Threads

Threads is an epic historical fiction that begins at a pivotal time in history. World War I has just ended. Germany is becoming a more difficult place to live and prosper. A young farmer, Fletcher makes the difficult decision to leave his homeland and seek new opportunities for his young family in America. German friends have come to Blacksburg, Virginia, and they talk of the coal mining jobs available and the natural beauty of the area. Fletcher frets about leaving his wife and two small children behind and the possibility that he may never again see his parents and brother. There are hardships and difficult decisions that crop up, testing Fletcher's faith and moral fiber. Even the happiness of having his wife and sons finally journey to America is marred by some unfortunate twists of fate, which leave the family battle weary. This is a remarkable story that will span more than a hundred years and two countries and will require multiple books to tell. Watch out for the next exciting book in the Tapestry Series.

Mary Howard Wright is a fresh new voice. Raised in the mountains of Virginia, Mary has a deep appreciation for the history and cultural diversity of her hometown. An avid lifelong reader, she has always had a burning desire to write. The motivation for her first novel came from an unexpected source, a storm which caused extensive damage to her family's local church. Mary has dedicated half of any profit from book sales to her church to assist in its restoration and to help meet its future financial needs. She and her husband live in Virginia. She has two grown sons and delights in her grandchildren.