the mysterious pattern-reader and political rebel

he assumes it’s related to one of her many conspiracy theories

author of Fair and Tender Ladies“Ellyn Bache draws her characters from the inside

paths not taken

All the guests present on the fateful night are still lurking in the house: scholars and collectors possibly tempted by the book

Water Moon Artwork the mysterious pattern-reader and politicalNATIONAL BESTSELLER A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical quest when a charming young physicist wanders into the shop, in this dreamlike fantasy novel. Race through a lush world of pure wonder and romancekites made of wishes that become stars, origami that holds time in its folds, and a night market in the cloudsin this lovely, cozy fantasy reminiscent of Erin Morgenstern's The Starless Sea.Booklist