Summary
In the small river town of La Luna, Louisiana, Calla Lily Ponder enjoys a blissful childhood at her mother's side, learns the art of healing through the humble womanly art of "fixing hair," and encounters first love with a boy named Tuck. When Tuck leaves her, Calla transforms her sorrow into inspir... Full description
Summary: |
In the small river town of La Luna, Louisiana, Calla Lily Ponder enjoys a blissful childhood at her mother's side, learns the art of healing through the humble womanly art of "fixing hair," and encounters first love with a boy named Tuck. When Tuck leaves her, Calla transforms her sorrow into inspiration and heads for the wild and colorful city of New Orleans--where she realizes the full power of her "healing hands" and Tuck presents her with an offer that is colored by the memories of lost love. |
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Physical Description: |
395 p. ; 25 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780060175313 0060175311 |
Author Notes: |
Well's novel, The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder, made the New York Times Bestseller list in 2016. Wells was born in Central Louisiana and grew up on a working plantation where her family lived since 1795. She currently lives on an island near Seattle. (Bowker Author Biography) |