Although the ancestors of the author who are noted in the title came from Germany, Switzerland, France and Holland others came from the British Isles. Most of these came in the 1600 and 1700's. Includes not only the ancestors of the author but descendants of their families.

Mary Frances and her brother plant a garden around her playhouse and through it and the Garden People, they learn the pleasures and wonders of gardening.

"A collection of testimonials from readers of The Herbalist Almanac, espousing the virtues of various North American medicinal herbs. Detailing recipes for treatments and alleged cures dating from the 1930s and 1940s. Barks, roots, leaves, seeds, fruits"--Provided by publisher.

From the author of Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, now an original movie on Hallmark. “Sweet and resonant.” —People, “Best New Books” Pick A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime. Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people—though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she’s invisible. All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend—her grandmother Zelda—who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda’s past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever. Filled with Phaedra Patrick’s signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heartwarming and poignant tale of how one woman must take control of her destiny to write her own happy ending. Don’t miss Phaedra Patrick’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel! Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Secrets of Love Story Bridge The Messy Lives of Book People