The Promise of Lumby

by Gail Fraser

Book Overview

Hidden in the foothills of a bucolic landscape lies the charming village of Lumby and its quirky inhabitants. The town mascot, Hank, a pink flamingo who thinks he's a bald eagle, came to Lumby long ago because of its mountains, while others still come for the promise of a brand new start. But what happens when the town's warm welcome turns cool? At Montis Inn, the success of Pam Walker's on-location restaurant is leaving her overworked and frazzled, while her husband Mark's fascination with Internet auctions leads to some outlandish purchases, one of which requires military clearance. Meanwhile, Lumby's only veterinarian, Dr. Ellen Campbell, has decided to sell her business, and the townsfolk are in full panic mode. Who will tell blind Jeremiah that his old horse Isabella is eating rabbit feed, and who will help little Timmy convince his parents that a puppy is the perfect pet? When animal doctor Tom Candor arrives in Lumby, he seems the answer to everyone's prayers. But some residents are not so trusting of the shy, pensive vet, especially newspaper owner Dennis Beezer, who is determined to expose Tom's secrets. The repercussions lead to an unpredictable, over-the-top adventure, and a heartfelt lesson the people of Lumby won't soon forget...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451226968
• ISBN13: 9780451226969
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: New American Library
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Love it!

I was delighted with this book. I have read three out of the four so far! I am going to loan all the books to friends, too!

The Promise of Lumby

This is the fourth book of the Lumby series and I don't want it to end. Gail Fraser is a delightful author and I look forward to reading many more of her books. If "Lumby" was a real town I would move there !!!!

promise of Lumby

I enjoyed this book as much as all the others in this series. Hope there will be more!

Promise of Lumby

I loved Gail Frazier's latest book and know all those who feel the need to travel to a quirky little town with some wonderful and interesting characters will feel the same! You can't help but get caught up in the people and all the things going on . The town, the people, animals and the monks give this town so much love, fun and character. Thanks to Ms. Frazier for another great book and one you can't wait to get lost in. My only disappointment is I have to wait until next year for her next release so in the mean time I will just read the Lumby series once again. Not since Jan Karon's Mitford series have I enjoyed reading so much again. I laughed, I cried, I worried and I was completely pulled into this great read.

A Perfect Escape To Happiness

An absolute delight to read from the first page to the last! Lumby comes alive again and the series just keeps getting better and better. The author hits her full stride with this fourth book that draws the reader into the small, captivating town and the lives of its residents who will do most anything to persuade a veterinarian to call Lumby his home. Fraser's writing reminds me that life can be, at its best and worse, hilariously imperfect and all we have to do is sit back, smile and know that we are each blessed in our own quirky way. Thanks for giving us such a breath of fresh air and a dose of much needed happiness.