Five Miles South of Peculiar - by Angela Hunt (Paperback)

About the Book

Three sisters with opposing temperaments have a fiery reunion at the spacious, Florida family estate in an unexpected journey of the heart in the latest novel from bestselling author Hunt.

Book Synopsis

Three sisters with opposing temperaments have a fiery reunion at the family estate in an unexpected journey of the heart in the latest novel from bestselling author Angela Hunt.

If these three sisters don't change direction, they'll end up where they're going.

Darlene Caldwell has spent a lifetime tending Sycamores, an estate located five miles south of a small town called Peculiar. She raised a family in the spacious home that was her grandfather's legacy, and she enjoys being a pillar of the community. Sycamores is the kingdom where she reigns as queen . . . until her limelight-stealing twin sister unexpectedly returns.

Carlene Caldwell, veteran of the Broadway stage, is devastated when she realizes that an unsuccessful throat surgery has spelled the end of her musical career. Searching for a new purpose in life, she retreats to Sycamores, her childhood home. She may not be able to sing, but she hopes to use her knowledge and experience to fashion a new life in Peculiar, the little town she left behind.

Haunted by a tragic romance, Magnolia Caldwell is the youngest of the Caldwell girls. Nolie has never wanted to live anywhere but Sycamores. She spends her days caring for her dogs and the magnificent gardens she's created on the estate, but when she meets a man haunted by his own tragedy, she must find the courage to either deny her heart or cut the apron strings that tie her to a dear and familiar place.

Can these sisters discover who they are meant to be when life takes an unforeseen detour? In a season of destiny, three unique women reunite and take unexpected journeys of the heart.

Review Quotes

"Angela Hunt has penned another winner! From the opening scene, she had me wanting to find out what would happen next to the people of Peculiar, peculiar and otherwise." --Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Heart of Gold and Belonging--Robin Lee Hatcher, bestselling author of Heart of Gold and Belonging

"Hunt bakes up a Southern confection of a novel that's on the sweet side but satisfying. . . . Hunt folds into this recipe for family dramedy two men, tangled family history, and smalltown dynamics. The result is deeply engaging characters that readers will care about. Hunt writes with crisp confidence. Readers will appreciate the bonus of Southern dessert recipes from Darlene's kitchen, unless they're watching cholesterol." --Publishers Weekly-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Hunt has penned another winner with this down-home novel. Readers will find elements to identify with in each of the three sisters, who at times come across as caricatures. Yet they have endearing qualities, and overall themes of family and following God's lead in life make this book shine." --Romantic Times (four stars)-- "Romantic Times (four stars)"

"...this small-town southern story has a big heart and refreshing characters." --Booklist-- "Booklist"

About the Author

Angela Hunt is the bestselling author of more than 100 books, including The Tale of Three Trees, Don't Bet Against Me, The Note, and The Nativity Story. Her nonfiction book Don't Bet Against Me, written with Deanna Favre, spent several weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Angela and her husband make their home in Florida with their dogs.