The Sassafras Crossing

by Lindrith Davies

For nearly a century the "brotherhood of the bridge" had gracefully managed the intersection of river and road. Now the drawbridge, along with its faithful tender, was starting to give out.

Robin, trapped in the family business in his father's old home town, had nearly given up on self-respect as a luxury he couldn't afford.

Melinda was the queen of the luncheonette -- she was compelled to make music, yet petrified to share it.

Odis, the last of his people, named after the river, thought that love was forbidden to him.

Their paths converged at the crossing of an old, patient river.

348 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Dawn Hathaway · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, for those of you who have heard me go on ad nauseum about place-based literature, setting as character, place (and the same events) inspiring different stories from different characters' perspectives...this is it! This book is a perfect example of all of this. I also loved how the characters constantly got me to question and challenge my reading (dare I say assumptions?) of who they were as people and what they could contribute to the overall narrative. Basically, you really should read this book!