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Praise:

"Completely compelling."
   —Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author

"Rich and evocative."
   —Meg Waite Clayton, author of the national bestseller, The Wednesday Sisters

"Spellbinding."
   —Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author

"Gripping."
   —Catherine Ryan Hyde, author of Pay It Forward, Becoming Chloe, Jumpstart the World, etc.

"Satisfying."
   —Library Journal

"Intoxicating."
   —Publishers Weekly

"Meldrum writes beautifully."
   —Kirkus Reviews

"A uniquely memorable read that will stay with you long after you turn the last page."
   —Carol Cassella, National Bestselling author of Oxygen and Healer

"A beautifully layered, intensely emotional story, with unforgettable characters."
   —Michelle Richmond, author of the New York Times and international bestseller The Year of Fog

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In the stirring tradition of The Secret Life of Bees and The Poisonwood Bible, Amaryllis in Blueberry explores the complexity of human relationships set against an unforgettable backdrop. Told through the haunting voices of Dick and Seena Slepy and their four daughters, Christina Meldrum's soulful novel weaves together the past and the present of a family harmed—and healed—by buried secrets.

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• A PEN USA Literary Award Finalist
• A William C. Morris Award Finalist
• An ALA Best Book
• A Booklist Editors' Choice
• A Kirkus Best Book
• A Vanity Fair Hot Type pick
• A Chicago Tribune Hot Summer Read

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Read the book critics have called "spellbinding," "mesmerizing," "exquisite," "and "extraordinary." Madapple tells the story of Maren Hellig and her 16-year-old daughter Aslaug, who live off the land in rural Maine, foraging for wild plants that nourish them physically and spiritually. The pair's mysterious existence is laid bare when Aslaug has to stand trial for her mother's murder.

Addictive, thought-provoking, and shocking, Madapple is a page-turning exploration of human nature and divine intervention--and of the darkest corners of the human soul.