Said the Spider to the Fly
A Contemporary Women's Fiction Family Saga
by Findlay Ward
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Pub Date 31 May 2024 | Archive Date 1 Aug 2024
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Description
A riveting tale of heartbreaking secrets, misplaced trust and loyalty, and the toll domestic violence takes. This story of love, family, and survival will break your heart and leave you amazed by the resilience of the human spirit.
No one can escape the mistakes of the past …
Rachael stumbles upon her grandmother Dorothy's journals and unearths disturbing details about her family's web of lies and their unraveling. The confessions resonate most profoundly, as her marriage to a volatile man has become increasingly dangerous.
As Rachael turns worn and faded pages, there is no doubt that matriarch Dorothy dedicated herself to ensuring the safety of her children and her children's children. After being raised in a chaotic home with an abusive father, Dorothy knows no matter how vigilant you can be, there is no barrier to evil when it exercises its power.
Woven through the fabric of Rachael's lineage is a small island in a northern lake—a place that is not what it seems, but for this family, it is everything it needs to be. The idyllic, remote island harbors the secrets surrounding more than one mysterious death and the key to preventing more.
The question is—can the island and the past help Rachael break free before she becomes a tragic victim of domestic violence?
Advance Praise
""This gripping novel weaves together the lives of three generations of women on Turtle Island, exploring themes of loss, resilience, and family bonds. It delves into domestic turmoil and reveals enigmatic island history, adding an element of intrigue. At the end of the day, it's a testament to the unbreakable strength of the human spirit.""
""Oh wow! I cannot say enough good about this book! It’s gritty, realistic but with an otherworldly air. It deals in abuse both mental, verbal and physical. In manipulation, adultery, and so much more.
In reading Racheal’s grandmother’s journals, she was able to see herself and the situation she was in..then do something about it.
It deals with a long line of Racheal’s family and all the mess that she learns about when she reads the journals.
And Jimmy…sweet Jimmy. My heart aches for him.
This book is fantastic! It’s gritty and realistic. I highly recommend it and I’m personally going to suggest it for my book club.👍🏻""
""What a thrill it is to see a new author really hit it out of the ballpark. … I completely immersed myself in the storyline, the characters, and their history, looking forward to learning more with every flip of the page. The generational ties with a twist of the fantastical was brilliant.""
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781068825316 |
| PRICE | US$4.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 328 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Ashleigh L, Reviewer
This was a real page turner . Has mystery , love suspense and family history all rolled into one .
A true testament of the unbreakable human spirit
Kathy P, Educator
Wow. The story grabbed me and I fell in love with the characters. This book has it all, romance, intrigue, suspense in a page turning family saga. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book
Beverly C, Reviewer
Said the Spider to the Fly is a painful look at a multi-generational family entangled in verbal and physical abuse told through a grandmother's journals. Set on the secluded Possum Island with no electricity or indoor plumbing. The family vacation home of generations is the center of the epic storms in their lives.
Written with all the feelings of rage, thunder, shock, and horror that almost made me lose my breath at times, yet ended with me wanting to know more.
5 stars
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Louise G, Reviewer
There is a lot of depth to this book and it is difficult to classify it within a single genre. The family relationships are complex and key to the core plot line. The writing itself is excellent - descriptive without being overdone and with extremely engaging dialogue, which helps build the sense of family relations.
Selena N, Educator
While I cannot recommend this book as part of my curriculum, I intend to recommend this to a few of my more advanced students. This book tells the story of Rachel who finds her grandmother's journals. She began reading and discovers the cycle of physical and emotional abuse documented, and her desire to protect her children.
It was a great read that I couldn't put down. I was drawn into the characters and found myself talking to them, and myself, throughout the book.
I was given the opportunity to read this book by NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
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