{"product_id":"the-abbey-a-story-of-discovery","title":"The Abbey: A Story of Discovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA grieving widow, a wandering young carpenter, and a monastery hiding in plain sight—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author James Martin's debut novel proves that grace often arrives disguised as an ordinary day.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in a quiet suburban neighborhood next to an old monastery, \u003ci\u003eThe Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e follows Anne, a mother still reeling from an unspeakable loss, and Mark, her tenant and a restless young architect searching for direction. As their lives intertwine with the monks next door, both discover that healing—and God—can show up in the most unexpected places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel weaves together:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tender, page-turning story of grief, doubt, and unexpected grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, witty characters readers instantly recognize and root for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle wisdom from monastic life, woven into everyday struggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal questions about suffering, faith, and where God is when life falls apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA modern parable in the tradition of classic philosophical fiction—accessible, moving, and never preachy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis novel is for anyone who has ever wondered whether God is truly present in life's hardest moments, \u003ci\u003eThe Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e offers a beautifully human answer. Martin brings the same warmth, humor, and spiritual insight that made his nonfiction beloved to a fictional story readers won't want to put down.\u003cp\u003eThis book is for fans of contemporary Christian and inspirational fiction, book clubs seeking meaningful discussion, readers recovering from loss, and anyone drawn to stories of quiet spiritual awakening. If you loved Paulo Coelho's \u003ci\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/i\u003e or Wm. Paul Young's \u003ci\u003eThe Shack\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Abbey\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on your shelf—a story of discovery that trusts fiction to do what sermons sometimes can't: open a door to grace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Martin","offers":[{"title":"Trade Paperback","offer_id":56018384814248,"sku":"nnh1789798934030","price":8.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/9084\/5096\/files\/the-abbey-a-story-of-discovery_1.jpg?v=1789798939","url":"https:\/\/silkdrapefit.shop\/products\/the-abbey-a-story-of-discovery","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}