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Magic Hour

A Novel
By Kristin Hannah
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In Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah, a child psychologist named Julia Cates attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding a feral child who inexplicably appears in a small Washington town. The novel explores themes of healing, redemption, and the strength of familial bonds as Julia races against time to help the girl and confront her own past.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories that beautifully explore themes of maternal love, resilience, and healing. It may appeal to you if you are intrigued by tales of mystery and the bonds that form in small towns when a young girl with no past is found in the heart of the woods. The narrative's focus on dynamic character development and emotional depth makes it a compelling read for fans of heartfelt fiction.

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From the heart of the ancient Olympic National Forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she can give no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past. To heal the child, locked in a world of unimaginable fear and isolation, psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates must risk everything to discover the truth.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Women comes an incandescent story about the resilience of the human spirit, the triumph of hope, and the meaning of home.

In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.

Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia must discover the truth about Alice’s past—although doing so requires help from Julia’s estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice—and for herself.

“One of [Kristin Hannah’s] most compelling and riveting novels.”—Booklist

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780345522184

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 September 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Kristin Hannah is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many acclaimed novels, including The Great Alone, The Nightingale, and Fly Away. She and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.

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