Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I read this book after i finished reading the curious charms of arthur pepper, which i loved. She studied art and marketing, and has worked as a stainedglass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Filled with colorful characters and irresistible charm, rise and shine, benedict stone is a luminous reminder of the unbreakable bonds of family, and shows that having someone to embrace life with is always better than standing on your own. In her first book, the curious charms of arthur pepper, bracelet. On the other side is a young woman named gemma, who claims to be his niece from. The tuesday evening book group is discussing her first book, the curious charms of arthur pepper, on june 27 at 7 pm. However, events estranged the brothers apart for many years. An awardwinning short story writer, she now writes fulltime. Even so, i loved the story and the way the author used the stones to bring the story together.
Rise and shine, benedict stone audiobook by phaedra. If youve not read the book already, these may contain spoilers. In this book, benedict the main character comes off as a bit clueless and even selfish to me not quirky at all. Phaedra patrick in the quiet village of noon sun, benedict stone lives out the stagnant life of an unhappily married jeweler, until the daughter of his estranged brother arrives from america and turns his whole life. Rise and shine, benedict stone by phaedra patrick this is the second charming novel by phaedra patrick. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rise and shine, benedict stone. He is a bit overweight, his job is stagnating, and he is not happy for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that his wife, estelle, just moved out because she needed some space. Rise and shine benedict stone is a 2017 contemporary novel of romance and family by phaedra patrick. Rise and shine, benedict stone is a 2017 by phaedra patrick. Phaedra patrick follows her debut novel, the curious charms of arthur pepper an indie next selection that was published in over 20 languages worldwide, with the whimsical, poignant tale of a downonhisluck jeweler in rise and shine, benedict stone. Now she returns with rise and shine, benedict stone, a gem of a novel about family, forgiveness and one mans second chance at happiness. It revolves around the efforts of benedict stone to. It revolves around the efforts of benedict stone to heal and repair his shattered family. Phaedra patricks debut novel, the curious charms of.
The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Behind the book rise and shine, benedict stone by phaedra. In the quiet village of noon sun, benedict stone lives out the stagnant life of an unhappily married jeweler, until the daughter of his estranged brother arrives from america and turns his whole life upside down. Lapis lazuli for truth in the quiet village of noon sun, benedict stone has settled into a complacent and predictable routine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rise and shine, benedict stone. In her delightful second novel, patrick once again imbues objects with magic. I really enjoyed rise and shine, benedict stone but i did not fall in love with benedict as i did with arthur. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Rise and shine, benedict stone by phaedra patrick, paperback. His life is in desperate need of a jump start and then a surprise. Unabashedly heartwarming, patricks the curious charms of arthur pepper, 2016 second novel is set in a quaint english village where our hero drinks lots of tea and eats too many sweets.
Benedict stone is a mildmannered, riskaverse jewelry maker who runs a shop originally owned by his late father in a town called noon sun. In her first book, the curious charms of arthur pepper, bracelet charms transform a widowers life. He has an epiphany in the book about his behavior, and he makes. Rise and shine, benedict stone is a story of broken dreams, fractured family, and the power of belief. One lonely night, benedict stone is woken by banging on his door. Benedict stone is a 44yearold jeweler who lives in the small english village of noon sun. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Phaedra patrick is the author of rise and shine, benedict stone and the curious charms of arthur pepper, which has been published in over twenty countries around the world. Rise and shine, benedict stone is a gem of a novel about family, forgiveness, and one mans second chance at happiness. Rise and shine, benedict stone book by phaedra patrick.
Now she returns with rise and shine, benedict stone. Phaedra patrick returns with rise and shine, benedict stone, a gem of a novel about family, forgiveness and one mans second chance at happiness moonstone for empathy. On the other side is a young woman named gemma, who claims to be his niece from america. Phaedra patricks debut novel, the curious charms of arthur pepper, was hailed as poignant and utterly endearing. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The story revolves around the efforts of benedict stone to save his marriage and his family while helping his niece, gemma, deal with her feelings of being unwanted and unloved. When the novel begins, benedict, who is an ordinary, overweight, fortysomething guy, works at his familys jewelry shop in noon sun, england. Phaedra patrick in the village of noon sun, benedict stone has settled into a predictable routine. Phaedra patrick returns with rise and shine, benedict stone, a gem of a novel about family, forgiveness and one mans second chance at happiness. Now she returns with rise and shine, benedict stone, a gem of a novel about family, forgiveness, and one mans secon. Buy a cheap copy of rise and shine, benedict stone book by phaedra patrick. Just because similar plot lines can be found in other books does not mean that rise and shine, benedict stone is not worth reading. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging.
Rise and shine, benedict stone paperback andersons. I confess it was the excerpt that enticed me into reading this book. Filled with colorful characters and irresistible charm, rise and shine, benedict stone. Orphaned at eighteen, benedict was left to raise his younger brother, charlie, and run the shop. Set in the small yorkshire village of noon sun, benedict stone is miserable and eating too. All in all, rise and shine, benedict stone was another fabulous characterdriven book and i look forward to more from the author.
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