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The Silver Bough takes readers to the once-famed apple‑laden coast of Scotland, where the village of Appleton echoes with folklore and a lingering sense of former glory. After a landslide isolates the town, its inhabitants find themselves amidst legendary beings, hidden chambers, and a rare fruit that could revive the town’s long‑lost fortunes. Three American women, each with different reasons for visiting Appleton, become drawn into an Otherworld where ancient traditions and modern lives intertwine, promising a revival of luck, love, and the village’s storied past.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Lisa Tuttle
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