Synopses & Reviews
The New York Times bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series continues, with a novel that celebrates one of America's most romantic and enduring traditions.
Sarah McClure arrived at Elm Creek Manor as a newlywed, never suspecting that her quilting lessons with master quilter Sylvia Bergstrom Compson would inspire the successful and enduring business Elm Creek Quilts, whose members have nurtured a circle of friendship spanning generations.
The Wedding Quilt opens as the wedding day of Sarah's daughter Caroline approaches. As Sarah has learned, a union celebrates not only the betrothed couple's passage into wedlock, but also the contributions of those who have made the bride and groom the unique people they are. Thus Sarah's thoughts are filled with brides of Elm Creek Manor past and present-the traditions they honored, the legacies they bequeathed, and the wedding quilts that contain their stories in every stitch.
A wedding quilt is a powerful metaphor: of sisterhood, of community, of hope for the future. The blocks in Caroline's wedding quilt will display the signatures of beloved guests. As the Elm Creek Quilters circulate amid the festive preparations with pens and fabric in hand, memories of the Manor-and of the women who have lived there, in happiness and in sorrow-spill forth, rendering a vivid pastiche of family, friendship, and love in all its varieties.
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“An outstanding series of novels about a fascinating craft.” —Booklist
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“Strong female characters … in interesting lives and times.” —New York Journal of Books
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Praise for THE LOVER'S KNOT: “Clare's first book is a fun read for those who love mysteries, romance and of course quilting! Her twists and turns in the story line make this a delightful escape.”—Alex Anderson, co-host of “The Quilt Show”, host of “Simply Quilts”
"A stitch above most craft cozies…" —Publishers Weekly
“O’Donohue debuts her Someday Quilts Mystery series with a promising story about women’s friendships and quilting. It is a pleasant, even a gentle read—except for the cheating boyfriend and the murder." —Booklist
"…Fans and those who enjoy Monica Ferris's knitting mysteries will snap this up. Not to be missed." —Library Journal
Praise for A DRUNKARD’S PATH:
“O’Donohue deftly weaves clever crime-solving with valuable quilting tips.”—Publishers Weekly
“O’Donohue aims to make those who love quilts feel right at home.” —Kirkus
“O’Donohue crafts a plot with all the twists and turns of the drunkard’s path quilt. But fear not—if you don’t quilt you will still enjoy this light-hearted mystery.”—Iloveamystery.com
“It’s easy to get wrapped up in Nell’s story. Charming.”—reviewingtheevidence.com
“Clare O’Donohue’s Someday Quilts mysteries are as intricate and magical as a real quilt. For anyone who loves a mystery or just a good story about art and quilting, A Drunkard’s Path is the perfect read to snuggle up with.”—BookLoons.com
“A captivating mystery, well told.”—Mysteriousreviews.com
Praise for THE DOUBLE CROSS:
“A wealth of quilting information for readers so inclined. Like its predecessors, it’s a fine piece of work.”—Richmond Times Dispatch
“A delightful cozy, a mystery to be sure, but also a study of relationships. Nell [Fitzgerald is] as interesting and unique a character as any quilt. The mystery is enjoyable, but it’s the appealing characters—their friendships and romantic relationships—that set this series apart from its peers.”—Mysterious reviews.com
“Interesting mix of characters. O’Donohue manages to keep all the threads interesting and the tension just high enough to keep you turning the pages. The Double Cross makes the point that cozy craft mysteries don’t lack for high tension and an exciting conclusion.”—Gumshoe review
“I have greatly enjoyed Clare O’Donohue’s first two Someday Quilts mysteries, but The Double Cross is by far my favorite. The Double Cross proves that old fashioned mysteries are not dead.”—BookLoons.com
“A knotty new Nell Fitzgerald mystery in the series that’s beguiling cozy fans and quilters alike. A fast, warm read best enjoyed while wrapped in a handmade quilt on a blustery fall day”—Monsters and Critics.com
Praise for THE DEVIL'S PUZZLE:
“A modern day Jane Marple on steroids.”—Suspense magazine
“Quilting details, a sharp picture of small-town life, likeable characters, and two appealing romantic relationships add to the enjoyment of this mainstream cozy mystery.”—Booklist
“A haven for those who love a good mystery as well as the history and colorful ambiance involved the craft of quilting. A good story with a dash of romance.”—Bookpage
“A great cozy mystery.”—Parkersburg News and Sentinel
“A clever whodunit with a slew of suspects, amiable characters, a wealth of local color, and a generous helping of quilting.”—Richmond Times Dispatch
Synopsis
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New York Times bestseller celebrates one of America’s most romantic and enduring traditions
As her daughter’s wedding day approaches, Sarah McClure reflects upon Elm Creek brides past and present—the traditions they honored, the legacies they bequeathed, the wedding quilts that contain their stories in every stitch.
Unexpectedly, Caroline confides, “I wish I had a wedding quilt, one I made myself.” Sarah yearns to grant her fervent wish, but even the most talented novice would be daunted by the task of stitching, mere days before the wedding, a worthy symbol of the couple's bonds of love, commitment, trust, and hope for the future. Turning to her cherished friends, the Elm Creek Quilters, Sarah asks them to pool their creative gifts. As the women stitch, their memories render a vivid pastiche of family, friendship, and love in all its varieties.
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Its murder before marriage in book five of the
Someday Quilts series
Nells future is on her mind, and it looks as though the pieces are coming together like a perfectly made quilt. Her relationship with police chief Jesse Dewalt is heating up, shes thinking of starting her own business, and Grandma Eleanor, is about to get hitched. But just the future seems sewn up, Jesses former NYPD partner turns updead. Nell has to scramble to keep the wedding on track, her relationship from falling apart, and herself from being the target of a stranger with a secret.
The Double Wedding Ring has romance, murder and a modern cozy feel
everything fans of the Someday Quilts series have come to love.
About the Author
Jennifer Chiaverini is the author of the New York Times bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series, as well as five collections of quilt projects inspired by the novels. Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker is her most recent book. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, she lives with her husband and sons in Madison, Wisconsin.