and tragedy, holds dark secrets, including the unsolved murders of two young girls that have haunted the community and tarnished her family's name. As Lizzy grapples with these painful memories, she finds herself at a crossroads between her past and her future.
Upon her return, Lizzy discovers a journal left by Althea, a Book of Remembrances designed to guide her in embracing the gifts she has inherited. This revelation ignites a desire in Lizzy to not only understand her family's history but also to reclaim her grandmother's honor. The journey leads her to reconnect with Andrew Greyson, a childhood friend who believed in Althea’s innocence and offers support as they delve into the mysteries surrounding the farm.
As Lizzy navigates through layers of family secrets and community judgment, she must confront her own identity and legacy. The Last of the Moon Girls is a poignant exploration of memory, forgiveness, and the ties that bind families together, challenging Lizzy to decide whether to embrace her heritage or turn her back on it for good.
“Fans of Tana French, Alena Dillon, and Hannah Mary McKinnon will adore Davis’ multilayered tale of intrigue, romance, and long-held biases set straight.” —Booklist
“Davis uses a fine brush to draw complex, colorful characters, including a fiercely independent protagonist whose greatest obstacle is her own self-limiting beliefs. Stepped in equal parts magical realism and beguiling mystery, The Last of the Moon Girls is a captivating story that will leave you under its luminous spell long after you turn the last page.” —Eldonna Edwards, award-winning author of This I Know and Clover Blue
“The Last of the Moon Girls is an enchanting tale of letting go and finding forgiveness. A five-star must read.” —Bette Lee Crosby, bestselling author of Emily, Gone
“Woven through the compelling mystery and suspense that keep the pages of The Last of the Moon Girls turning is a story of a powerful family legacy and the discovery of the best kind of magic—that of embracing our own gifts and finding our place in the world. A glorious, shimmering read that resonated in my soul long after I finished reading.” —Kerry Anne King, bestselling author of Everything You Are
“The Last of the Moon Girls is reminiscent of two of my all-time favorites, Sarah Addison Allen’s Garden Spells [and] Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic, because it’s witchy, full of plant magic, and painfully human.” —Kristen Fields, bestselling author of Lily in the Light
“The Last of the Moon Girls is a fantastic blend of mystery and magic, with the perfect dash of romance…a story of family and forgiveness and what it truly means to come home. From the first page to the last, I was riveted by the fascinating, heartbreaking story of the many generations of Moon girls—and, like all the best novels, I was sad when I turned the last page.” —Jane Healey, bestselling author of The Beantown Girls
ISBN: 9781542006491
Dimensions: 208mm x 140mm x 25mm
Weight: 590g
400 pages