The Lumby Lines (Platinum Fiction Series) - Softcover

Fraser, Gail

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1602850127 ISBN 13: 9781602850125

Publisher: Center Point Pub, 2007

Synopsis

Nestled in the Northwest is a quaint little town that its quirky residents are proud to call home. With charming shops lining its one main thoroughfare, Lumby is home to the oldest apple tree in the county and the smallest bank in the state. And though it's hours from the nearest big city, readers will always find Lumby close to their hearts.

When Mark and Pam Walker, a vacationing couple from the East Coast, decide to restore Lumby's ramshackle Montis Abbey and turn it into an inn, it takes a while for the locals to warm up to them. Especially the irascible William Beezer, owner of The Lumby Lines-the newspaper "worth the paper it's printed on." At every turn, he tries to hinder the Walkers' efforts. But the couple soon learns that for every citizen like William, there are many more willing to lend a hand-and that Lumby isn't just a place, it's a way of life.

About this title

From the Author:

Although many reviews have compared my novels to those written by Jan Karon, Garrison Keillor and Phil Gulley, I personally try to stay clear of comparing and contrasting one author or series to another.  What I can say, though, is that Lumby -- its valleys, streets, townsfolk and stories -- is an escape...a gentle, quirky sanctuary from life's harsher realities. At the heart of the town is the decency, levity and honorableness of good people who are carving out the best lives they know how.  It is a town that is reminiscent of yesteryear, a community as it was intended to be--caring, forthright, ethical and authentic.  And within that wonderful place, humor is a mainstay and an antidote (as I think it is in life) where the moral compass always points due north unless someone has dropped it in the PortiPotty at the county fair. With the help of the two well-intentioned inn keepers, the monks from Saint Cross Abbey (who make a tremendous rum sauce), a trustworthy newspaper publisher and a cast of unforgettable characters along Main Street, Lumby has a place in all of our hearts.  

From Christian Book Previews:  "The Lumby Lines goes straight to the heart. The simplicity, humor, and downright friendliness make reading it a pleasure.  Readers will close the book with a sigh of contentment and a desire to visit Lumby again. The author has faithfully carved out a slice of small-town living and topped it off with a large helping of humor. This reviewer can't wait for her next visit to Lumby! "

About the Author:

Prior to changing her life and becoming a novelist, Gail Fraser had a successful career in business holding senior executive positions in several Fortune 500 corporations, and traveling extensively throughout the world. In addition to earning her BA from Skidmore and her MBA from the University of CT, she studied at Harvard and the University of London. Gail and her husband, Art Poulin, enjoyed small town living in North Carolina and currently in upstate NY, with their two dogs, Emma and Yoda. When she isn’t busy writing, Gail is an avid potter, gardener and cook.

About this edition

• Publisher: Center Point Pub
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1602850127
• ISBN 13: 9781602850125
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 351