The Oysterville Sewing Circle

A Novel

De: Susan Wiggs

Narrado por: Khristine Hvam

The number one New York Times best-selling author brings us her most ambitious and provocative work yet - a searing and timely novel that explores the most volatile issue of our time - domestic violence.

At the break of dawn, Caroline Shelby rolls into Oysterville, Washington, a tiny hamlet at the edge of the raging Pacific.

She’s come home.

Home to a place she thought she’d left forever, home of her heart and memories, but not her future. Ten years ago, Caroline launched a career in the glamorous fashion world of Manhattan. But her success in New York imploded on a wave of scandal and tragedy, forcing her to flee to the only safe place she knows.

And in the backseat of Caroline’s car are two children who were orphaned in a single chilling moment - five-year-old Addie and six-year-old Flick. She’s now their legal guardian - a role she’s not sure she’s ready for.

But the Oysterville she left behind has changed. Her siblings have their own complicated lives and her aging parents are hoping to pass on their thriving seafood restaurant to the next generation. And there’s Will Jensen, a decorated Navy SEAL who’s also returned home after being wounded overseas. Will and Caroline were forever friends as children, with the promise of something more...until he fell in love with Sierra, Caroline’s best friend and the most beautiful girl in town. With her modeling jobs drying up, Sierra, too, is on the cusp of reinventing herself.

Caroline returns to her favorite place: the sewing shop owned by Mrs. Lindy Bloom, the woman who inspired her and taught her to sew. There she discovers that even in an idyllic beach town, there are women living with the deepest of secrets. Thus begins the Oysterville Sewing Circle - where women can join forces to support each other through the troubles they keep hidden.

Yet just as Caroline regains her creativity and fighting spirit, and the children begin to heal from their loss, an unexpected challenge tests her courage and her heart. This time, though, Caroline is not going to run away. She’s going to stand and fight for everything - and everyone - she loves.

This audiobook includes an episode of the Book Club Girl Podcast, featuring an interview with Susan Wiggs about The Oysterville Sewing Circle.

©2019 Susan Wiggs (P)2019 HarperAudio

Fabulous Story Teller

Always wonderful and this doesn’t disappoint! Loved these characters. Enjoy
Ready for the next please.

Empowering and Timely

A fun read! I loved it! It speaks to overcoming the hardships that often befall women in our modern world. It speaks to humble, honesty winning in a tough world. It speaks to women standing up against bullies. It speaks hope. It is a good story!

Great listen

inspired by how main character didn't give up when the things that happen to her.

An important read

Poignant story that includes timely mentions. Trigger warnings: domestic abuse, substance abuse, and death of a loved one. Highest recommendation

A sweet read, start to finish.

This book was so interesting to read. I loved the characters, and the good mother She became, after having the role thrust upon her. I also loved the good work she did for revealing abuse!
I’m a succor fir happy endings too.

Oysterville sewing Circle

An amazing true love story of two lost souls…The love story between Caroline and Will was so sweet…

Good story.

Story was pretty good. The characters were well developed. The story jumped between people and places with no obvious transition and because it is an audiobook it was confusing at times!!! There were some mistakes from reader which were a bit confusing. Author made a few errors in stating things one way and then later another way early on in the book.

Terrific plots and characters shine

Spoiler Alert
I had previously read this book but I was fortunate enough to win the audiobook.
Don't let the title fool you. The Oysterville Seeing Circle name is a clever rise as the actual group which uses this name is for "victims" and survivors of domestic abuse and their friends and families.
This is one of the major underlying plots of the book. It also deals with friendships, old and new; guardianship and adoption; and long-term dreams of the characters, and how these evolve over time.
I cannot say enough good things about this audiobook.

Wonderful book

Great story told very well. A great example of a life well lived. We should all be as fortunate and brave. I strongly recommend this.

great book--highly suggest you read it too.

This is the first book I've tried from Susan Wiggs and was not disappointed. Story was excellent in the flow of information, character development, and presentation. An interesting and enjoyable read. The narration was spot on target. I will be buying more books from Susan Wiggs.