FIC014000 FICTION / Historical / General
FIC061000 FICTION / Magical Realism
FIC009030 FICTION / Fantasy / Historical
Print ISBN: 978-1-941360-61-3
Digital ISBN: 978-1-941360-62-0
Paperback, 5.25" x 8" • 352 pages • Case: TK
Available April 19, 2022
"Every turn of this intricate music box produces heartache and wonder."
—Eli Brown, author of Cinnamon and Gunpowder
Georges Blanchard is revered in the small French town of Mireville both as a master serinette maker and for a miraculous incident in his childhood that earned him the title "The Sun-Bringer." As his firstborn son, Henri Blanchard is expected to follow in his footsteps—but Henri would rather learn to make lace than music boxes.
When Henri discovers a stash of American letters in his father’s drawer, he learns he's not the firstborn son of Georges Blanchard at all: Henri has an older half-brother born to one of Georges's American customers. When he crosses the ocean to encounter his half-brother at last, Henri discovers that there's an entire world beyond Mireville—and there may be a perfect place for him yet.
"The writing is whimsical but transcends whimsy. The story is magical but transcends magic. . . . exploring real-world themes of connection, loss, feminism, death, and identity, all wrapped up in lyrical language, bountiful cleverness, and endless wit."—Gigi Little, Bookseller at Powell’s Books
Praise for Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary
"With delicacy, precision, and a luscious sense of place, Stanfill captures the once-upon-a-time moment at the end of an era, and an unforgettable family."
—Michelle Ruiz Keil, author of Summer in the City of Roses
"Thoroughly entertaining from start to finish, embellished with subtle echoes of folktales, and written in the voice of a born storyteller, Singing Lessons for the Stylish Canary is an utter delight."
—Stevan Allred, author of The Alehouse at the End of the World
"A rollicking and tender family story of strong-hearted women, misguided fathers, and rebellious youth that leaps joyfully through generations. . . . I was entranced from the book’s overture right through to the final coda."
—Joanna Rose, author of A Small Crowd of Strangers
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