The Oysterville Sewing Circle

A Novel

By: Susan Wiggs

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best-selling author brings us her most ambitious and provocative work yet - a searing and timely novel that explores the most volatile issue of our time - domestic violence.

At the break of dawn, Caroline Shelby rolls into Oysterville, Washington, a tiny hamlet at the edge of the raging Pacific.

She’s come home.

Home to a place she thought she’d left forever, home of her heart and memories, but not her future. Ten years ago, Caroline launched a career in the glamorous fashion world of Manhattan. But her success in New York imploded on a wave of scandal and tragedy, forcing her to flee to the only safe place she knows.

And in the backseat of Caroline’s car are two children who were orphaned in a single chilling moment - five-year-old Addie and six-year-old Flick. She’s now their legal guardian - a role she’s not sure she’s ready for.

But the Oysterville she left behind has changed. Her siblings have their own complicated lives and her aging parents are hoping to pass on their thriving seafood restaurant to the next generation. And there’s Will Jensen, a decorated Navy SEAL who’s also returned home after being wounded overseas. Will and Caroline were forever friends as children, with the promise of something more...until he fell in love with Sierra, Caroline’s best friend and the most beautiful girl in town. With her modeling jobs drying up, Sierra, too, is on the cusp of reinventing herself.

Caroline returns to her favorite place: the sewing shop owned by Mrs. Lindy Bloom, the woman who inspired her and taught her to sew. There she discovers that even in an idyllic beach town, there are women living with the deepest of secrets. Thus begins the Oysterville Sewing Circle - where women can join forces to support each other through the troubles they keep hidden.

Yet just as Caroline regains her creativity and fighting spirit, and the children begin to heal from their loss, an unexpected challenge tests her courage and her heart. This time, though, Caroline is not going to run away. She’s going to stand and fight for everything - and everyone - she loves.

This audiobook includes an episode of the Book Club Girl Podcast, featuring an interview with Susan Wiggs about The Oysterville Sewing Circle.

©2019 Susan Wiggs (P)2019 HarperAudio

Fabulous Story Teller

Always wonderful and this doesn’t disappoint! Loved these characters. Enjoy
Ready for the next please.

Empowering and Timely

A fun read! I loved it! It speaks to overcoming the hardships that often befall women in our modern world. It speaks to humble, honesty winning in a tough world. It speaks to women standing up against bullies. It speaks hope. It is a good story!

Great listen

inspired by how main character didn't give up when the things that happen to her.

Fine. Nice characters but had an agenda

I like a good story. I like when I care what happens. I like when I am surprised by what happens. This book had potential but it got preachy. It’s not that the topic is unimportant. But I didn’t realize I was signing up for an education on domestic violence. And from the moment the male character was introduced, there was no mystery to the ending. So it’s fine but nothing special.

An important read

Poignant story that includes timely mentions. Trigger warnings: domestic abuse, substance abuse, and death of a loved one. Highest recommendation

A sweet read, start to finish.

This book was so interesting to read. I loved the characters, and the good mother She became, after having the role thrust upon her. I also loved the good work she did for revealing abuse!
I’m a succor fir happy endings too.

Oysterville sewing Circle

An amazing true love story of two lost souls…The love story between Caroline and Will was so sweet…

perfect story of an examined, fully lived life

Though she's still young, the heroine lives as if it matters. I'd enjoy more about her.

wonderful story

loved this book, I'm going to look for more by this author.
totally enjoyed.
thank you

The Oysterville Sewing Circle

This is a pleasent read. It resembles a soap opera. The abuse angle gave it meaning but didn't make it anymore interesting. I would select it again probably.