The Restoration of Celia Fairchild - by Marie Bostwick (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"The Restoration of Celia Fairchild is wise, witty, and utterly compelling." --Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Friends We Keep

Evvie Drake Starts Over meets The Friday Night Knitting Club in this wise and witty novel about a fired advice columnist who discovers lost and found family members in Charleston, by the New York Times bestselling author of The Second Sister.

Celia Fairchild, known as advice columnist 'Dear Calpurnia', has insight into everybody's problems - except her own. Still bruised by the end of a marriage she thought was her last chance to create a family, Celia receives an unexpected answer to a "Dear Birthmother" letter. Celia throws herself into proving she's a perfect adoptive mother material - with a stable home and income - only to lose her job. Her one option: sell the Charleston house left to her by her recently departed, estranged Aunt Calpurnia.

Arriving in Charleston, Celia learns that Calpurnia had become a hoarder, the house is a wreck, and selling it will require a drastic, rapid makeover. The task of renovation seems overwhelming and risky. But with the help of new neighbors, old friends, and an unlikely sisterhood of strong, creative women who need her as much as she needs them, Celia knits together the truth about her estranged family -- and about herself.

The Restoration of Celia Fairchild is an unforgettable novel of secrets revealed, laughter released, creativity rediscovered, and waves of wisdom by a writer Robyn Carr calls my go-to author for feel-good novels."

Review Quotes

Bostwick keeps the story rolling along smoothly, and her characters are delightful (one is a neighbor named Happy who's anything but). Like Aunt Calpurnia's house, they're all much more than they seem at first glance - and worth the effort.--Oregonian

With gorgeous writing, Marie Bostwick has hit new heights with this surprising story of one woman's redemption. The Restoration of Celia Fairchild is wise, witty, and utterly compelling." --Jane Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Friends We Keep

It's the perfect recipe for a good read--engaging story line, a sprinkling of secrets, a dash of romance, and equal parts humor and tears. Readers of Southern fiction will swoon with delight.--Library Journal

There is lots of Southern charm as well as plenty of sweet tea in this wise and funny novel by Marie Bostwick... Marie Bostwick writes with such warmth and generosity and humor that you won't want to put this book down.--Maddie Dawson, internationally bestselling author of A Happy Catastrophe

With warmth, heart and hilarity, Marie Bostwick dazzles with a story about taking risks and letting go of the past to make way for the future of her dreams. --Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of Tony's Wife

"Marie Bostwick is my go-to author for feel-good novels. Her writing is always powerful, inspiring, and uplifting...--Robyn Carr, New York Times bestselling author

Perennial fan favorite Marie Bostwick has done something special. This new novel has all the hallmarks readers have come to love about her books...This big-hearted tale of redemption, family ties, secrets, tough choices, and happy endings is filled with her trademark warmth and wisdom that will leave readers deeply satisfied.--Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author

Reading Marie Bostwick is like wrapping yourself up in a warm, hand-crafted quilt.--Debbie Macomber, New York Times bestselling author