by Rea Nolan Martin (Author)
Modern visionary fiction that goes down as easy as a cup of tea
"A mysterious monastery in upstate New York, a secretive Vatican investigation, and a group of unlikely sisters bound by their love for sacred tea. But when two troubled novices disrupt their peaceful existence, the women must confront their past traumas and navigate a clash of beliefs in order to survive. Gemma, a runaway seeking penance, and Arielle, a fiery ex-convict with a divine mission, test the strength of the community. Led by a strict prioress and aided by an enigmatic hermit who brews magical teas, can these women find redemption and empowerment in the face of danger?"
For fans of "The Secret Life of Bees" and "Big Little Lies", "Mystic Tea" is a captivating tale of sisterhood, resilience, and spiritual awakening. Don't miss this award-winning novel that will leave you both laughing and reflecting on the power of forgiveness and transformation. Buy now and sip the Tea.
Author Biography
Rea Nolan Martin spent twenty years as a writer, creative director, and creative consultant to advertising and PR agencies in Chicago and New York before engaging full-time as a freelance editor, teacher, blogger, and author of mystical fiction. She is a former adjunct professor of writing in the MAW program at Manhattanville College in Purchase, NY, where she initiated the transformation of the student magazine, INKWELL, into a nationally-recognized, award-winning literary journal. In addition to short stories and poetry, Rea has written and published two novels, THE SUBLIME TRANSFORMATION OF VERA WRIGHT and MYSTIC TEA. She blogs regularly for "The Huffington Post" in the Religion and GPS for the Soul sections. Her full bio, as well as blogs and author info are available on the website www.reanolanmartin.com as well as on The Huffington Post.
Number of Pages: 358
Dimensions: 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: November 05, 2013
Award: Independent Publisher Book Awards (2014)