Promises of Change (Covington) [Paperback]

Joan Medlicott (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2009 | Series: Covington

In Covington, life seems settled into blissful domesticity. Happily married now, Hannah and Max together nurture the parkland they saved from developers. But their peaceful life is shattered when Max's estranged son, Zachary, returns from India with his pregnant wife, Sarina. Soon there will be a new baby in Covington, and Hannah and Sarina bond while shopping in preparation for the blessed event. But Hannah worries about the rift that still exists between Zachary and his father. Can it possibly be repaired? Despite her instant affection for Sarina -- and for baby Sarah when she arrives -- Hannah worries that Zachary's return may cause more heartache than joy. Has their quiet peace fled forever?

Interwoven with the continued stories of Grace, Amelia, and others who have joined their circle, this beautiful and touching tale is a moving addition to the Covington series, sure to be cherished by readers new and old.

Editorial Reviews

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Medlicott’s ladies of Covington return. Amelia, Grace, and Hannah are a little more settled than when we saw them last. Despite Hannah being married and Grace’s Bob living next door, they still live together, occasional prickliness and all. While they cope with getting older, their extended friends and family continue to rely on them for help and encouragement. Hannah’s husband, Max, is especially in need. His estranged son, Zachary, shows up on his doorstep with his very pregnant Indian wife. They were living in India when riots broke out, and her family insisted they seek safety in America. But Zachary has a wanderlust that won’t be denied. Grace gets involved with a young soldier returned from Iraq who has post-traumatic stress syndrome, and Amelia frets that Miriam and Sadie, her newly formed family, will leave once Miriam’s new beau arrives. Medlicott’s true-to-life characters and situations reverberate with authenticity and leave readers feeling as though they’ve been with friends. --Maria Hatton

About the Author

Joan Medlicott was born and raised on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She lives with her husband in the mountains of North Carolina. Visit her website at www.joanmedlicott.com.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Gallery Books; Original edition (January 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416524584
• ISBN-13: 978-1416524588
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Joan Medlicott was born and raised on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She lives with her husband in the mountains of North Carolina. Visit her website at www.joanmedlicott.com.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Covington installment, February 24, 2009

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Ms. Honest Opinion (WDM, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Promises of Change (Covington) (Paperback)

I have read almost all of this series and have loved virtually every one. This one focuses on Hannah and her stories more than the others, although all our favorite characters are there to some extent. I appreciate that the author has "matured" the characters enough that grudges aren't kept for long periods of time anymore. That was a bit much in some of the earlier works. This one is just a gentle, wonderful story of the lives of some very interesting people, with very believable situations and reactions. I just loved it. And, from the little spoilers in this book about the last one, Unexpected Family, I'm going to go back and read that one as well (I'd initially decided not to because Amelia has been known for her grudge holding and the story sounded like she could have taken a hundred pages to accept the new people in her life, but the author seems to have mellowed Amelia a bit in that respect and for that I'm grateful). While I'd recommend starting at the beginning of the series, it wouldn't be too confusing to just start here. Thank you, Medlicott, for giving us a series of books with mature, lovable characters and their struggles and triumphs!!!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ladies of Covington Series, February 22, 2009

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Donna Hochradel "Dee" (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Promises of Change (Covington) (Paperback)

I love the Ladies of Covington series, and Joan Medlicott's recent addition to the series is a very good read. If you are a female senior and love to read, start reading this series today!!

Thanks to Amazon.com for carrying this book, and thanks for getting it to me so quickly.

Dee

Ohio

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Yet, February 7, 2009

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M. Park (Reynolds, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Promises of Change (Covington) (Paperback)

This may be the best of the Covington Series yet. New and exciting things keep happening to the Covington Ladies. This shows we really are only as old as we feel. Easy to follow and a real attention keeper.