Author of Award winning Book
The Gathering Room: A Tale of Nelly Butler
The Gathering Room - A Tale Of Nelly Butler
By Michelle E. Shores
2023 IPPY AWARD WINNER - Bronze MEdal
BEst Fiction in the Northeast
2023 National Indie Excellence Awards - Finalist
Best Historical Fiction
In 1797 Captain George Butler has returned home with his wife, Nelly, and the beginnings of a family. A successful sea captain turned merchant, George is financially well-off and a pillar of his community. But lurking in the shadows is the young Lydia Blaisdell. She and George have a history, and it’s all about to unfold in an epic tale with a supernatural twist. Based on a true story, The Gathering Room - A Tale of Nelly Butler is a gripping retelling of a piece of Maine history that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.
The Gathering Room - A Tale of Nelly Butler is the winner of the following additional awards.
2023 Independent Authors Network Book of the Year Awards, Finalist, Best Historical Fiction.
2024 Independent Press Awards, Distinguished Favorite, Historical Fiction
Published by Maine Authors Publishing, Thomaston Maine
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About Michelle
Michelle grew up in Maine and has been actively involved with genealogy and local history for over 35 years. She is the author of the nonfiction two volume set of Vital Records of Bangor Maine published by Picton Press. After raising a large family Michelle had a nearly 20 year career in the newspaper industry before becoming an award winning author. Michelle enjoys living in rural Maine , where she is surrounded by stately pines and wildlife. It is the perfect setting for writing!
