Historical · Romance
The Giver of Stars
In 1930s Kentucky, a young English bride joins a travelling library of women who deliver books on horseback to isolated mountain families. The work brings friendship and plenty of local opposition.
- First published
- 2019
- Pace
- medium
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a warm, uplifting historical novel about women, books and close friendships.
Skip this if you want much historical depth; it is a comfortable, plot-driven read that simplifies many issues.
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