Login

Cold Sunflowers

by Mark Sippings

Cold Sunflowers

by Mark Sippings

Set against the backdrop of the 1972, 'Cold Sunflowers' is a poignant tale of self-discovery and affection that bridges generations. The story follows Raymond Mann, a seventeen-year-old who grapples with his fears and the mundane challenges of life, finding solace in his nightly prayers and the solitude of his room. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Ernest Gardiner, a septuagenarian who longs for bygone days rich in honor and chivalry. As their friendship blossoms, they share a mutual passion for the beauty of sunflowers and the celestial dance of the stars, each teaching the other to appreciate the world anew. Through Ernest's recollections of the harrowing trenches in 1917 France, his first love Mira, and his life being salvaged by his comrade Bill, Raymond learns poignant lessons of love and sacrifice. Yet, a concealed truth lingers, poised to alter Raymond's path forever. 'Cold Sunflowers' is an affecting narrative that spotlights the many facets of love and the paramount importance of treasuring life's every moment.

  • Fiction
  • Inspirational
  • Friendship
  • Historical
0 ratings0 reviews
0 ratings0 reviews

City of Flickering Light

by Juliette Fay

The Chelsea Girls

by Fiona Davis

Let the Great World Spin

by Colum McCann

Snow Falling on Cedars

by David Guterson

The Queen of Sugar Hill

by ReShonda Tate

The Women

by Kristin Hannah

We Could Be So Good

by Cat Sebastian

The Blue Star

by Tony Earley

The Lowland

by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Lincoln Highway

by Amor Towles

Mockingbird Summer

by Lynda Rutledge

The Caretaker

by Ron Rash

The Lacuna

by Barbara Kingsolver

The Last Year of the War

by Susan Meissner

The Fall

by Simon Mawer

The Midnight News

by Jo Baker

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

by Rebecca Wells

The Keeper of Hidden Books

by Madeline Martin

Tell the Wolves I'm Home

by Carol Rifka Brunt

The Nickel Boys

by Colson Whitehead

Gilead

by Marilynne Robinson

Such Good Friends

by Stephen Greco

Still Life

by Sarah Winman

The Boys Who Danced With The Moon

by Mark Paul Oleksiw

Mrs. Everything

by Jennifer Weiner

The Lost Letters of Aisling

by Cynthia Ellingsen

The Dearly Beloved

by Cara Wall

Moonglow

by Michael Chabon

Code Name Verity

by Elizabeth Wein