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In the Rough Times
A familiar garden. A little trouble at the gate.
A new café brings warmth and conversation to the community, while returning faces and newcomers begin to change its familiar rhythms. Irene’s world is opening up, and not every arrival is simple.
Times of Trouble · Book 3 · 27 chapters
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Digital ebook · English · A. R. Shaw · No physical book is shipped.
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In the Meantime
Irene is bringing in the pumpkin harvest and planning a fall feast with her neighbors. In Silverdale, Washington, ordinary comforts matter more than ever—and a close-knit community still has plenty of surprises in store.
In a changed world, Irene and her neighbors make room for gardens, shared meals, and the small rituals that hold a community together. Times of Trouble brings a warm, curious eye to the mysteries and complications of starting again.
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