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Ivy Peterman, 27, leaves an abusive marriage with only her children and a handful of clothes behind. She finds refuge in the historic town of New Bern, Connecticut, and secures a part‑time position at the Cobbled Court Quilt Shop. There, Ivy quickly builds a hopeful outlook, supported by budding friendships and the communal warmth of quilting. A television coup, however, brings her unwittingly into the spotlight when a popular quilting show films at the shop, revealing her location to her former husband. Suddenly, Ivy is forced to confront the danger and fear that once kept her captive, this time with the steadfast support of a sisterhood forged through shared needlework and mutual strength.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Marie Bostwick
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