Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone

by Phaedra Patrick

Overview

A delightful gem of a novel about family, forgiveness and finding your way

Moonstone for empathy. Azurite for memories. Lapis lazuli for truth…

Benedict Stone has settled into a complacent and predictable routine. Business at his jewelry shop has dried up; his marriage is on the rocks. His life is in desperate need of a jump start—and then a surprise arrives at his door in the form of his audacious teenage niece, Gemma. Reckless and stubborn, she invites herself into Benedict’s world and turns his orderly life upside down. But she might just be exactly what he needs to get his life back on track.

Filled with colorful characters and irresistible charm, Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone is a luminous reminder of the unbreakable bonds of family, and shows that having someone to embrace life with is always better than standing on your own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778330899
Publisher:	Park Row Books
Publication date:	04/10/2018
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	284,383
Product dimensions:	5.31(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Phaedra Patrick is the bestselling author of several novels, including The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, which has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide. Her second novel, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie. An award-winning short story writer, she previously studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Phaedra lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her family.

Editorial Reviews

"Novels about love and second chances abound right now, but Patrick's follow-up to her debut, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, rises to the top with its clever plot, utterly charming characters, and warmly believable conclusion. A perfect read for lovers of Antoine Laurain's The Red Notebook, Gabrielle Zevin's The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, and Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove." -Library Journal, starred review

"In her delightful second novel, Patrick once again imbues objects with magic... More importantly, a long-held secret is divulged, a feud ended, and the varied meanings of family explored." -Publishers Weekly

"Patrick follows her hit debut, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, with a second novel that evokes a similarly delightful sentimental and cozy feeling... Readers will be charmed by Patrick's quirky characters and sweet premise." -Booklist

"Heartwarming." -Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

01/01/2017
Patrick follows up her attention-getting debut, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, with the story of Benedict Stone, whose marriage and jewelry store are clattering downward. Redemption arrives in the form of gutsy teenage niece Gemma. With a 100,000-copy first printing.

Library Journal

In the English town of Noon Sun, jeweler Benedict Stone is lamenting the demise of his marriage and obsessing over how to win back his wife, Estelle, as his teenaged niece, Gemma, from America arrives. Can Gemma help Benedict face past worries and help mend his marriage? Narrator James Langton’s interpretation of this story is enchanting. Forty-something Benedict’s stiff and nervous British speech patterns and Gemma’s American teen enthusiasm and angst are delivered flawlessly. The listener connects with Estelle’s frustration over Benedict’s need for the perfect family while feeling her pain that she cannot provide it for him. Langston’s ability to verbalize male and female characters with equal perceptiveness adds dimension to this humorous and heartfelt story. Patrick begins each chapter explaining gemstones and their meanings, adding texture to the book. S.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

JULY 2017 - AudioFile