The Wings of Poppy Pendleton is a hauntingly beautiful time-slip mystery overflowing with hidden secrets that impact multiple generations. Dobson's skillful artistry of words brings the Thousand Island setting to life, weaving both past and present with complex characters, page-turning intrigue, hints of romance, and inspiring faith-filled hope. Superb storytelling that will resonate long after you finish the last page.

On an atmospheric island with a ruined castle, a page-turning mystery unfolds. The Wings of Poppy Pendleton is a story of strength born of fragility, of joy born of despair, and hope born of brokenness. Melanie Dobson writes with a heart bent toward healing, and again she delivers an intriguing story of the bonds of family, the mystery of time and the power of love.

From the first page, I was hooked on this story of identities lost and found, of hearts broken and made new. I fell in love with the haunting setting, complex characters, and the ultimate redemption in The Wings of Poppy Pendleton. This captivating tale seamlessly weaves past and present for a layered tapestry you won’t want to miss.

Mystery at every turn threads The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, Melanie Dobson’s captivating family saga set amid the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River. Through plot twists and the gradual unfolding of deeply buried secrets dawns the realization that our determinations are not always best, but that truth, seeking forgiveness and moving forward in faith in the sure light of God’s love is the path to peace and greatest joy. Absolutely fascinating and beautifully written—I could not put this book down!

A castle. A tragedy. And the majestic Thousand Islands. Melanie Dobson creates a timeless time-slip mystery that bounces from the stories of two little girls and two troubled women, two different historical periods, and the mysteries surrounding their lives. Intriguing. Powerful. A novel to experience, ponder, and share.