Wish You Well

David Baldacci

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Following a family tragedy, siblings Lou and Oz must leave New York and adjust to life in the Virginia mountains--but just as the farm begins to feel like home, they'll have to defend it from a dark threat in this New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story.

Precocious twelve-year-old Louisa Mae Cardinal lives in the hectic New York City of 1940 with her family. Then tragedy strikes--and Lou and her younger brother, Oz, must go with their invalid mother to live on their great-grandmother's farm in the Virginia mountains.

Suddenly Lou finds herself growing up in a new landscape, making her first true friend, and experiencing adventures tragic, comic, and audacious. When a dark, destructive force encroaches on her new home, her struggle will play out in a crowded Virginia courtroom...and determine the future of two children, an entire town, and the mountains they love.

Published
2000
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David Baldacci

David Baldacci is one of the most recognizable names in contemporary thriller fiction, known for his intricately woven plots and relentless pacing that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With a career spanning decades, Baldacci has made a remarkable mark on the genre, seamlessly blending complex characters with sharp social commentary and high-octane action. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Baldacci's journey to becoming a bestselling author was anything but typical. Before embarking on his writing career, he earned a law degree and worked as a lawyer, an experience that provided him with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of…