Miranda's Vines Hardback - 2004

by Kafka, Kimberly

From the acclaimed author of True North comes a moving novel about unexpected destinies and the timelessness of true friendship, set in Oregon's scenic wine country.

Hailed by reviewers from coast to coast, True North marked the exhilarating debut of Kim Kafka's writing career. Now Kafka takes us to another captivating corner of the world, as seen through the eyes of a remarkable young mother named Miranda Perry.

Miranda has risen to the top of San Francisco's competitive culinary world, and investors are willing to help her launch her own restaurant. She is also a successful single parent, building an endearing relationship with her little boy, Ruben. But her life suddenly takes a different turn when she learns that her father has died, leaving the family vineyard to Miranda. Returning to Oregon, she leaves city life behind her. An adventuresome lifelong friend, Bridie, soon joins Miranda in Oregon after sustaining a debilitating injury. By returning to their roots, both women find unforeseen healing and hope, while helping each other through the challenges of accepting fate.

Lyrical yet explicitly perceptive, Miranda's Vines weaves an unforgettable portrait of survival both physical and emotional with the rich textures of vineyard life. This stirring combination is sure to take Kim Kafka's profile to new heights.