“The quietly brilliant story of moving an old church from the sacred to the secular”
- Author Chuck Bowie
Open to The Skies
Jane Spavold Tims
Description
Sadie, a weaver and writer, and Tom, a retired welder, become interested in purchasing an old, soon-to-be deconsecrated, church. The building fits into their plans to create a writer's retreat on their property in rural New Brunswick, part of their larger plan to give Sadie a future, since Tom is dying of welder’s lung. To acquire the church and move it to their own property, Sadie and Tom must understand the mythology surrounding the church and face antagonism every step of the way. Their plans raise the hackles of neighbours, a spiteful claimant to the church land. As Sadie and Tom work to win over the community, fire becomes a recurring threat. Sadie learns that churches are not only stained-glass windows and candlesticks, but places of community memories, stories and deeply held secrets, including the mystery of a blue toy truck and the identity of a young boy who shows up whenever drama unfolds.
Trade Paperback 251 pages
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Jane Spavold Tims
Open to the Skies
Jane Spavold Tims is a botanist and historian. who brings these interests to her writing. She worked in community planning and watershed management before turning to writing full time. She has published books in mystery, science fiction, and poetry genres. Her poetry won the Alfred G Bailey Prize in 2016. In 2022, her book a glimpse of water fall, was shortlisted for a New Brunswick Book Award. Her work is found on her website, janetims.com. text goes here