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Lux, a single mom struggling to support her son, unexpectedly discovers that the charming, orange‑grove town of Greengage in the Sonoma valley is not only idyllic but a literal portal to the past. One night an earthquake in 1906 traps Lux in that era, where she must balance her life in the present with the simple, family‑friendly world of the early 20th century. As Lux adapts to life in a small city of the past, she forms a deep connection with a man from that time, deepening her longing for the place that feels like home. Yet her love for her son keeps her tethered to the present, forcing her to weigh the pull of two worlds and the choices that define her future.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Melanie Gideon
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