Islands By Anne Rivers Siddons (2004, and 50 similar items

FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA, BUT I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE AT BUYER'S EXPENSE 2004 FIRST EDITION ISLANDS BY ANNE RIVERS SIDDONS Summary: Anny Butler is a caretaker, a nurturer, first for her own brothers and sisters, and then as a director of an agency devoted to the welfare of children. What she has never had is a real family. That changes when she meets and marries Lewis Aiken, an exuberant surgeon fifteen years older than Anny. When they marry, she finds her family -- not a traditional one, but a group of Charleston childhood friends who are inseparable, who are one another's surrogate family. They are called the Scrubs, and they all, in some way, have the common cord of family. Instantly upon meeting them at the old beach house on Sullivan's Island, which they co-own, Anny knows that she has found home and family. They vow that, when the time comes, they will find a place where they can live together by the sea. Bad things begin to happen -- a hurricane, a fire, deaths -- but still the remaining Scrubs cling together. They are watched over and bolstered by Camilla Curry, the heart and core of their group, always the healer. Anny herself allows Camilla to enfold and to care forher. It is the first time she has felt this kind of love and support. Synopsis: In her bestselling books, Anne Rivers Siddons can be counted on for strong narratives, old-fashioned values, and vividly described settings. ISLANDS, her 15th novel, is no exception. The focus here is a wealthy clique in Charleston, South Carolina--Siddons's usual milieu--and a woman named Anny Butler who marries into it. When Lewis Aiken, a surgeon, falls in love with Anny, who runs a philanthropic agency, he instantly renounces his womanizing past, and Anny finds in her idyllic marriage a secure haven and a supportive group of friends for the first time in her life. Tragedy intervenes, age encroaches, difficulties abound, but the group coheres, and Anny draws strength from the continuity and the tradition with which they are blessed. Industry reviews: "[F]ans will welcome yet one more exploration of Southern life a la Siddons." Kirkus (12/15/2003) *BRAND NEW CONDITION* THE DUST JACKET HAS NORMAL SHELF WEAR THE BOOK HAS NORMAL SHELF WEAR THE BOOK IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION PUBLISHED BY HARPERCOLLINSPUBLISHERS FIRST EDITION ISBN# 0066211115 04 05 060 7 08 10 9 8 7 5 4 3 2 1 374 PAGES SEE OUR OTHER BOOKS IN OUR STORE! Check out my other items! Makes a nice gift or keepsake to add to a collection We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. All postage is calculated at cost which also includes packaging and handling fees which make our standard low cost shipping rates more appealing to our by buyers. Items will be shipped via FedEX or USPS Flat rate postal service with Delivery confirmation, unless otherwise stated in the listing. If you buy more than one item we combine shipping give a $1.00 discount on shipping for each additional item purchased within (7) days of the first initial purchase. Please allow 5 business days for delivery once item has been paid for through paypal. RETURN POLICY All items are shipped as described in the listing if the item has been damaged through shipping we'll take an assertive role to rectify the matter. We have have an excellent feedback rating because our major goal is to satisfy all our customers. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SELLER IS NOT AN EXPERT IN ANY OF THE ITEMS BEING OFFERED. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD "AS IS" THEREFORE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CHECK ALL ITEMS BEFORE PURCHASING THEIR SELECTED PRODUCT. ALL SALES ARE FINAL We at Jaxsprat's Unique Collectibles have been avid treasure hunters for over fifteen years. Within the confines of our beautiful and cluttered home in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida we have been operating our store for over five years as a wholehearted family enterprise. Our aim is to provide and showcase quality antiques, collectibles, memorabilia, and fine art at affordable prices for everyone. We seek to ensure that our customers have a wonderful experience when shopping for collectibles in our store. If you have any inquiries or questions in reference to this item or any other item. We are available 24/7 as we make it an integral part of our customer service policy to respond to you in a efficient and timely manner. JAXSPRATS UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES "If it's unique, we have it" Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google jaxsprat11@ebay.com Every buyer gets a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back