Summerlong

Retired history professor Abe Aronson is a cranky, solitary man living out his autumn years on Gardner Island, a ferry ride away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Seattle. Abe enjoys few things: his research, his attempts, for better or worse, to play blues harmonica, his home-brewed beer, and Joanna, his girlfriend of the last two decades. One rainy February night, while dining at a favorite local haunt, Abe and Joanna meet waitress Lioness Lazos, new in town and without a place of her own. The couple is captivated by the girl's strangely beautiful and ancient face, reminiscent of a Renaissance portrait. Fascinated and moved by the girl's plight, Joanna invites Lioness to stay in Abe's garage. That year, spring comes early to Gardner Island. Lioness brings newfound joy to the lives of all she encounters. It seems everyone falls for the charming and invigorating Lioness. Even animals and plants thrive in her presence. But Lioness is much more than she appears, and an ancient covenant made millennia ago threatens to disrupt the spring and alter the lives of Abe, Joanna, and those around them forever... From Peter S. Beagle, beloved author of The Last Unicorn, A Fine and Private Place, and Tamsin, comes Summerlong, a breathtaking and magical tale of love and loyalty, choices and chances, and just a touch of divine intervention.Beagle, Peter S. is the author of 'Summerlong ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781597801065 and ISBN 1597801062.