Unraveling the tangled roots of her family takes her places she never expected.
Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker with a business on the cusp of brilliant success that would change the trajectory of her life, visits her parents in idyllic Estes Park for Christmas. She's fresh from a breakup with her longtime boyfriend, so she's eager to reconnect with her beloved family in the mountains and forget about her troubles for a few days. But with the holiday comes a DNA test from her younger sister that confirms her secret suspicions: she's adopted. Having the truth out in the open leaves her feeling unmoored in ways she didn't anticipate.
With so much of her life in upheaval, Veronica is looking for an escape. Inspired by her best friend, she plans to go to Europe to see four of the places listed on her DNA ancestry report. She treks to County Mayo in Ireland; the Dordogne region of France; the countryside of Lombardy in Italy, and Copenhagen, Denmark. She hopes to learn about where her family lived while also making connections for her rapidly expanding business, but she finds that each stop brings her visions of her ancestors that raise more questions than they answer. And among those pressing questions is how charming Irish castle keeper Niall Callahan will fit into her visions for the future.
Genre: General Fiction
Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker with a business on the cusp of brilliant success that would change the trajectory of her life, visits her parents in idyllic Estes Park for Christmas. She's fresh from a breakup with her longtime boyfriend, so she's eager to reconnect with her beloved family in the mountains and forget about her troubles for a few days. But with the holiday comes a DNA test from her younger sister that confirms her secret suspicions: she's adopted. Having the truth out in the open leaves her feeling unmoored in ways she didn't anticipate.
With so much of her life in upheaval, Veronica is looking for an escape. Inspired by her best friend, she plans to go to Europe to see four of the places listed on her DNA ancestry report. She treks to County Mayo in Ireland; the Dordogne region of France; the countryside of Lombardy in Italy, and Copenhagen, Denmark. She hopes to learn about where her family lived while also making connections for her rapidly expanding business, but she finds that each stop brings her visions of her ancestors that raise more questions than they answer. And among those pressing questions is how charming Irish castle keeper Niall Callahan will fit into her visions for the future.
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"It's a rare book that feeds both your soul and your body, but that's exactly what Aimie K. Runyan's The Wandering Seasonaccomplishes. For anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and wondered where they really came from, this story combines the realities of modern DNA testing with a sprinkle of magical realism to bring the past to life. The Wandering Season is the perfect palate cleanser and an utterly delicious tale of self-discovery." - Sara Goodman Confino
"Aimie K. Runyan has knocked me out with The Wandering Season, a lyrical book about a young woman's modern-day quest to find out who she really is and how to fulfill her creative dreams. Rich with exquisite descriptions of food, family, international travel, as well as fully believable instances of magical realism, this book has everything I love in a story. Brilliantly written, Veronica's journey will stay with me for a very long time." - Maddie Dawson
"[An] latest, atmospheric novel about the power of family, the beauty of change, and the transportive magic of finding where you truly belong." - Kristy Woodson Harvey
"The Wandering Season is a delightful journey of self-discovery, romance, good food, and a little magic. I devoured every word and, although the ending was perfectly satisfying, I can't deny wanting just a little bit more. I eagerly looking forward to Runyan's next offering!" - Katherine Reay
"The Wandering Season is a culinary odyssey that will melt your heart and whet your appetite. With a dash of magic and a splash of romance, no one writes food like Aimie K. Runyan. You'll love Veronica's journey into the past as she realizes that getting lost is the best way to find herself." - Amy E Reichert
"Aimie K. Runyan has knocked me out with The Wandering Season, a lyrical book about a young woman's modern-day quest to find out who she really is and how to fulfill her creative dreams. Rich with exquisite descriptions of food, family, international travel, as well as fully believable instances of magical realism, this book has everything I love in a story. Brilliantly written, Veronica's journey will stay with me for a very long time." - Maddie Dawson
"[An] latest, atmospheric novel about the power of family, the beauty of change, and the transportive magic of finding where you truly belong." - Kristy Woodson Harvey
"The Wandering Season is a delightful journey of self-discovery, romance, good food, and a little magic. I devoured every word and, although the ending was perfectly satisfying, I can't deny wanting just a little bit more. I eagerly looking forward to Runyan's next offering!" - Katherine Reay
"The Wandering Season is a culinary odyssey that will melt your heart and whet your appetite. With a dash of magic and a splash of romance, no one writes food like Aimie K. Runyan. You'll love Veronica's journey into the past as she realizes that getting lost is the best way to find herself." - Amy E Reichert
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