The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds: A Novel in Bloomington, MN

Now a
USA TODAY
bestseller!
"
The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds
drips with lush Jazz Age detail, a vivid cast of characters, and a protagonist whose future literally depends on her ability to navigate the past." —Barbara Davis, bestselling author of
The Echo of Old Books
A captivating tale of family bonds and unexpected chances, threaded with the thrilling magic of time travel, by the author of
The Baker's Man
and
The Magic All Around
.
Can one thoughtless wish erase a life?
Widowed at thirty-five, Josephine Reynolds wishes she could disappear, but her concerned sister convinces her to buy their ancestral home, a Craftsman bungalow in disrepair and foreclosure. It's a welcome distraction, and Josephine can't believe her luck when she finds the home's original door in a salvage yard.
When she installs the door and steps through it, Josephine is transported into 1927, where she meets her great-grandmother Alma, a vivacious and daring woman running an illegal speakeasy in the bungalow's basement. Immersed in the vibrant Jazz Age, Josephine forms a profound bond with Alma, only to discover upon her return to the present that history has been altered. Alma's life was tragically cut short in a speakeasy raid just a week after their fateful meeting.
Josephine has a chilling revelation—her own existence is unraveling/vanishing—and she must race against time to rewrite history. Josephine is desperate to not only save Alma but save her own future in a time-bending journey where past and present intertwine in a desperate battle for survival.
Infused with Jennifer Moorman's signature blend of magical detail and heartfelt storytelling,
is a tale of resilience in the face of loss and a testament to the timeless bond of family.