A Tapestry of Secrets by Sarah Loudin Thomas

What is the weight of a secret?

And what happens when that burden becomes almost too much to bear?

For decades, Perla Phillips has hidden the truth of a decision that still fills her with guilt. But now, seeing her granddaughter, Ella, struggle in a similar way, she's prepared to finally open the past to her family, no matter the consequences. But when the opportunity is snatched from her in a most unexpected manner, will she have waited too long? 

Spanning generations, this moving family drama weaves together the interlocking stories of two women as they navigate relationships, family, faith, and the choices that will shape their lives. Heartwarming and nostalgic, the story explores the courage to share the wounds of the past and celebrates the legacy a family passes from one generation to the next. 

What is the weight of a secret? 
And what happens when that burden becomes almost too much to bear? 
For decades, Perla Phillips has hidden the truth of a decision that still fills her with guilt. But now, seeing her granddaughter, Ella, struggle in a similar way, she's prepared to finally open the past to her family, no matter the consequences. But when the opportunity is snatched from her in a most unexpected manner, will she have waited too long? 
Spanning generations, this moving family drama weaves together the interlocking stories of two women as they navigate relationships, family, faith, and the choices that will shape their lives. Heartwarming and nostalgic, the story explores the courage to share the wounds of the past and celebrates the legacy a family passes from one generation to the next. 
"The story of Perla's life is told intermittently alongside events set in the present day, nicely building tension as the family moves from coldness to reconciliation. Thomas's realistic depiction of wavering but unbreakable family ties brings depth to the story of coming to terms with the past and living with faith in the face of uncertainty."--"Publishers Weekly" 
Praise for Sarah Loudin Thomas 
"Thomas' lovely inspirational novel examines the struggle to identify and accept love and to learn to love someone in spite of his or her flaws." --"Booklist" review of "Until the Harvest" 
"Once in a while a new author . . . makes you sit up and take notice."--"Library Journal" starred review for "Miracle in a Dry Season"

Sarah Loudin Thomas

Sarah Loudin Thomas grew up on a 100-acre farm in French Creek, WV, the seventh generation to live there. Her Christian fiction is set in West Virginia and celebrates the people, the land, and the heritage of Appalachia. Her first novel, Miracle in a Dry Season, released August 2014. Married with one dog, she now lives in Western North Carolina, which is almost as beautiful as West Virginia.

Sarah is represented by Wendy Lawton of Books & Such Literary Agency. You can visit her at www.SarahLoudinThomas.com.

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My Review

This is a first for me of this author but it will not be the last. This is book 3 in the Appalachian Blessings series. I missed on the first  two but I plan to go back and read those.  Wonderful strong well written characters. The book was a page flipper I read it in one setting. Right must be really good that is 296 pages of awesomeness. The author kept the story going and you didn't want to put it down. Long pass hidden secrets in the family have finally taken a toll on Perla. She must tell her granddaughter the truth of the past that has been kept hidden. Can their faith in thee family keep them together? Can the wounds of the pass be healed? Wonderful book and a wonderful author very well written. 5 Star
I was given this book by Bethany House to review for my own honest opinion!