The Thirteenth Stitch: A Whisper of Time

Maribel Finch, a widow haunted by the lavender scent of her late husband, finds solace in the hushed embrace of the Seabrook Library. But even the comfort of aged paper and whispered stories can't fully dispel her loneliness. That is, until she stumbles upon Anwen Loom's knitting circle, a vibrant tapestry of personalities drawn together by the quiet magic of yarn and needles. Anwen, with eyes like amethysts, speaks of "Yarn Whispers"—memories woven into each stitch. Maribel, ever practical, dismisses the idea as fancy. Yet, as her fingers knit a pair of mittens identical to those she made for her husband, a peculiar warmth blooms within the yarn, a fleeting echo of shared laughter and sun-drenched afternoons. Time, once a relentless current sweeping her further from Arthur, now seems to eddy and swirl within her knitted haven.

The circle offers solace not just to Maribel, but to Elara, a young artist grappling with grief, and Iris, yearning to reconnect with her estranged daughter. Each woman finds a unique magic in their craft, their needles knitting not just fabric, but pathways to healing and hope. A garter stitch scarf eases sorrow, a meticulously crafted blanket banishes nightmares, and Maribel's mittens offer a bittersweet taste of what time has stolen. But their quiet haven is shattered with the arrival of Silas, a stranger cloaked in shadow. He seeks the thirteenth stitch, a forbidden stitch whispered in hushed tones amongst generations of Shetland knitters, a stitch rumored to mend the very fabric of time. He offers them a chance to reclaim lost moments, to rewrite the past, but the price, whispered in chilling echoes of Norse prophecy, could unravel the very foundation of their reality.

The library, once a sanctuary, becomes a crucible of choice. Elara envisions a reunion with her grandmother, Iris dreams of a reconciled future with her daughter, and Maribel wrestles with the intoxicating allure of Arthur's presence. The weight of their decision presses heavily, for their choice holds the potential to reshape not only their destinies but the fate of all those touched by the magic of the thirteenth stitch. As Maribel delves into the forgotten lore, uncovering cryptic warnings and Silas's own fractured timeline, she realizes the true danger of tampering with time.

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Data di uscita

Ebook: 17 dicembre 2024