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Summer of Glorious Madness
by Christy Yorke

By Kimberly Read & Marcia Purse, About.com

Updated June 24, 2004

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Summer of Glorious Madness

A spellbinding novel about taking risks and letting oneself believe in magic…

After struggling with her marriage, Dr. Elizabeth Shreve finally asks her husband, Will, to leave, and he immediately begins living with a younger woman. The devastation Elizabeth feels is so overwhelming that she is does not realize her daughter, Chloe, is dangerously in love.

But now, former patient Jack Bolton will challenge Elizabeth even more, and in ways she never expected. Jack can woo plants into myth-inspiring gardens. However, Jack has bipolar disorder and refuses to take medication, fearing it will rob him of his gift. Convinced that nothing is too wonderful to be true, he works his magic on Elizabeth, Chloe, and even Will. With each passing day, Elizabeth is drawn closer to breaking all the rules and joining Jack in a summer of glorious madness.

Once again, Christy Yorke, the acclaimed author of Song of the Seals, has brought readers a compelling and brilliant novel that weaves together true-to-life characters, a beautiful story, and an inspired voice. This novel is now available for preorder through retailers and will be available on stands July 6.

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