Two young women muster grit, ambition, and betrayal trying to make it through the arduous years of the Great Depression.
Welcome to the October 6th stop on the blog tour for The Lost and Found of Green Tree by Bobbie Candas with Goddess Fish Promotions. Be sure to follow the rest of the tour for spotlights, reviews, and a giveaway! More on that at the end of this post.
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About the Book
The Lost and Found of Green Tree
by Bobbie Candas
Published 2 September 2022
Genre: Historical Fiction
Page Count: 384
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Both heart-warming and gut-wrenching, the merging stories of Mariah and Nanette reveal their grit and determination as they attempt to carve out a better life for themselves during one the twentieth century’s most arduous decades.
Growing up in the rural village of Green Tree, Nanette is convinced she’s meant for a bigger life, perhaps in the spotlight of Hollywood. But selling popcorn in a Minnesota movie theater is a far cry from the glamor she dreams of; nevertheless, Nanette is undaunted by challenges.
Mariah, living just outside of Green Tree, yearns to move off the family farm and take on a modern job in a bustling city, but she’s sidetracked by love. By eighteen, she finds herself married to her high school sweetheart, giving birth to twin daughters, and living only a few miles from the home she grew up in.
As the economy worsens during the Great Depression, Nanette’s and Mariah’s lofty goals are forced to change as early tragedies confront both women. Brought together by a mutual friend, Nanette extends a generous offer to Mariah, but in time she exacts a frightening price.
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Excerpt
Nanette:
Although Romero and I were only beginning a relationship, we seemed to be already in the midst of baby discussions with his family. Considering my hysterectomy, it was clear to me that Romero and I would never be a good match. I probably needed to switch my prospects away from handsome, virile young men wanting big families to someone more mature. Perhaps someone with a prosperous business, and not necessarily looking for family. Albeit, a more challenging hunt, but I felt confident I was up to the task.
About the Author
I’m a Texas girl: grew up in San Antonio, went to school at UT in Austin where I earned my degree in journalism, and settled in Dallas where I raised a husband, two kids and a few cats. My husband, Mehmet, and the cats will probably disagree on who raised who, but I’m a sucker for a robust discussion.
For years I was involved in retail management, but have more recently focused on my writing, taking deep dives into the lives of my characters. When you can pry my fingers off the keyboard, I enjoy entertaining, sharing food and drink with friends and family. I enjoy shopping, usually on the hunt for apparel, with a special weakness for shoes, and will frequently jump at the opportunity of an unexpected trip to a far-away place.
And I always make time for reading. I keep a stack of novels ready and waiting on my night stand, with a few tapping their toe in my Kindle. I bounce around genres, and I’m always ready for a good recommendation.
Novels by Bobbie Candas:
The Lost and Found of Green Tree
Imperfect Timing
Luck, Love and a Lifeline
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Giveaway Alert!
Bobbie Candas will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B&N gift card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
a Rafflecopter giveaway| Sept 19 | Christine Young | Sept 20 | Momma Says To Read or Not to Read |
| Sept 21 | Novels Alive | Sept 22 | The Avid Reader |
| Sept 23 | Viviana MacKade | Sept 26 | Fabulous and Brunette |
| Sept 27 | Paws.Read.Repat | Sept 28 | Hope. Dreams. Life… Love |
| Sept 29 | All the Ups and Downs | Sept 30 | Novels Alive |
| Sept 30 | It’s Raining Books | Oct 3 | Long and Short Reviews |
| Oct 4 | Literary Gold | Oct 5 | Sandra’s Book Club |
| Oct 6 | Westveil Publishing | Oct 7 | Iron Canuck Reviews & More |
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Thanks for hosting!
Thanks Jenna for hosting my novel, The Lost and Found of Green Tree, and introducing it to new readers. I’ll check back later to answer any questions or comments. Have a great day.
I enjoyed reading the excerpt and The Lost and Found of Green Tree sounds like a riveting read for me!
Thanks for sharing it with me and have a fabulous day!
Hi Eva, Thanks so much for reading the excerpt and description. If you like female protagonists dealing with challenging issues, I think you’ll love it. Happy Thursday!
The Lost and Found of Green Tree sounds like a wonderful story and I am looking forward to reading it