The Rug Merchant

"A powerful experience that does what all good literature should: it tells us a little more about what it means to be human." -The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Rug Merchant will sweep readers away with its inspiring, character-rich tale about shaking free from disappointment and finding connection and acceptance in whatever form they appear.

"A bittersweet, poignant, and curious tale about how strangers can impact our lives, and how love and forgiveness have the power to renew." -Booklist

A luminous, moving portrait of grief and atonement, romance and longing, Dear Strangers unearths the possibilities of hope and renewal in the unexpected bonds forged with family and strangers alike.

"A must read...a fresh, beautifully crafted novel." - Mary-Rose Maccoll

As the Great War rages, an independent young woman struggles to sustain love--and life--through the power of words.