The Sea Garden

Marc Notes: When Jess arrives in Devon to receive an award, she is welcomed into Kate's home and her close unit of extended family and friends, something Jess has been missing. As this group begins reminiscing on their pasts, it becomes apparent that Jess's family history may be linked with theirs--; Provided by publisher. Publisher Marketing: Jess Penhaligon is on her way to Devon to receive an award for her botanical painting. Hosting her will be Kate, who gladly welcomes her into her home. Jess's own family fell apart several years ago, so she is grateful for Kate's friendliness -- and her close unit of extended family and friends, who embrace Jess just as warmly. Review Citations: Booklist 07/01/2014 pg. 35 (EAN 9781250046345, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2014 (EAN 9781250046345, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Willett, Marcia Born in Somerset, in the west country of England, Marcia Willett was the youngest of five girls. Her family was unconventional and musical, but Marcia chose to train as a ballet dancer. Unfortu nately her body did not develop with the classical proportions demanded by the Royal Ballet, so she studied to be a ballet teacher. Her first husband was a naval officer in the submarine service, with whom she had a son, Charles, now married and a clergyman. Her second husband, Rodney, himself a writer and broadcaster, encouraged Marcia to write novels. Echoes of the Dance is her seventh book to be published in the United States by Thomas Dunne Books; the other six, A Week in Winter, A Summer in the Country, The Children s Hour, The Birdcage, First Friends, and A Friend of the Family, are available wherever books are sold. Visit her Web site at www.devonwriters.co.uk.