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Curse of the Damselfly (The North Michigan Series) Paperback – June 25, 2021

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THIS BOOK WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS DAMSELFLY.
Cora stared at her son’s face but didn’t see his eyes were glassy and fixed, the pupils large. She didn’t notice his bluish hands and bare feet or see the inflexibility of his small body. Her own hands were stiff claws grasping him, and Jesse swallowed again and again trying to dislodge the wet lump stuck there, trying to speak when there was nothing good to say; words couldn’t change anything. When diphtheria hits Pere Cheney, Jesse and her mother treat the sick using medicinal herbs cultivated from the forest surrounding their log home. But in 1893, people knew little about epidemic illnesses and believed a witch’s spell, an Indian curse, or a woman’s sin could cause their afflictions. Meet Bert the lumberjack, Esther the storekeeper, Ed with the angry ancestors, and papa Milos. With their help, Jesse confronts a deadly disease and struggles to save a dying town – and herself.
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    The North Michigan Series
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  3. Language
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    June 25, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.85 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8526750516
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B097XBP9K9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (June 25, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 374 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8526750516
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.85 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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JuliAnne Sisung

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I began "Elephant in the Room" at age sixteen, and it spent forty years maturing - along with me. I retired as Arts and Science Dean and loved my work. I also love making music, fishing, scuba diving and, of course, my sons and cats. I have two of each.

The Family Saga Series follows Kate and her family for several generations and takes place in Hersey, Michigan, a small town where I lived much of my childhood. The four books explore the changing relationships between the generations and early twentieth century expectations.

The Idlewild Series personifies the development of Idlewild as the nation’s largest African American resort. Through historical change and growth of the characters, the series attempts to understand racial issues through the eyes of a small-town white woman.

"Sophie's Lies" grew out of women's stories told to me by friends and acquaintances. It's a work of fiction based on many truths.

And in "Damselfly," the heroine battles a diphtheria epidemic along with fear and jealousy.

I only write what I can visualize. When a reader asked why a character had to die, I explained that I didn’t do it. It was the character. Some run off, and some you just can’t get rid of! Even careful plotting and planning can't control a character when it decides to be bad -- or good. They are mysterious.

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Cheryl Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, timely read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
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This novel is an excellent, timely read of historical fiction. It’s amazing to read since we’ve experienced the covid pandemic. I’ve been so into the characters of this book that I’m thrilled to see a sequel is being written!
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joanne o. hulett
5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing books to life.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
Oh my gosh I couldn't imagine loving the Curse of the Damsefly as much as I did The Idlewild Series but I did. Your books are like music to my ears and once you start reading you can't put them down. I'm ready to start Beyond the Crooked Tree. The third book to the series was just coming out so I don't have it yet!! But the fun part is I found out the author lives in my neighborhood!! Hi Miss JuliAnne, if you read this I'm having a wonderful time with your books and it sure helps when winter keeps you inside. DO NOT stop writing!! You have such a gift! Joanne Hulett
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
This book has so many twists and turns that I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the sequel. How many more sad things can happen to Jesse Juhasz? Will the sequel have a happy ending? I just have to wait for the sequel.
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Beth White
5.0 out of 5 stars Great well written story.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021
I’ve just discovered JuliAnne Sisung by buying a signed book at an Appleumpkin festival. The story, characters and writing are excellent. I’ll next explore the Idlewilde series.
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Rhonda Newton
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
Can’t wait for sequel
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