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“A heartwarming tale of second chances and spiritual awakening.” 🍂📖

Published 29 days ago • 1 min read

New release from Sibylline Press!

A small-town minister takes on tradition, controversy, and unexpected love...

Recently widowed, Miranda McCurdy reinvents herself with a new calling. As Reverend McCurdy, she is assigned to a tradition-bound coastal church in Maine. But her efforts to bring progressive change spark fierce resistance—especially after she challenges the town’s beloved Thanksgiving pageant. As the congregation splinters and a woman seeking sanctuary raises the stakes, Miranda must choose between fleeing back to her old life or staying to fight for the community she’s slowly come to love. A stray dog and a mysterious stranger may tip the scales in this story of conviction, belonging, and second chances.

Advance Praise for Widow's Walk: A Novel

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“In the inspiring novel Widow’s Walk, a church community discovers the power of compassion, faith, and coming together to heal broken hearts.”

—Foreword Reviews

“Jane Willan’s Widow’s Walk takes readers on a journey of hope through the eyes of people in a small coastal town in Downeast Maine. She balances a fast-paced story with a lot of heart for every character, handling each one with tenderness.”

—Maren C. Tirabassi, former Poet Laureate of Portsmouth, NH

“A heartwarming tale of second chances and spiritual awakening.”

—Mary Karnes, author of the Wedding Planner Mystery Series​
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About the Author

As the pastor of Plantsville Congregational Church in Connecticut, Jane Willan brings authenticity and warmth to her storytelling, drawing inspiration from her experiences in ministry and her love for the church’s rich liturgical traditions. She is also the author of the Sister Agatha and Father Selwyn mystery series.

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Catch Jane Willan on her book tour!

Thursday, October 30, 6pm

Celebrate the Launch of Widow's Walk at RJ Julia in Middletown, CT

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Thursday, November 13, 6pm

Jane Willan Brings Widow's Walk to the Southington Public Library

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Wednesday, April 1, 8:30am

Jane Willan Talks Widow’s Walk at Granby Senior Center in Granby, CT

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