Amanda Cox
The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery
The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery
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Amanda Cox's novel "Old Depot Grocery" explores themes of loneliness, isolation, mother-daughter relationships, and the strength of the female spirit. It follows the lives of Sarah Ashby in the present day and Glory Ann in 1965, navigating the complexities of their relationship and the secrets they keep. The book received a starred review from Booklist and was named a 2022 Christy Award Book of the Year.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2021
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
"Old Depot Grocery" by Amanda Cox is a captivating book that has been recognized with the 2022 Christy Award for Book of the Year. Readers are drawn into the story of the Old Depot Grocery and its remarkable women, who face themes of loneliness, isolation, and the strength of the female spirit.
The novel follows two timelines: present-day and 1965. In the present day, Sarah Ashby returns to her childhood home, determined to fulfill her long-held dream of running the Old Depot Grocery alongside her mother and grandmother. However, she is met with a devastating surprise when her mother, Rosemary, announces that the store is closing. Sarah and her grandmother, Glory Ann, form a pact to save the store, but Rosemary has worked her entire life to prevent her daughter from following in her footsteps.
The 1965 timeline reveals the story of Glory Ann, who is pregnant with her deceased fiancé's baby and is forced into a marriage of convenience with a shopkeeper to preserve the family reputation. Glory Ann vows never to love again, but her promise is tested when she falls in love with a young man named Jack.
Cox's writing is masterful, as she explores the complexity of the mother-daughter dynamic, the impact of secrets on our lives, and the healing power of truth-telling. The characters are well-developed, and the reader can truly empathize with their struggles and triumphs.
"Old Depot Grocery" is a poignant novel that waltzes between grief and joy as its mothers and daughters grow to appreciate each other's strengths. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys emotionally rich and redemptive fiction.
Weight: 354g
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780800737412
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