All That Shimmers

An enchantingly romantic historical fiction novel of self-discovery and the nature of one's true worth.

Your destiny is a man of sterling and gold . . . by a woodland fairy, her future is foretold.

While World War I rages in Europe, Vanessa Perkins, a vivacious nanny with a whimsical imagination, enjoys summering with her wealthy Boston employers at a glamorous lakeside resort. There she meets Avery, a gentle botanist, and Ned, a dashing aristocrat.

Raised in a brutal orphanage, Vanessa dreams of being part of a close family like Avery's, but Ned's charm and privileged world are intoxicating. While confronting an agonizing decision, she discovers an enchanted grove in the forest, where enigmatic water nymphs and a fairy's prophecy inspire her to be bold.

But there's a price for breaking society's rules.

And when the Spanish flu starts killing people she cares about, Vanessa's choices will either bring her closer to the love and family she craves or drag her into more danger than she ever imagined.

Reviewers say: "A spectacular and bittersweet saga of loss, hope, and love. Tragic and hopeful in equal measure, this is a heartfelt, character-driven romance that tugs at your heartstrings from start to finish. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy."

Buy now and enter the enchanting world of Twin Birch House!

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All That Shimmers

An enchantingly romantic historical fiction novel of self-discovery and the nature of one's true worth.

Your destiny is a man of sterling and gold . . . by a woodland fairy, her future is foretold.

While World War I rages in Europe, Vanessa Perkins, a vivacious nanny with a whimsical imagination, enjoys summering with her wealthy Boston employers at a glamorous lakeside resort. There she meets Avery, a gentle botanist, and Ned, a dashing aristocrat.

Raised in a brutal orphanage, Vanessa dreams of being part of a close family like Avery's, but Ned's charm and privileged world are intoxicating. While confronting an agonizing decision, she discovers an enchanted grove in the forest, where enigmatic water nymphs and a fairy's prophecy inspire her to be bold.

But there's a price for breaking society's rules.

And when the Spanish flu starts killing people she cares about, Vanessa's choices will either bring her closer to the love and family she craves or drag her into more danger than she ever imagined.

Reviewers say: "A spectacular and bittersweet saga of loss, hope, and love. Tragic and hopeful in equal measure, this is a heartfelt, character-driven romance that tugs at your heartstrings from start to finish. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy."

Buy now and enter the enchanting world of Twin Birch House!

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All That Shimmers

All That Shimmers

by Kady Ambrose
All That Shimmers

All That Shimmers

by Kady Ambrose

Overview

An enchantingly romantic historical fiction novel of self-discovery and the nature of one's true worth.

Your destiny is a man of sterling and gold . . . by a woodland fairy, her future is foretold.

While World War I rages in Europe, Vanessa Perkins, a vivacious nanny with a whimsical imagination, enjoys summering with her wealthy Boston employers at a glamorous lakeside resort. There she meets Avery, a gentle botanist, and Ned, a dashing aristocrat.

Raised in a brutal orphanage, Vanessa dreams of being part of a close family like Avery's, but Ned's charm and privileged world are intoxicating. While confronting an agonizing decision, she discovers an enchanted grove in the forest, where enigmatic water nymphs and a fairy's prophecy inspire her to be bold.

But there's a price for breaking society's rules.

And when the Spanish flu starts killing people she cares about, Vanessa's choices will either bring her closer to the love and family she craves or drag her into more danger than she ever imagined.

Reviewers say: "A spectacular and bittersweet saga of loss, hope, and love. Tragic and hopeful in equal measure, this is a heartfelt, character-driven romance that tugs at your heartstrings from start to finish. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and fantasy."

Buy now and enter the enchanting world of Twin Birch House!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781966089001
Publication date: 05/13/2025
Pages: 348
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.78(d)

About the Author

Kady Ambrose is a historical fantasy author whose prior work has been published in short-story anthologies and "Woman's World" magazine. Her alter-ego is Lynne Moses, a screenwriter, playwright and writing consultant who taught story development in Los Angeles at UCLA Extension and elsewhere. She lives in Paris, where she and her husband are happily bossed around by their sweet little Yorkie-mix, Saylie.
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