Skyward

by Mary Alice Monroe

Genres: Family Life; Literary Fiction; Sagas; Women's Fiction

Synopsis

E.R. nurse Ella Majors has seen all the misery that she can handle. Burned-out and unsure of her next step, she accepts the temporary position as caregiver to Marion Henderson, a frightened five-year-old who suffers from juvenile diabetes.

But Ella soon realizes there is more sorrow in the isolated home than the little girl's illness can account for. Harris Henderson, a single father, seems better able to deal with the wild birds he rehabilitates in his birds-of-prey sanctuary than with his own daughter.

Then something magical begins to happen: the timeless beauty of the South Carolina coast and the majestic grace of the wild birds weave a healing spell on the injured hearts at the sanctuary. But a troubled mother's unexpected return will test the fragile bonds of trust and new love, and reveal the inherent risks and exhilarating beauty of flying free.

"A fascinating, emotion-filled narrative that's not to be missed." -Booklist (starred review)

"Monroe is in her element when describing the wonders of nature and the ways people relate to it.… Hauntingly beautiful." -Publishers Weekly

Release date: May 24, 2011

Publisher: MIRA Books

Print pages: 400