Meg Moseley follows her stellar debut with this lovely dive down south where her colorful characters will make you feel southern even if you aren’t. When Tish, on a whim, lands in an old family home, she realizes there are secrets to be discovered in small-town Alabama. With a spark of romance, a friend who seems to always land in trouble, and a few healed scars, this inspirational tale is destined to be another winner.
Endorsements and Book Reviews for Gone South
What happens when a Yankee ventures south, expecting warm southern hospitality but getting a shoulder as cold as the Michigan winters she left behind? Filled with quirky, endearing characters and a heart-warming story about taking risks and finding reward, “Gone South” will delight you.
“Gone South” is a prodigal story about second chances, the importance of family, and the complexities of the human spirit. In this compelling novel, Meg Moseley reminds us all that we are more than our reputations and that God truly does make everything beautiful in its own time.
In “Gone South”, Meg Moseley has created a cast of characters that captured my imagination and drew me into their world. As their stories unfolded, I found myself caring deeply for Tish and George and especially young Mel, whose foibles and shortcomings made her all the more endearing. I have a feeling the folks of Noble will stay with me a good long while!
Some people write books; some tell stories. Meg Moseley does both, drawing the reader into the lives of strangers who, by the end of the novel, have become friends. She captures a southern town that can be as ornery as it is beautiful, and through it shows that “we all do terrible things.” Things that only a loving God could grant us forgiveness and grace. “Gone South” is not to be missed.
Meg Moseley’s sophomore novel is the perfect blend of southern charm, fast cars, and endearing characters. With a new twist on the prodigal child, “Gone South” is a literary delight from start to finish!
On the spur of the moment, in a bit of northern naiveté, a young Yankee woman moves south to the town where her ancestors lived during the Reconstruction period and opens up a whole can of worms. Get ready for a fun and thought-provoking ride, as powerful as the story’s Corvette. In “Gone South”, Moseley spins a lovely tale of prodigals and prejudices and of a courageous young woman who refuses to take the easy way out.
Engaging. Delightful. A Michigan Yankee in Scarlett O’Hara’s court. Gone South by Meg Moseley is a must read. She’s a maestro at setting and character. Novel Rocket and I give “Gone South” our highest recommendation. I couldn’t put it down!