Dust Spells

In the book "When the Moon Was Ours," Stella Fischer hides moonshine for delivery to make enough money to escape to Hollywood. She and her sisters run a boarding house, but when they discover a magical passage, they meet Archie, who may not be all he seems. Stella must discover the truth before a storm more deadly than dust destroys her and everyone she loves.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2024
Publisher: CamCat Publishing, LLC

Stella Fischer's dreams were being obstructed by a dust storm, but she soon realized that there were storms more lethal than dust. Since the dust storms arrived and turned her world upside down, Stella has been spending her mornings hiding moonshine in laundry stacks for delivery before returning home to help her sisters, Lavinia and Mattie, run their family home turned boarding house. Her goal is to make enough money to finally escape to Hollywood, where she can pursue her acting career. Stella is determined to stay focused and has no time for distractions, especially from Lloyd, a handsome drifter who works as a hired hand at the boarding house.

When the group decides to forage for building materials at an abandoned cider mill, they discover a magical passage that sends them back to the mill in its prime. There, they meet Archie, a man trapped in the realm who can conjure lavish parties and bring back a world of joy and splendor. Stella is immediately drawn to Archie, and they begin to spend more time together. However, she soon realizes that Archie isn't all he seems, and she must discover the truth before a storm more deadly than dust destroys her and everyone she loves.

Stella's journey is filled with danger and adventure, and she must rely on her wits and the help of her friends to survive. She discovers that Archie has a dark past and is being controlled by a powerful force that threatens to destroy both the mill and the realm. Stella must confront Archie and his allies, and she must make difficult choices that will have a lasting impact on her and the world around her.

When the dust finally clears, Stella emerges stronger and more determined than ever. She has learned that there are storms more deadly than dust, but she also knows that she has the strength and courage to face them. She returns to Hollywood, where she finally achieves her dream of becoming a successful actress. Stella's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

For readers who love The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale or enjoy The Diviners by Libba Bray, When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore, and Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor, Stella Fischer's journey is a must-read.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 150 x 224 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780744308464